With the captivating blend of ancient tradition and modern innovation, Japan offers a unique cultural experience with one of their most popular culture being their anim culture. Anime itself is a style of animation that has captivated audiences worldwide and has been the popular culture, influencing fashion, music, language, and even food.

Other than anime, Japan is also renowned for its diverse cafe culture, offering a wide range of experiences, from traditional and authentic tea houses to modern and themed coffee shops. Cafes in Japan are not just places where people would come and go looking only for drinks or food, but the place also often become social hubs where people gather to relax, study or work.

Just imagine where those two cultures are being fusion into one, which is often known as ‘Anime Cafe’ that attracts anime enthusiasts not only from Japan but also overseas visitors from all around the globe.

Here is the list of Anime cafes that you should consider visiting during your trip to the wonderful country of Japan!

Address: Nihonbashi Takashiyama SC East Building (5F) 2-11-2 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku,. Tokyo, 103-0027

Opening Hour: 10.30 AM to 10.00 PM

Price: 955 Yen to 2,420 Yen

Address: 9th Floor, DAIMARU SHINSAIBASHI Main Building, 1-7-1, Shinsaibashisuji, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka, 542-8501

Opening Hour: 10.00 AM to 9.30 PM

Price: 955 Yen to 2,420 Yen

One of the best anime cafes in Japan, Pokemon Cafe which as the name says is designed to bring the world of Pokemon to life. It is the absolute haven for Pokemon enthusiasts around the world.

As you might have realised, there are two Pokemon Cafe branches in Japan, one is located in Tokyo, and another in Osaka Prefecture. Both of them serve the same menus and feature a variety of dishes, drinks, and sweets inspired by iconic Pokemon characters, including something like Pikachu-shaped pancakes, Pikachu cutty, and parfait featuring popular Pokemon.

Address: 1-1-2 Oshiage, Sumida-ku, Tokyo Tokyo Skytree Town Solamachi East Yard 4F No.9

Opening Hour: 10.00 AM to 10.00 PM

Price: 748 Yen to 3,388 Yen

Address: Osaka Prefecture, Osaka City, Chuo Ward, Shinsaibashi-suji 1-7-1 Daimaru Shinsaibashi Store, Main Building 9th floor

Opening Hour: 10.00 AM to 8.00 PM

Price: 748 Yen to 3,388 Yen

Address: 1-2-1 Sumiyoshi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture Canal City Hakata North Building B1F

Opening Hour: 11.00 AM to 11.00 PM

Price: 748 Yen to 3,388 Yen

Imagine where the world of those adorable Nintendo video game characters, Kirby comes to life within the charming cafe of Kirby Cafe. This charming cafe offers a delightful dining experience for fans of all ages, with food, and drinks are all made inspired by the world of Kirby.

Address: 1-1-10 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Pasela Resort AKIBA Multi Entertainment 2F

Opening Hour: 10.45 AM to 11.00 PM

Price: 660 Yen to 1,980Yen

Address: Osaka Prefecture, Osaka City, Chuo Ward, Dotonbori 1-4-27 Pasela Resort Namba Dotonbori 5F

Opening Hour: 10.00 AM to 9.00 PM

Price: 660 Yen to 1,760 Yen

Have you been playing the Final Fantasy game series for ages? Then the last thing you need to do is to visit the Final Fantasy Eorzea Cafe which is located in both Tokyo and Osaka, where each of them will take you off to many iconic locations from the game, from the bustling city-state of Limsa Lominsa to the serene forest of Gridania.

Address: Shinjuku Marui Annex 3 Chome-1-26 Shinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0022

Opening Hour: 11.00 AM to 8.00 PM

Price: 495 Yen to 1,870 Yen

Cinnamonroll Cafe is a wholesome cafe inspired by the adorable Sanrio character, Cinnamoroll. From wall murals to table settings, everything within the cafe is adorned with cute and cosy elements that will warm your heart. The menu is also made following the theme of Cnimaoroll from the fluffy pancakes to colourful drinks, and adorable desserts. =

Address: 1 Chome-20-7 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima City, Tokyo 170-0013, Japan

Opening Hours: 11.00 AM to 9.00 PM on Weekdays, and 10.00 AM to 8.00 PM on Weekend

Price: 495 Yen to 1,870 Yen

Anime enthusiasts might have a dream to come to animate at least once during their visit to Japan, which is the home of thousands of Anime Merchandise that are available to purchase.

But that’s not all Animate have, because they also house an Animate Cafe which serves many kinds of snacks, and drinks inspired by the anime they officially collaborated with from drinks with special colours, or food items that resemble iconic objects from the series they currently collaborate with.

Address: New Chitose Airport, Bibi, Chitose, Hokkaido 066-0012, Hokkaido, Japan

Opening Hours: 10.00 AM to 6.00 PM

Price: 216 Yen to 1,300 Yen

Reminisce the old and memorable time with the adorable and smart Doraemon by visiting this exceptional cafe that is located within the unique theme park located at New Chitose Airport in Hokkaido, Japan. The Doraemon Waku Waku Sky Park Cafe is a charming spot for Doraemon enthusiasts where you can savour the Doraeimon-themed snacks, and drinks while being surrounded by a Doraemon-themed atmosphere.

Address: 5 Chome-3-1 Daita, Setagaya City, Tokyo 155-0033, Japan

Opening Hours: 10.30 AM to 6.00 PM

Price: 600 Yen to 640 Yen

The charming establishment is deeply related to the renowned animation studio of Ghibli that produced the beloved anime among the anime community like “My Neighbour Totoro” and “Spirited Away”.

Shiro-Hige’s Cream Puff Factory is a factory owned by the sister-in-law of Hayao Miyazaki, who is the legendary founder of Studio Ghibli. With that family relation, Shiro-Hige has officially allowed to creation officially licensed Totoro-themed treats in the shape of cream puffs which have now become popular among, not only anime enthusiasts but also tourists altogether.

Address: 150-0001 Tokyo, Shibuya City, Jingumae, 1 Chome-7-1

Opening Hours: 11.00 AM to 7.00 PM

Price: 550 Yen to 1,800 Yen

Before there was Cinnamonrill Cafe, now there is a cafe dedicated to the adorable golden retriever character, Pompompurin. Located in the heart of the trendy district of Harajuku, this cafe will give you an immersive experience and an unforgettable time.

Once you take a step into the cafe, you will be greeted by the charming interior design, filled with Pompompurin-themed decor, complete from the wall to the table. Once you sit down and take a look at the menu, you will find a wide variety of options for cute and delicious dishes, such as pudding-shaped desserts, pasta dishes, and drinks adorned with Pompompurin’s image.

Have you made up your mind about which anime cafe you will visit the next time you take a trip to Japan? List them down, and make an itinerary so you will not forget to visit each of the cafes that interest you the most.

If you would like to book accommodation, services, or flight tickets to Japan, Traveloka is more than happy to help you in booking those tickets. Besides giving the best price, Traveloka also often gives numerous combos, discounts, and promotions! So don’t miss yours!

Feeling interested in enjoying winter in Japan? Get to know How to Pack for a Cosy Winter in Japan in the next article!