The Cat Museum

Museum / Science Museum
This museum features exhibits on extinct cat species and the world of wild cats, a collection of fairy tale and cat-themed artwork from around the world, and more. It also offers a petting gallery where visitors can relax alongside 40 cats representing around 20 kinds. The popular museum is visited by more than two million people. Visitors will see a whole new side to cats that is surprisingly profound.

Spot details

Address
Shizuoka Pref. Itoushi Yawatano 1759-242 map map Map
Phone
0557515133
Hours
9:00-17:00
*Admission reception until 16:30
Closed
open everyday
Fees
[Admission fee] Adults 1,300 yen, Junior High and High School Students 1,000 yen, Elementary School Students 700 yen
*From 1 Monday, 2024, Adults fee will be 1,400 yen Friday.
Parking Lot
Available(20spaces)
Credit Card
Not available
Smoking
Not available
Wi-Fi
Not available
Note
Temporary suspension of business:Closed until May 22, 2020 (Information as of May 15, 2020)
* Information may be changed, so please be sure to check the official information.
Estimated stay time
30-60 minutes

Information Sources:  NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

  • Plenty of friendly cats around
    4.0 Reviewed : 2019.06.19
    I enjoy my visit here, there are specimens of different tigers and lions, and of course there are the cats. The are friendly enough if u are patient and let them settle down. There are a few that...
  • Shamefully poor conditions for live cats
    1.0 Reviewed : 2016.03.25
    I love cats, and also appreciate funky roadside attractions. I enjoyed the bizarre displays of stuffed big cats and saber-toothed tiger skulls on the first floor, but truly felt sickened by the...
  • Lacking maintenance and energy
    2.0 Reviewed : 2015.10.15
    Dismal and dusty. Cat exhibits looked like they havent been cleaned in years. The actual cats were adorable and well kept but looked depressed locked up in their cages. Im guessing they dont get...

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