6 places where you can interact with dogs in Tokyo
A dog cafe is a place where you can interact with many dogs by the hour.
Hug a fluffy dog and take a photo of its cute sleeping face.
Dogs are gaining popularity as a way to soothe your daily fatigue.
This time, we have carefully selected dog cafes that you can visit in Tokyo.
We especially recommend this cafe, which specializes in Shiba Inu dogs, which are not found in other dog breeds. We would like to introduce you to a dog cafe where you will be greeted by a large number of Shiba Inu dogs, which seem commonplace but are rare to meet. Please refer to this article and go out to spend some relaxing time with a cute dog.
If you want to know where you can interact with dogs in Kanagawa Prefecture, check out the article below!
What is a “dog cafe”, a place where you can interact with dogs?
Do you know what kind of place "dog cafe" is, which is popular among dog lovers?
There is also a "dog cafe" with a similar name.
Dog cafes and dog cafes may have similar names, but they are completely different. A dog cafe is a cafe where you can enter with your pet dog. This service is attractive because it has a wide variety of food menus not only for humans but also for dogs.
On the other hand, the dog cafe offers a service where you can interact with the dogs that are open inside the store.
There are some stores where you can eat and drink, but they are not as comprehensive as dog cafes.
Remember that this is a place where you can enjoy interacting with dogs more than enjoying tea.
What kind of people are dog cafes recommended for?
Dog cafes are an irresistible place for dog lovers.
This space where you can interact with adorable dogs is the best soothing experience.
Among them, I would like to recommend it to people who cannot keep a dog for some reason.
for example,
- I live in an apartment complex that does not allow pets.
- You or a family member has a dog allergy.
- I live alone and am away from home for a long time.
We would like people who cannot easily welcome a dog into their family to use a dog cafe. Even if you only have a limited amount of time, just interacting with your dog and watching their adorable gestures will surely soothe your soul. It would also be a good idea for people who are thinking of getting a pet to visit a dog cafe at least once. This is because by actually interacting with a dog, it becomes easier to get an idea of what life will be like after welcoming a dog, such as hair loss, smell, and barking. How about trying out a simulated experience at a dog cafe so that you don't get confused when you start raising a dog?
What kind of dogs are there at the dog cafe?
There are many different types of dogs at the dog cafe.
Small dogs include toy poodles, Chihuahuas, Shih Tzus, Maltese, and miniature dachshunds. Large dogs include Golden Retrievers and Labrador Retrievers.
Are there no Shiba Inu dogs at the dog cafe? Are Shiba Inu dogs unpopular?
If you take a look at each dog cafe, you'll see that they all have a wide variety of dog breeds. All dogs are of course adorable, but you'll notice that Shiba Inu dogs, which are also small dogs, are extremely rare. It's best if each store has one small Shiba Inu, Mameshiba, and many stores don't have one at all. Are Shiba Inu dogs unpopular? In fact, Japanese dogs, not just Shiba Inu, are so loyal and wary that they sometimes have trouble getting along with other dogs. In addition, they tend not to be selected as dog cafe staff because they are difficult to get along with strangers other than their owners.
6 places where you can interact with Shiba Inu in Tokyo
Shiba Inu dogs are not often seen at regular dog cafes. Still, there are many Shiba Inu fans, and many people would like to meet them. So, from here on, we will introduce places in Tokyo where you can interact with Shiba Inu dogs. We have carefully selected dog cafes that have Mameshiba as a regular member, from cafes that specialize in small Shiba Inu dogs, Mameshiba. I love Japanese dogs, especially Shiba Inu! A person called. It's worth visiting at least once.
Harajuku Nomameshiba Cafe
Harajuku Nomameshiba Cafe is located a 5-minute walk from Harajuku Station. Around 10 Mameshiba (Mameshiba) cheerfully welcome you at any given time in the Showa-era retro interior. Shiba Inu dogs are said to be wary of strangers, but the Mameshibas here are used to people, so you can expect to interact with them as soon as you enter.
| business hours | Weekdays: 12:15-17:20 / Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays: 11:00-18:35 *Business hours are subject to change. Entry is until 40 minutes before closing time |
| Price (tax included) | Adults (13 years and older): 900 yen Children (6-12 years old): 700 yen (must be accompanied by a guardian) *Children aged 0-5 are not allowed to enter the store even if accompanied by a guardian. *Includes one drink |
| Utilization time | half an hour |
| address | 3F, 1-6-10 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo |
| home page | https://owls-cats-forest.com/free/mameshiba-harajuku |
| access |
3 minutes walk from Harajuku Station Takeshita Exit |
Mameshiba Cafe in Asakusa
Sister store of "Harajuku Nomameshiba Cafe".
The Harajuku store is similar, but you do not have to make a reservation in advance and purchase a numbered ticket after visiting the store.
A system where you come back and enter the store when the time comes.
