Mid Sep
Early Oct

Yushima Cat Festival 2025

Feline-themed fun in Tokyo

Kim Bergström   - 2 min read
Venue : Yushima, Bunkyo City, Tokyo 113-0034, Japan When : Mid Sep - Early Oct 2025

The Yushima Cat Festival started in 2015 with the aim of revitalizing this part of Tokyo and bringing some feline-themed fun to the community. A variety of businesses will be participating in the event, with cat-inspired menu offerings at cafes and restaurants, cat merchandise for sale, and appearances from the local cat mascot Sabu-chan on select dates.

Photo: Cat Festival at Yushima Executive Committee

In addition, Tsumakoi Shrine will also be offering limited-time cat goshuin (shrine stamps) for anyone who collects those.

A map outlining the participating businesses is below.

Photo: Cat Festival at Yushima Executive Committee

Getting there

The participating businesses are located a short distance from Yushima Station, which is served by the Tokyo Metro's Chiyoda Line.

Kim Bergström

Kim Bergström @kim.b

Almost 12 years living in Asia. Passionate about Japan's off-the-beaten-path spots, family-friendly travel, flower events (all of them!) and the amazing tea culture here.  🍵🌼🌸