In Japan, there are many animal cafés, ranging from cats, dogs, hedgehogs, owls, rabbits, to alpacas.
These animal cafés are often categorized by the type of animal, such as Samoyed or Shiba Inu dog cafés.
Here, you can play and interact with the animals. Although called a “café,” these places do not serve food or drinks for visitors.
In this article, we’ll introduce you to “HUSKY CAFE TOKYO,” the first Husky café in Japan. Husky lovers should definitely give it a visit!
Japan’s First Husky Animal Café
“HUSKY CAFE TOKYO” officially opened on June 1, 2024, near Ishikawa-dai Station. It is the first café in Japan dedicated to Husky dogs.
Here, visitors can interact with Huskies. At the entrance, you’ll be greeted by friendly “staff members” (Husky dogs).
Huskies are known to be large, active, and energetic dogs. To ensure the comfort of their “staff members,” the café’s interior is designed simply, without tables and chairs. Instead, it features small sofas and a spacious area where visitors can freely play with the dogs.
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The Husky “Staff Members”
The café has six unique “staff members.” These six dogs are:
1. なぎちゃん (Nagi-chan)
Nagi-chan is often referred to as the big sister. She is a purebred Husky with distinctive heterochromatic eyes (different eye colors). Despite her cool appearance, Nagi-chan is actually very affectionate.
2. もみじ君 (Momiji-kun)
Momiji-kun is a purebred Husky who loves cuddling and napping. He often pesters ひまわり (Himawari) – a Golden Retriever and Husky mix – who is bigger than him, to play together.
3. あんずちゃん (Anzu-chan)
Anzu-chan is a female Husky with big, adorable eyes. Her innocent gaze will surely make you want to give her more treats.
4. ぼたん君 (Botan-kun)
Botan-kun is a Border Collie and Husky mix with black fur around his eyes, making him look like he’s wearing glasses. He is known as the “glutton” of the café.
5. ひまわり君 (Himawari-kun)
Himawari-kun is a Golden Retriever and Husky mix, though he resembles a Golden Retriever more. He is famously smitten with Nagi-chan from the moment they first met.
6. ぱんじー君 (Panji-kun)
Panji-kun is an Alaskan Malamute often mistaken for a Husky. He is the youngest member and very friendly with visitors.
Make a Reservation Before Visiting
For Husky lovers, being surrounded by these large dogs feels like heaven! To ensure every visitor has the best experience, the café operates on a reservation system.
Details
- Visit Duration: 50 minutes
- Entrance Fee: 3,500 yen per person
- Note: No food or drinks are available, and visitors are not allowed to bring outside food.
In addition to playing, you can purchase treats for the Huskies (at an additional cost) to bond with them.
Café Information
- Name: HUSKY CAFE TOKYO
- Address: Tokyo-to, Ota-ku, Higashi Yukigaya 2-25-7
- Access: A 1-minute walk from Ishikawa-dai Station (Tokyu Ikegami Line)
Come visit HUSKY CAFE TOKYO to enjoy a relaxing time with adorable animals.
For those who can’t keep pets at home due to limited space or other reasons, animal cafés like this can be the perfect solution to experience the warmth of interacting with animals.