Numbered tickets are only sold for the day, so if they are sold out, you will not be able to enter on that day. Information on whether items are sold out or not is posted on SNS, so if you are planning to go to Mameshiba Cafe in Harajuku or Asakusa, be sure to check beforehand.
| business hours | Weekdays: 12:15-17:20 / Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays: 11:00-18:35 *Business hours are subject to change. Entry is until 40 minutes before closing time |
| Price (tax included) | Adults (13 years and older): 900 yen Children (6-12 years old): 700 yen (must be accompanied by a guardian) *Children aged 0-5 are not allowed to enter the store even if accompanied by a guardian *One drink included |
| Utilization time | half an hour |
| address | 1-29-3 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo |
| home page | https://owls-cats-forest.com/free/mameshiba-asakusa |
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access
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4 minutes walk from Asakusa Station (Exit 1) |
There are only two Mameshiba Cafe locations in Tokyo, but there are five other locations nationwide including Kamakura, Kyoto, Osaka, Kurashiki, and Yufuin. If you can't make the trip to Tokyo, why not visit the nearby Mameshiba Cafe?
Azuki Shiba no Sato Akihabara store
Azuki Shiba is a Shiba Inu that is even smaller than Mame Shiba. Azuki Shiba no Sato Akihabara store has two pricing options.
Regular rate and repeat rate. A repeat customer is a system where two point cards have expired and you can get a discount from your third visit. Azuki Shiba no Sato also allows you to make reservations for the same day only when you visit the store. Once sold out, registration for that day will end. If you want to go, be sure to check SNS before visiting.
| business hours | Weekdays: 13:00-19:00 / Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays: 11:00-19:00 *Business hours are subject to change. Entry is until 30 minutes before closing time |
| Price (tax included) | Adults (junior high school students and above): 1,100 yen (repeat visitors: 900 yen) Children (4 to elementary school students): 680 yen (repeat: 680 yen) Under 3 years old: Free *Elementary school students and younger must be accompanied by a guardian. |
| Utilization time | half an hour |
| address | 1-29-3 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo |
| home page | http://www.azukishiba-no-sato.com/satozuki_akiba |
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access
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1 minute walk from the "Electric Town South Exit" of JR "Akihabara Station" |
By the way, there seem to be some reviews saying that this restaurant is not fun because you can't interact with dogs. In fact, the store's policy is to take Shiba Inu into account, and customers are advised not to approach or hold the dog themselves.
For this reason, the first time the dog approaches you, it is unlikely that the dog will just look at you. Still, it's definitely an irresistible space for Shiba Inu lovers. By the way, if you become a repeat customer, your Shiba Inu will get used to it and will come visit you more and more.
Micro Tea Cup Café
The store is named after the micro teacup poodle, and Mameshiba is also running around the store alongside the poodles. Micro Tea Cup Cafe has a variety of course settings, so it's a good idea to reserve the course you want. You can now proceed to the dedicated reservation site from the homepage.
| business hours |
Tuesdays to Sundays, holidays, days before holidays |
| Price (tax included) |
【Basic charge】 |
| address | 4th floor, Tomoe Building, 3-2-11 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo |
| home page | https://microteacupcafe.com/ |
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access
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3 minutes walk from Akihabara Station 5 minutes walk from Ochanomizu Station |
Dog Cafe RIO Shimokitazawa Branch
RIO is a dog cafe that surprises you with its wide variety of dog breeds. The appeal is that you can interact with dog breeds that you don't often see at other stores, such as Italian greyhounds, French bulldogs, and cavalier dogs. Of course, there is also Mameshiba.
The store also has a children's space, reading corner, and counter seats with TVs. The time is not fixed, but is automatically extended and added after entering the store. You can stay as long as time allows and interact with the dogs.
| business hours |
11:00～20:00 |
| Price (tax included) |
・10 minutes: 220 yen (automatic extension system thereafter) |
| address | Shine Building Kitazawa 3F, 2-15-16 Kitazawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo |
| home page | https://rio-corp.jp/shops/shimokitazawa/ |
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access
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3 minutes walk from Shimokitazawa Station southwest exit |
By the way, dog cafe RIO has sister stores in Tokyo: Kichijoji store, Asakusa store, Shinjuku store, and Harajuku store. There are also Tokoname store, Kamakura Komachi-dori store, Wakayama store, and Fukuoka store.
summary
This time, we have carefully selected places in Tokyo where you can interact with dogs.
For dog lovers, just watching the behavior of the dogs is a blissful time. A dog cafe is a place where dog lovers can satisfy their feelings and heal themselves.
And then there's Mameshiba Cafe, which specializes in Shiba Inu dogs that are known for being loyal to their owners. Shiba Inu dogs, which have a reputation for being tsundere, will welcome you at the cafe with their tails wagging. If you don't normally have a dog, please take this article as an opportunity to go out to a dog cafe.
