NECON

Celebrating 6 years of operation in Himeji, Hyogo, Neko no Ouchi NECON operates an unusually positioned cat cafe space annexed to training gym RECON, creating distinctive hybrid leisure experience. The philosophy emphasizes creating "comfortable time for humans and cats alike," enabling visitors to "forget hectic daily life" while observing naturally-behaving felines in stress-free environment. The facility distinguishes itself through careful attention to both feline and human comfort—reserved-slot system (no walk-ins during peak times), diverse pedigree cat population with documented personalities, and proactive staff knowledge enabling meaningful visitor-cat matching. The 6-year track record demonstrates operational stability and consistent community support in competitive Himeji cat cafe market.

The 11+ named cat resident population spans diverse pedigree and mixed-breed types with extensively documented individual personalities. Named staff cats include Jagarikooki (black female, rescued March 2025 with tail injury, captivating visitors with large face and round eyes), Sukessan (black male "boss figure," appearing cool/aloof but transforming into intense affection-seeker with trusted humans), Nagasan (long-haired curly-coated Munchkin, food-obsessed with surprising jumping ability), Ume (calico female, notable shyness but gradually warming with patience and grooming preference), Hassaku (brown tabby male, playful but wild personality emerging at treat time), Mikan (brown tabby male, extremely docile belly-exposing cuddler), Natsume (Ragamuffin male, large fluffy body with unexpectedly cute vocalizations), Hamagurikunumi (female with beautiful coat progression from kitten short-hair to adult long-hair), Sumomo (pastel calico beauty displaying gradual trust-building), Koume (pastel calico sister to Sumomo, protecting grooming preference over direct petting), and Kombu (young Siberian born June 2024, seemingly aloof but secretly affectionate). Reviewers consistently praised the facility's diverse personality representation ("energetic, shy, affectionate, tsundere, reserved, reserved") creating visitor appeal across preference ranges. Multiple guests highlighted the proprietor's thorough cat knowledge and interaction guidance, alongside "clean and comfortable" space enabling relaxed time. One regular emphasized "most favorite cat cafe" among visited locations, praising diverse individual personalities, playful engagement with toys, and staff kindness. Another visitor particularly praised complimentary LINE pushkin photo gifts (available upon request).

Hours: Monday–Saturday 11:00–20:00; closed Wednesdays and 2nd/4th Sundays. Pricing: 30 min ¥770 (tax included). Payment: cash, credit cards (VISA/MasterCard/JCB), PayPay accepted. Beverages: visitor-provided drinks permitted. WiFi: free. Rules: no pets allowed, no outside food/drink, no strollers, no flash photography, quiet behavior required, no forced cat interaction, no chasing cats. Age restriction: children under elementary school require guardian supervision. Socks required. Merchandise: original pass cases, LINE sticker packs available. Support: LINE official account provides daily updates and "favorite cat photo" gifts upon request (free download service). Vet supervision: integrated gymnasium setting with professional management. Class 1 animal handler registration (#520-03701, valid through April 2030). YouTube channel established. Web reservation: 24-hour online booking available. Access: accessible via elevator to 7th floor (ground floor houses yakiniku and curry restaurants). Address: 4 Chome-127 Shikamaku Kamae, Himeji, Hyogo (〒672-8071). Phone: 079-280-2085. Email: info@recon.fit. Contact: LINE official account, Instagram @cat_room_necon, Twitter @g1064323.