A Gentle Guide to Your Owl Experience in Tokyo
If this is your first time visiting an animal café, or if you are wondering what the experience will be like, we hope this page will help you feel comfortable before your visit.
At Owl Café Tokyo | Akiba Fukurou, we welcome guests into a calm, reservation-only space where approximately 40 owls live peacefully.
It is a quiet animal experience in Akihabara, Tokyo, where guests can spend time surrounded by owls, take photos and videos, and enjoy a gentle moment with these remarkable birds.
We have welcomed guests from around 100 countries and more than 100,000 visitors over the years, and we continue to place great importance on calm communication, careful preparation, and the well-being of our owls.
Reservations, Opening Hours, and Location
Is reservation required?
Yes.
We are reservation-only so that we can prepare each session carefully and protect a peaceful environment for both our owls and our guests.
Because owls are sensitive animals, we believe that a calm and well-prepared atmosphere is an important part of the experience.
You may make a reservation through our official reservation page.
What are your opening hours, closed days, and location?
Our opening hours and available dates may vary depending on the season and reservation schedule.
Please kindly check our official reservation calendar for the latest availability, opening hours, and closed days.
Owl Café Tokyo | Akiba Fukurou is located in Akihabara, Tokyo, approximately 3 minutes on foot from Akihabara Station.
Our experience is indoors, so guests may enjoy their visit without worrying too much about the weather.
What is your cancellation policy?
You may review our cancellation policy from the link below.
About the Owl Experience
What can we do at an owl café?
At Akiba Fukurou, guests can enjoy a rare and peaceful experience surrounded by many owls in the heart of Tokyo.
During the session, guests may take photos and videos, gently interact with the owls under our guidance, and in many cases, have an owl rest on their arm.
We will guide you carefully so that even first-time visitors can enjoy the experience with confidence.
Rather than a loud or casual attraction, Akiba Fukurou is designed as a quiet moment where guests may feel a gentle connection with the owls.
Is this experience suitable for first-time visitors to an animal café?
Yes.
Many of our guests are visiting an animal café for the first time.
Our Owl Concierge Team lives and works closely with our owls every day, and we will gently explain how to spend time with them, how to approach them, and how to enjoy the experience safely and respectfully.
Each owl has a different personality.
Some are calm and dignified, some are curious, and some prefer a little more space.
We guide each guest according to the owls’ individual temperament, so there is no need to feel nervous before your visit.
Can children enjoy the experience?
Yes, many families enjoy their time with our owls.
We kindly ask children to remain calm inside the café, as owls are very sensitive to sudden movements and loud voices.
With gentle guidance, children can often enjoy a beautiful and memorable experience.
For younger children, we recommend that guardians stay close and help them interact with the owls softly and carefully.
Can we take photos and videos with the owls?
Yes.
Photos and videos are welcome and free of charge.
You may also bring a camera, including a DSLR or mirrorless camera.
We kindly ask guests not to use flash, as we place great importance on the comfort of our owls.
Photos are one of the most cherished parts of the experience, and many guests take home a quiet memory from their time in Tokyo.
Can we touch the owls?
In some cases, guests may gently touch the owls under our guidance.
Because each owl has its own personality and condition on the day, we will guide you carefully and let you know how to interact with them in a way that is comfortable for the owls.
Our priority is always to create a calm and respectful experience.
Can we hold an owl on our arm?
Yes, in many sessions, guests may have an owl rest on their arm under our guidance.
We will explain how to keep your arm steady and how to remain calm so that both the guest and the owl can feel comfortable.
Please kindly note that the details may vary depending on the owls’ condition on the day.
About Our Owls
How many owls live at Akiba Fukurou?
Approximately 40 owls live peacefully at Akiba Fukurou.
They range from some of the world’s smallest owls, weighing around 60 grams, to large eagle owls weighing around 3 kilograms.
