Operating in Yokohama's Aoba Ward near Tamaplaza Station, Animal Cafe Kizuna represents an innovative integration of animal welfare with disability employment services (Childland Group). The facility uniquely combines three distinct animal experiences—dog cafe, cat cafe, and reptile cafe—under one roof within a renovated residential building. Floors include ground-level animal cafe (1F/B1) with integrated 2nd-floor disability support services, positioning animal interaction as therapeutic benefit for both human and animal welfare.
The rescue cat population (8+ named personalities: Yamato, Mamoru, Fuku, Kimamama, Sora, Ren, rotating kittens) displays excellent socialization reflecting dedicated care. Reviewers consistently praised "kind, gentle staff explaining rescue backgrounds," "affectionate cats approaching visitors," and "learning experience about rescue animals." Multiple guests highlighted "comfortable interaction without forcing" and cats' "natural friendliness" alongside appreciation for transparent rescue mission. Visitors noted remarkably "people-friendly cats compared to other cafes" with "affectionate personalities readily seeking petting." One parent appreciated staff gentleness when introducing children to rescue animals.
Hours: 11:00–17:00 (last entry 16:00); no regular closure days (changes announced via SNS). Pricing: 1 hour ¥2,000 (1 bottle drink included, ages 1+ same rate); 30 min extensions ¥1,000. Shoe covers provided. Multi-cafe access: rotating dog cafe (protective mode only, no guest-owned dogs), cat cafe, reptile cafe (by advance reservation). All ages same pricing (high school+ no guardian required). Class 1 animal handler registrations: 82-0329 (storage), 82-0330 (display), 82-0342 (sales). Parking: none on-site (nearby coin parking). Volunteer-staffed operation. Address: 〒225-0003 Yokohama, Aoba Ward, Shinishikawa, 2 Chome−3−11 1F/B1. Phone: 045-532-6489 (reservations). Contact: 045-532-6476 (weekday 10:00–16:00).
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