Operating since October 2016, Cat Cafe Goronya (Hashima, Gifu) maintains 10 mixed-breed rescue cats (Munchkin, Scottish Fold, Russian Blue, shelter cats) in wood-warmed environment. Husband-wife operation emphasizes cat welfare—mandatory hand-washing protocols, double-door entry preventing escapes, cats use private staff-room toilet (zero facility contamination), strict noise/behavior standards. Small capacity (~10 people) supports intimate experience. TV feature with puzzle personality Shoji Matsumaru boosted regional visibility. Accessible: Takehana Station immediate vicinity, 2 on-site parking spots plus free naming authority lots (5 total). Seating flexible, reservations recommended.
Rescue cats display calm temperament with touchable personalities. Reviewers praised cleanliness ("zero animal smell," "spotless facility") and staff knowledge sharing. Standout cat Ohagi-chan (Scottish Fold) noted as "cute," generating repeat visits. Notable: staff explicitly teach each cat's preferences, creating comfortable interactions. One reviewer's first-cat-touch experience appreciated "other shops forbid touching—very happy here." No-holding-unless-approved policy noted; cat treats (¥150 limited quantity daily) trigger proactive greeting behavior. Extended stays noted as "flew by," many visitors extending beyond initial bookings. Hygiene-conscious operations visible.
Pricing: 30min ¥880, 60min ¥1,280, 90min ¥1,580, 120min ¥1,880, all-day weekday ¥2,080 (2 drinks); 10min extension ¥100; cat treats ¥150 (daily limit); socks purchase ¥250 (if forgotten). Drinks included: coffee, tea, juice (¥250+). Hours: Weekday 12:00–19:00 (last entry 17:00), Sat/Sun/holidays 10:00–18:00; closed Mon/Tue/Fri. Location: Hashima, Gifu (Takehana Station adjacent, 3191-3 Kitsuneana-cho). Phone available for reservations. Kids grade 1+ only, socks required. Credit/QR/electronic payment accepted. Perfect for healing-focused visitors and first-time cat-touch seekers.
¥1,280
