Cat Cafe Nyango Hiratsuka

Opened as the second location of the individual-room cat cafe chain, Cat Cafe Nyango Hiratsuka maintains identical operational philosophy and facility design while addressing the primary challenge for drive-in visitors: on-site parking availability. Positioned within Shopping Plaza 15 (1st floor, accessible via bus stop 湘南日向岡 with immediate walking distance or on-site parking), the Hiratsuka location preserves the proprietary individual-room system while offering logistics flexibility that the rail-adjacent Chigasaki location cannot provide. The identical interior architecture (three connected rooms via cat tunnel, small circular chairs, storage stools) ensures consistent experience quality across locations while the parking advantage makes Hiratsuka the preferred destination for visitors traveling by vehicle.

The similar staff cat population (approximately 10 friendly personalities spanning diverse breeds including large food-obsessed breeds) demonstrates consistent management quality and personality development across both locations. Reviewers consistently praised the facility as "the best cat cafe visited yet" with "incredibly cute, playful cats" displaying remarkable people-bonding and trust despite rescue backgrounds. Multiple visitors highlighted morning timing benefits: "morning visits show peak energy and playfulness while afternoon features calm, sleeping patterns—both equally therapeutic." One regular emphasized the "good-vibes, completely private room system" creating superior experience compared to typical multi-visitor cat cafes, noting "perfect for solo visitors avoiding forced interaction with strangers." Reviewers appreciated excellent facility cleanliness, professional staff demeanor, and seamless operation despite apparent single-owner/minimal-staff management across both locations.

Hours: Weekday 10:30–16:30 (last entry 16:00), Sun/Holidays 10:00–17:00. Pricing (Aug 2025 rates): identical to Chigasaki—30 min ¥800 adult, 60 min ¥1,500 adult, 120 min weekday-limited ¥2,500 adult (children's rates available, all include soft drink); treats ¥300. Socks required (no tights/stockings). Reservation via Airrsv online booking or phone 0463-38-7157; same-day reservations accepted; walk-in accommodated if capacity available. **On-site parking available** (major advantage vs. Chigasaki location); bike parking front-facing. Class 1 animal handler registrations (動愛第260007号 Display valid through Apr 2031; 動愛第250370号 Sales valid through Apr 2031). Individual-room system simultaneously accommodates multiple groups. Chain also operates cat sales alongside cafe services. Access: immediate walk from bus stop 湘南日向岡; on-site vehicle parking. Address: 1 Chome-8-15 Shopping Plaza 15 1F, Hinataoka, Hiratsuka, Kanagawa (〒254-0905). Contact: 0463-38-7157, Instagram @nyango.hiratsuka.