Cat Cafe-Meow Legend — Restaurant in Otaru

A Purr-fect Escape! 🐾☕

I’ve been to many cat cafés, but this one truly stands out. It is a must go after a nice walk from the historical Otaru old town. From the moment you step inside, you’re welcomed with a warm, cozy atmosphere — not just by the friendly staff, but also by the dozen or so adorable, well-cared-for cats lounging around like they own the place (which, let’s be honest, they probably do 😸).

They are 9 cats and 1 dog in this house. The cats are clearly loved and happy, each with their own personality. Some are playful and curious, others nap in the sunbeams or snuggle in cozy baskets. There’s no pressure to interact — it’s their space, and you’re a lucky guest. That makes every moment of connection (a head boop, a paw tap, or a lap visit) feel truly special.

The café side is just as impressive: free delicious drinks, thoughtful decor, and soft music that makes the whole experience feel like a peaceful retreat from the busy world outside.

It’s spotlessly clean, well-ventilated, and the staff do a great job ensuring the cats are comfortable and the guests are respectful.

Whether you’re a cat lover, a tourist needing a moment of calm, or just someone looking for a unique experience — this café is a little slice of heaven. I left smiling, recharged, and already planning...

They say there is no oasis in the desert… well, they are wrong.

On a hot summer day in Otaru, we found Cat cafe Meow Legend 貓@伝説. It was a relaxing, welcoming space with fun, friendly cats with a reasonable price tag.

There’s more.

Their vision is to bring hope to the community. The owner, Sa, has a heart for stray and abandoned cats, and she searched wide and far for these cats to be featured in her cafe. She hired artists who shared their vision to paint and decorate her cafe, and more importantly, to capture another dimension of liveliness of these cats. The owner also made magnets herself with cute images of her precious feline friends. I was really impressed by her investment into these kittens and the close relationship between them was unheard of in commercially-run cat cafes in big cities like Tokyo. I love their parent-child deal where you could spend a couple of hours with your kiddo doing what they love for a reasonable price with unlimited drinks.

And, did I mention her four-legged...

The cats are cute, no problem with them. But can we have a locker room outside instead? Or have a timer for each person AFTER using the locker? Because I went to get my stuff earlier than the time, I just took sometime so I ended up 3 mins late. I don’t think it’s fair if the time using locker is counted towards the 50 mins, at least that took off 5-10 mins depends on people, especially in winter. I’m honestly not happy with that, but I will still give you guys 4...