If you don't know where to go in Shinjuku, go here! 6 places you can visit and interact with animals from Shinjuku
Have you ever been playing in Shinjuku and had trouble finding a place to play, or have you ever wanted to seek solace by interacting with animals?
In fact, there are many places in Shinjuku where you can interact with animals, and even rare animals.
So, this time we will introduce 6 places you can visit from Shinjuku where you can interact with animals, so please check them out!
We will also introduce recommended spots for those who are not satisfied with cat cafes.
CatCafe Cat
Spend a relaxing moment with cute cats at this popular spot that has appeared in magazines and on TV!
It is easily accessible as it is located 2 minutes walk from the Waseda exit of Takadanobaba Station.
Since we have a large number of cats, we make sure to thoroughly wash our hands with soap and disinfect with alcohol after entering the store, so you can feel safe handling them. There are free drinks and two types of cat treats, and you can even try feeding them.
In order to ensure a smooth tour, reservations are required in advance. Therefore, please make a reservation by phone before visiting the store.
There are also great deals available for online reservations, so be sure to make reservations online.
[Store details]
Address: Swan Building 201, 2-14-6 Takadanobaba, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 169-0075
TEL: 03-6233-9662
URL: Official website
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type of animal |
Cat |
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Basic charge |
1 hour 1,200 yen~ (extended 15 minutes 300 yen) |
| Online reservation | ○ |
| business hours |
Weekdays 12:00~21:00 Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 11:00~21:00 |
HAGU CAFE
This is a small animal cafe where you can easily interact with hedgehogs, tegus, and sugar gliders, and reservations are required.
You can hold hedgehogs and tegu in the cute shop, and one drink is included, so you can take photos while drinking coffee.
At HAGU CAFE, you can look at their compatibility and personality and then adopt the one you like, so it is recommended for people who are considering breeding.
[Store details]
Address: 4F, KK Building, 1-27-3 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
TEL: 03-6233-9490
URL: Official website
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type of animal |
small animals |
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Basic charge |
30 minutes 1,200 yen |
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Online reservation
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×
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| business hours |
12:00~20:00 (Irregular holidays) |
Reptile Cafe Raptor
This is a reptile cafe with over 100 types of reptiles and strange insects, including large lizards and iguanas, strange insects that look like they'll give you goosebumps, and small, cute turtles.
It comes with a service drink, so you can not only enjoy watching it, but also touch it and learn about it before purchasing.
There are rare reptiles that can only be seen here, and the staff are very knowledgeable, so you can ask all kinds of questions.
We have all the products you need to keep reptiles, and you can shop while you're at the cafe, so be sure to stop by!
[Store details]
Address: Shinjuku Onuma Building 202, 2-17-10 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0021
TEL: 03-6912-9445
URL: Official website
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type of animal |
reptiles |
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Basic charge |
10 minutes 500 yen
1 hour 2,000 yen
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Online reservation
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×
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| business hours |
Weekdays 16:00~21:00
Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 14:00~21:00 |
Rabbit Paradise with Otter Shinjuku Sanchome Branch
This is an animal cafe where you can enjoy tea time with various kinds of rabbits and otters.
It is managed by the pet shop Coo & RIKU and operates from four stores: Shinjuku Sanchome store, Akihabara store, Asakusa store, and Enoshima store.
Find your favorite child and be healed in a calm space with a tree motif!
[Store details]
Address: 4th floor, Sasaya Building, 3-1-30 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0022
TEL: 03-6709-9612 (Coo & RIKU same line)
URL: Official website
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type of animal |
rabbit otter |
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Basic charge |
30 minutes 1,375 yen
2,750 yen for 1 hour
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Online reservation
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×
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| business hours |
Weekdays 11:00~20:00 |
Dog cafe RIO (puppy cafe Rio) Shinjuku store
This is an animal cafe where you can interact with small to medium-sized dogs from 5 months to 2 years old.
You can experience a new type of dog cafe where you can gently pet, give treats, and play with the concept of ``Feel free to spend time with your energetic dog anytime.''
This is an irresistible space for those who cannot keep a dog at home or for dog lovers.
The cute, open space has a free drink corner, so you can enjoy it with your favorite dog wherever you like.
[Store details]
Address: 1-15-7 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0021, 1st basement floor
TEL: 03-6233-9270
URL: Official website
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type of animal |
dog |
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Basic charge |
10 minutes 220 yen
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Online reservation
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×
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| business hours | 11:00~20:00 |
Retanimaru Cafe
This is a fun cafe where you can interact with cute and rare exotic animals.
There are many videos on YouTube, so you can check out the atmosphere of the store in advance!
You can meet exotic animals that you don't usually see, such as meerkats, sugar gliders, fennec foxes, and prairie dogs.
We have a wide variety of food as well as drinks, so you can enjoy a relaxing experience that you can't usually experience with your favorite child.
We recommend making a reservation in advance for your visit.
[Store details]
Address: 1-16-19-1F Okubo, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 169-0072
TEL: 03-5273-8630
URL: Official website
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type of animal |
exotic animals |
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Basic charge |
20 minutes trial |
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Online reservation
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○
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| business hours |
12:00~23:00
(Open all year round) |
summary
There are many places in Shinjuku where you can interact with animals!
We have introduced some stores where you can not only interact with children, but also purchase children you like.
You can interact with not only dogs and cats, but also reptiles and exotic animals, so please take a look.
Let's relax at the animal cafe after work or to relieve the stress of the week!
