Japan is home to a plethora of pet cafes which have gained popularity with animal lovers looking to de-stress and hang out with some cute critters.

Cat cafes are in abundance, but even in Tokyo dog cafes are quite rare due to the comparative effort they take to care for, compared to our feline friends. Dog people needn't worry though, there's still some establishments allowing you to frolic with some adorable pups, you just need to know where to look!

Best Dog Cafes in Tokyo

Dog Heart, Yoyogi

Right next to Yoyogi Park and just a short walk from Yoyogi Hachiman station is Dog Heart. Play with adorable dogs of several different breeds including toy poodles, beagles and one big fluffy golden retriever. You can even rent a dog for an hour to take for a walk.

Mame Shiba Inu Cafe, Harajuku

Given the location on the tourist-heavy Takeshita Street, Harajuku, there may be a bit of a wait to enter this cafe. Shiba inu have only become more and more popular in this age of the internet, since their hilarious antics often go viral. The cafe's four-legged hosts are ‘mame’ (meaning bean) shiba inu, a smaller variety of the breed. Seeing shiba inu in Japan is high on any dog lovers list, so chill out with these mini meme dogs.

Micro Tea Cup Cafe, Akihabara

Located in the geek haven of Akihabara, Micro Tea Cup Cafe exclusively houses miniature breeds such as toy poodles and mame shiba inu. In a cheeky little nod to the Akihabara idol group AKB48, the cafe conducts a poll called AKD118 in order to crown the most popular pup. But lets be honest, all the dogs are winners.