Lovely Cat Cafes

Temari no Ouchi

Tokyo’s Temari no Ouchi–”a strange cat forest”–is a wonderland of all things feline, set in a fantasy woodland that gives a new meaning to kawaii (Japanese for “cute”). It’s bizarre and otherworldly in all the best ways. You’ll see grumpy little cat dolls propped next to real sleeping kittens, little peek-a-boo windows, magical glowing trees, and plenty of hidey-holes. The price drops significantly after 7 pm, so if you’ve dreamed of stepping into a children’s book with live cats and kittens, a couple of hours at Temari no Ouchi should be one of your life goals. Food, drinks, and cocktails are available.