You Can Play With These Adorable Pugs at This Kyoto Cafe

Originally the cafe began with just four precious pugs, but they’ve since tripled in size and popularity. There’s often a line outside the door and reservations are encouraged, but not required. Be sure to check the calendar for their open days and specials.

There are a couple options to choose from for your visit. The “Regular Menu,” which costs ￥1200 yen (~US$11) for new visitors and ￥1000 yen (~US$10) for members, includes one drink, one human snack, one dog snack, and one hour of visitation. If that’s just not enough pug time, you can add on 30-minute segments for ￥500 without a drink, or ￥1000 yen with drink.

On special days, for ￥3000 yen, your time and drinks are unlimited (until there’s a full house, then they’ll give you the boot at 2 hours). The Living Room is open from 1 PM to 6 PM and only accepts cash, but they welcome all cuddles.

How to get there

Kyoto’s Pug Cafe Living Room is located a little way out of town in Kyoto Prefecture Kyoto Ward. The address is Nishikyo-ku, Kawatacho, 151 Selene Katsura 1F. Taxis can take you right there for around $20 each way.

What to consider

• The pugs are friendly and food crazy — they swarm newcomers upon entry.
• Last entry is at 5 PM. Be sure to check the calendar to make sure they’re open the day you want to go.
• If you give them some social love by posting on Instagram and social media, they’ll give you extra doggie treats — totally worth it.
• Get there early and expect a wait; everybody is looking for some pug love.