Opening in 2016, Cat Cafe MOCHA Akihabara brought MOCHA's distinctive approach to feline care and visitor experience to Tokyo's historic electronics and anime district, creating a peaceful sanctuary within one of the city's busiest neighborhoods. Situated on the second floor of Akihabara SIL Building on Chuo-dori (central street), just five minutes' walk from JR Akihabara Station's Electric Town exit (identifiable by Carl's Jr. burger restaurant on the first floor), the location offers visitors an elevated refuge from the vibrant street energy below. The second-floor positioning provides beautiful natural views that enhance the serene atmosphere, allowing visitors to observe both cats and the bustling district below, symbolizing MOCHA's role as a peaceful counterpoint to urban intensity.
The Akihabara location hosts a diverse collection of cats representing breeds including Munchkin, Maine Coon, Exotic Shorthair, American Curl, Scottish Fold, British Shorthair, Ragdoll, Persian, Siberian, American Shorthair, and more. Notable residents like Shale (Maine Coon), Akiha (Exotic Shorthair), and Shion (American Curl) have earned particular affection from returning visitors. Reviewers consistently emphasized that "the cats are so soft, friendly, and easy going," with staff visibly caring for the animals throughout the day, "talking to them and clipping their claws." One visitor noted that spending "a long time in the cafe" with a favorite cat was deeply rewarding, describing the experience as "so comfy and cute" with "social batteries recharged" upon departure. The staff's attention to individual cat personalities—providing visitors with ranking lists of cats from "easy to hard to approach"—demonstrates MOCHA's commitment to respecting each animal's preferences. Multiple reviewers highlighted the peaceful escape the location provides from Akihabara's busy streets, describing it as "one of my favourite memories of Akihabara."
Operating daily from 10:00 to 21:00 (last entry 20:30), the Akihabara location welcomes children aged 3 and up with parental accompaniment required for those under middle school age. Entry fees are ¥300 per 10 minutes on weekdays and ¥400 on weekends, with daily maximums of ¥3,600 (weekdays) or ¥4,200 (weekends). Complimentary beverages are available from self-serve vending machines offering hot and cold drinks and coffee. Cat treats include ice lollies and biscuits for ¥550, with one reviewer particularly recommending the ice lollies for attracting multiple cats. Two daily feeding times at 10:30 and 19:00 provide excellent viewing opportunities. The facility offers photo opportunities with cats (special paid option) and even hosted Halloween cat costume activities. Staff are noted as "very gaijin-friendly" and "warming," actively assisting English-speaking visitors in navigating the experience. As with all MOCHA locations, flash photography is prohibited, and visitors should respect cats' boundaries and allow animal-initiated contact.
¥1,800
