Cat Cafe MOCHA Lounge Ikebukkuro East

Established in 2016, Cat Cafe MOCHA Ikebukuro East expanded MOCHA's presence in the Ikebukuro area under its "MOCHA Lounge" designation, reflecting the location's elevated focus on leisure amenities and extended relaxation. Located just three minutes' walk from JR Ikebukuro Station's east exit in the Sanke Building (marked by a rotating sushi restaurant on the first floor), this venue represents MOCHA's commitment to creating comfortable spaces where visitors can decompress and connect with cats at their own pace. Unlike its sister location at the main store, the East location welcomes only middle school students and above, creating a more mature atmosphere suited to those seeking deeper relaxation and work-focused experiences alongside feline companionship.

The Ikebukuro East location hosts over 20 carefully selected cats representing diverse breeds including Norwegian Forest Cat, Ragdoll, Munchkin, Scottish Fold, Siberian, Somali, American Shorthair, and many others. Residents like Leo (Norwegian Forest Cat), Renge (Somali), and Shiroron (Maine Coon) exemplify the variety and personality guests encounter. Reviewers consistently praised this location as "one of the larger cat cafes in Tokyo" with abundant space and numerous amenities that encourage extended stays. Guests highlighted that "cats are well taken care of" with ample opportunity to "relax and vibe with adorable cats," noting that visitors "won't miss it whenever I'm in Tokyo." The facility features resting areas including beds, sofas, and bean bags alongside interactive spaces, allowing visitors to choose between active engagement and peaceful observation. One detailed reviewer noted that visiting twice revealed how "it's a wonderful space to relax"—recommending the ¥550 frozen treat popsicles over kibble treats for maximum cat engagement.

Operating daily from 10:00 to 21:00 (last entry 20:30), the Ikebukuro East location charges ¥270 per 10 minutes on weekdays and ¥350 on weekends, with daily maximums of ¥3,600 (weekdays) or ¥4,200 (weekends). The facility's expanded amenities include unlimited self-serve drinks, board games, gaming consoles, manga in both English and Japanese, workstations for remote work and study, and phone charging stations—making it ideal for extended stays of several hours. Cat treats are available for ¥550 in the form of frozen popsicles, with dispensers throughout the space for convenient purchase. Two daily feeding times occur at 10:30 and 19:00, providing excellent opportunities for observation and interaction. The middle-school-and-up age requirement creates a calm, mature environment. English signage and friendly staff assist non-Japanese speakers. Visitors are asked to wear socks to the cafe and are provided slippers, and reviewers noted that dressing nicely is common practice among guests. As with all MOCHA locations, photography without flash is permitted, and visitors should allow cats to initiate contact rather than pursuing them.