As you may have seen on Instagram over the weekend, I had the pleasure of going with a friend for coffee and cake at an owl cafe! I first came across Fukuro no Ouchi (pronounced oh-oo–chi, not ouchy!) when Chad and I were bumbling around Sugamo waiting for our time slot at Tsuta Ramen, and I had been wanting to go ever since!
There is a little bell outside you can ring before going in.
When you are seated in the cafe, a waitress comes up to explain how the cafe works. The cafe charges 1500 yen for one hour, and that includes time with the owls and a drink. You are given a number, and when your number is called you can go in the owl room to touch and hold the owls for about ten minutes. While you wait, you can enjoy a beverage and (for an extra 500 yen) a cute cake. You are also encouraged to peruse the gift shop.
Our call number and some of the cakes available. Also some really informative English 😉
The owl room!
This was my favorite owl. Her name is Milky, and she shares my birthday month of November!
Aren’t they marvelous? I love the one in the top middle–it reminds me of a teddy bear!
The owl in the middle right pictured above was smaller than my hand!
It felt so amazing to hold such beautiful creatures!
Fukuro no Ouchi is about a ten minute walk from Sugamo station, and is open from 1-8 on weekdays (closed Wednesdays) and 12-8 on weekends. For more information, you can visit the Fukuro no Ouchi website (Japanese only). I really enjoyed the cafe, and definitely recommend a visit if you’re in Tokyo!
xx Caitlyn
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Oh wow, this place is so amazing and your photos have really done it justice! I particularly love the owl under the teddy bear one to the left. He/she has the sweetest expression…just adorable. The cakes also look fantastic. Love this, thanks for sharing! 🙂
That owl *does* have a sweet expression! Being in the room felt like such a rare experience–it definitely went by way too fast. And thank you for saying that about the pictures! I’ve been trying to take better, brighter photos.
Great article! Excellent photography, Marie!! You really gave us a feel for what a visit to an owl cafe is like. What wonderful experiences and adventures you’re having!
Thank you! Looking forward to continuing the adventures in Michigan.