Nestled in a forest near Yufuin in Oita Prefecture, Yufuin Hogoneko Forest is a comprehensive rescue facility combining cafe (Catete), overnight cottages, restaurant, and shop—all dedicated to adoption and supporting cat welfare. Opened to provide relaxed interaction with rescue cats and expand adoption opportunities, the facility emphasizes "cat first" philosophy throughout. Forest location requires using GPS search for "悠々ライフの森" (not the cafe name) to avoid misdirection; 10 min from Yufuin interchange, 90 min from Fukuoka.
Cafe features multiple rescue cats available for interaction. Reviewers praised "cats seeming happy and well-cared-for," noting "affectionate cats climbed into laps immediately" and describing the experience as perfect for "first-time cat owners to test compatibility before adoption." The overnight cottages (¥38,500 per night, max 2 people) let guests experience cohabiting with rescue cats, feeding them, and observing behavior patterns—reviewers noted this helps "recognizes actual challenges of cat ownership beyond romanticized versions." Restaurant meals support protection efforts; owner personally cooks. Staff provide post-adoption consultation indefinitely.
Hours: 11:00–17:00 Friday–Sunday/holidays. Cafe pricing: 30 min ¥1,100 (1 drink), 60 min ¥1,650, 120 min ¥2,200, 240 min ¥3,850, free time 4+ hours ¥5,500 (includes lunch + drink). No age limit (under elementary needs guardian; adult pays full price). Cottage kids add ¥3,850 each. Check-in 15:00, check-out 10:00. Cat room closed 22:00–8:00 for cat sleep; bring own clothes/toiletries/food for room. Restaurant lunch 11:00–14:00 (tempura, curry, pasta ¥1,500–¥2,100), dinner 17:30–20:00 by reservation (special menus ¥3,500–¥5,500). Adoption: 5-step process (meet cat → interview → prepare home → trial week → formal adoption with contract). Address: 1755-37 Naishikuriya, Kawanishi, Yufuincho, Yufu City, Oita (〒879-5113). Contact: 0977-33-9089.
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