Located on the 2nd floor of Asabiru building in Shimonoseki's Akamacho district, Nekotohon Miaw operates as a cat cafe emphasizing quiet, adult-focused atmosphere through middle-school-and-up age restrictions. The facility uniquely combines cat interaction with extensive manga and book library, creating "cat cafe meets reading sanctuary" experience. The thoughtful interior design and careful management create healing environments where visitors seeking feline therapy can engage at relaxed pace without entertainment-venue intensity.
The rescue cat population demonstrates exceptional socialization and behavioral training reflected in remarkable manners—Google reviewers repeatedly highlighted "polite treat-queue behavior" where cats "line up orderly," and notably "never scratch despite using claws" during feeding (contrasting sharply with typical cat cafe experiences). Multiple visitors praised the "beautiful, kind staff" alongside "genuinely relaxing space" where cats naturally approach visitors without forced interaction. One family-group visitor with cat allergies described the experience as overcoming fear to discover "peaceful, happy time" with well-behaved rescue felines. Reviewers consistently noted the innovative treat strategy where cats compete politely rather than aggressively, creating magical moments despite most cats napping.
Hours: 13:00–20:00 daily; closed Tuesdays/Fridays. Pricing: 30 min ¥825, 40 min ¥935, 50 min ¥1,045, 1 hour ¥1,320 (+ ¥110 per 10 min extension). Package rates: 2 hours ¥1,650, 3 hours ¥2,090. Cat treats ¥110 (limited 5 servings daily). Socks required (¥110 barefoot slippers available). Free drinks with admission. Manga/book library throughout. Animal handler registration (#4240086). No on-site parking (nearby street parking available). Age restriction strictly enforced (middle school minimum). Limited capacity design maintains peaceful atmosphere. Address: 3-41 Akamacho, Asabiru 2F, Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi (〒750-0007). Contact: 083-265-5375.