Aichi · Museums
Maneki-Neko Museum
A Seto museum with around 5,000 beckoning-cat figures. Closed for renovation through September 23, 2026.
8 min walk from Owari Seto Station● Recheck due · 2026.08.28View detailsCat trips · Museums
Discover cat art and culture
Museums and cultural spaces that preserve maneki-neko, art and local cat stories. Confirm opening and exhibition details first.
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Kyoto · Museums
Nyannyanji Lucky Cat Museum
A cat-art venue in Yase, Kyoto, with feline Buddhist-inspired works and exhibitions by cat artists.
About 20 min walk from Yase-Hieizanguchi Station / 2 min from Jinkogafuchi bus stop● Recheck due · 2026.08.29View detailsOkayama · Museums
Manekineko Art Museum
An Okayama museum at the foot of Mount Kanayama displaying more than 800 beckoning cats from Japan and beyond.
About 20 min by car from Okayama IC; public transport is limited● Recheck due · 2026.08.29View detailsVisit responsibly
Be kind to cats—and to the people who live there.
Cat islands and small lanes are also people’s homes. Stay out of private property, do not chase cats, and never feed them without permission. Local guidance always comes first.