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Cat cafes are a Tokyo classic: you pay to relax with resident cats, often with drinks included. Here is how they work and how to book one of the most visited chains, Cat Cafe MOCHA, which has branches in Harajuku, Shinjuku, Shibuya and Akihabara.
Quick answer
How it works: you pay for time with the cats; at Cat Cafe MOCHA a Klook ticket gives one-day entry with re-entry and unlimited drinks.
Where: Cat Cafe MOCHA has branches in Harajuku, Shinjuku (2 minutes from JR Shinjuku Station’s Central East Exit), Shibuya Center-gai and Akihabara.
Booking: tickets are sold on Klook. At the Akihabara branch, a ticket does not skip the line: wait and follow the staff.
Be gentle: follow the cafe’s rules for touching and feeding the cats.
How a cat cafe works
- Pay at the entrance or show your ticket.
- Relax in the room with the cats.
- At Cat Cafe MOCHA Harajuku, the Klook ticket includes one-day entry with unlimited re-entry, all-you-can-drink beverages and a manga library, and you can feed the cats treats.
- Follow the staff’s rules on touching, feeding and photos.
Cat Cafe MOCHA branches
| Branch | What to know |
|---|---|
| Harajuku | One-day entry with re-entry, unlimited drinks and manga (Klook ticket) |
| Shinjuku | About 2 minutes on foot from JR Shinjuku Station (Central East Exit) |
| Shibuya Center-gai | Full-day entry with re-entry and unlimited drinks (Klook ticket) |
| Akihabara | An all-day pass; the ticket does not allow direct entry, so wait in line and follow the staff |
Branch details come from each branch’s Klook page (checked November 2, 2026). Prices change, so check the page before you book.
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More cats in Tokyo
Love cats? Visit Gotokuji, the temple of the maneki-neko beckoning cat, filled with hundreds of cat figures. For a slow walk through old Tokyo nearby, see our Yanaka guide.
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FAQ
How do cat cafes in Tokyo work?
You pay for time in a room with the cafe’s cats. At Cat Cafe MOCHA, a Klook ticket gives one-day entry with re-entry and unlimited drinks.
Where is Cat Cafe MOCHA?
It has branches in Harajuku, Shinjuku, Shibuya Center-gai and Akihabara. The Shinjuku branch is about 2 minutes from JR Shinjuku Station’s Central East Exit.
Do I need to book a cat cafe?
You can buy tickets in advance on Klook. At the Akihabara branch, you may still need to wait in line.
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Sources
Branch details come from each Cat Cafe MOCHA branch’s Klook page (checked November 2, 2026).
