Owl Cafe Tokyo

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ What an incredible experience! The owl café was a true highlight among the many amazing activities we enjoyed during our time in Tokyo. We were amazed by the broad array of owls—from different sizes and colors to completely different personalities. Every single owl we met was incredibly friendly and seemed comfortable interacting with visitors. The staff were wonderful and made sure everyone knew how to interact with the owls safely and respectfully. It was such a unique and memorable experience that our whole family absolutely loved. If you’re looking for something fun and different to do in Tokyo, this is definitely worth a visit!

Our family absolutely loved this experience! You need to make an appointment and it is 30 minutes. But it’s intimate and the time you spend with the owls is so well worth it. We liked how it was not very crowded or loud. It’s about a 10-15 minute walk from Akihabara station. We recommend you arrive about 5 minutes before you reservation time. You will need to wait outside until your time. The helpers speak English (can help with those visiting and are not able to speak Japanese) and are very friendly. They explain a lot or show you through printed materials about their owls. You each get your own owl to interact with and can change if you like. I loved mine and kept them the entire time, it liked to cuddle! They all have their own personalities~ Definitely recommend!

One of the best and most unique experiences of my life. Having the opportunity to be up close to an owl is an impossible experience elsewhere in the world. Not only that, they have over 40 owls at the cafe. You can tell the owl trainers take great care in curating a peaceful atmosphere where owls & guests can meet. The hosts are kind & friendly and true animal lovers. Guests are first educated on how to properly and safely interact with the owl so the owls are not startled. Not all owls will be available at one time, as it allows for some owls to take a rest which is understandable and respectable! Overall, the experience is clean & organized. Only a small group per session so it’s not crowded and no one is rushed. You’ll have a relaxing time interacting with numerous different owls and a professional photo of your choice with any owl to end it all.

We were looking for an ethical animal café as we heard the laws/rules in Japan are different from other first-world countries. In North America for instance, most animal cafés found in Japan would be frowned upon, if not outright banned. That being said, after some research here and there, I found Owl Cafe Tokyo and their mission seems to be both profit but also taking care of the owls. I'm not knowledgeable enough to say that the owls are enjoying 100% of the experience, but they do seem to be well taken care of. We booked the VIP experience as we wanted the best that the cafe can offer and it was fantastic. For 1 hour, we had exclusive access to the cafe and all the owls. Initially they said that we could choose which owls to pet, but as it was a little overwhelming to choose, they instead brought all the owls to us one by one. Their camera skills were also excellent and took fantastic images of us (not attached to this review as we haven't received the digital photos yet). While it might feel like 1 hour is long, it passed by extremely quickly and it was a really unique, once in a lifetime experience. If you enjoy animals, and especially owls, I highly suggest you give them a shot. My personal wish is that they can get a bigger room or even an outdoor area for the owls, but even with their current setup, they're able to make do. Small note: it seems like most animal cafés don't actually serve drinks or food, so if you're planning on getting something, I suggest you get it outside of the building first and not bring it with you inside.

A simply incredible experience. The birds are beautiful, healthy and clearly loved very much. The rules about behaviour are very strict to keep the atmosphere calm and relaxing for both the birds and their visitors. We had plenty of time to learn about and interact with the owls, and the experience was really a 45 minute mindfulness exercise where we could relax and just “be” with these beautiful creatures. The concierges were wonderful and patient, and gave clear instructions, and plenty of information about the owls we were visiting. I highly recommend a visit, I left feeling genuinely moved by the experience. I will never forget it, and next time I am in Tokyo I will for sure book again. My complements to the owl concierges, you can feel the love you put into every part of this cafe.