Guests may meet a wide variety of owls, including species native to Japan and rare owls from around the world that are not commonly seen even in zoos.
What kinds of owls can we meet?
You may meet many different types of owls, from small and delicate species to large and powerful eagle owls.
Each owl has its own expression, personality, rhythm, and preferred way of spending time.
Part of the beauty of the experience is noticing these small differences quietly.
Are the owls comfortable in this environment?
The well-being of our owls is at the center of how we operate.
Our sessions are reservation-only, and the number of guests is carefully limited so that the atmosphere remains calm.
We prepare the space every day, monitor the owls’ condition, and guide guests according to each owl’s personality and comfort level.
Our goal is not simply for guests to “see owls,” but to create an environment where both guests and owls can spend time peacefully.
For more information about our approach to animal welfare, please see the page below.
Is it ethical to run an owl café?
We understand that many guests may have thoughtful questions about animal cafés.
At Akiba Fukurou, we believe that any animal experience must be built on daily care, respect, calm management, and a deep understanding of the animals’ needs.
Our owls are not treated as decorations or entertainment objects.
They are living beings with individual personalities, preferences, and daily conditions.
For this reason, we carefully limit guest numbers, prepare each session in advance, avoid excessive stimulation, and guide all interactions gently.
We also believe that transparency is important.
If you would like to learn more about our care philosophy and daily environment, please kindly visit our page.
What is the environment like inside the café?
Akiba Fukurou is designed to be calm, clean, and peaceful.
Because many owls live here, we place great importance on daily cleaning, ventilation, careful observation, and maintaining a quiet atmosphere.
Guests often tell us that they are surprised by how peaceful and clean the space feels.
Does the café smell?
We understand why many guests may wonder about this before visiting an animal café.
Our answer is simple: we clean very carefully every day.
We care for the owls throughout the day, and cleaning is part of our daily rhythm from morning until evening.
A calm and clean environment is important not only for our guests, but also for the comfort and health of our owls.
What does a typical day of owl care look like?
Every day may vary depending on the owls’ condition, season, and individual needs, but the day at Akiba Fukurou generally follows a rhythm like this.
7:00 a.m. — Lights On and Morning Feeding
We begin the day by checking the owls and preparing their morning care.
8:00 a.m. — Bathing and Sunlight
The owls may enjoy bathing and gentle exposure to natural light, depending on their condition and the day’s environment.
9:00 a.m. — Health Checks and Equipment Care
We carefully check each owl’s condition and maintain equipment such as anklets and jesses when needed.
10:00 a.m. — Rest Time
The owls begin to settle into a calm rhythm before the day’s sessions.
12:00 p.m. — Opening While Maintaining a Restful Environment
Sessions begin while we continue to protect a peaceful atmosphere for the owls.
6:00 p.m. — Closing
After the sessions, we continue care, cleaning, and observation.
6:00 p.m. — Evening Feeding and Flight Training
The owls receive evening care, and some may enjoy flight training depending on their condition.
7:00 p.m. — Free Time and Enrichment
We spend time with the owls, allowing them to move, play, and relax in a familiar environment.
8:00 p.m. — Lights Off and Rest
The day ends with a quiet resting environment.
This schedule is only a general guide, but it reflects the care and attention that continue behind the scenes every day.
For more detailed information about our care environment, please see the page below.
Food, Drinks, and Personal Belongings
Do you serve food or drinks?
No.
We do not serve food or drinks.
Akiba Fukurou is not a dining café, but a calm owl experience designed for guests to spend peaceful time with our owls.
Our focus is on the owls, the atmosphere, and the memory of the encounter.
Can we bring food or drinks?
Drinks with secure lids may be brought into the café.
However, we kindly ask guests not to bring snacks, meals, or open food into the owl area.
Small pieces of food may accidentally fall or be swallowed by the owls, so we ask for your kind understanding in order to protect their safety.
Group Session and Private Session
What is the difference between Group Session and Private Session?
Group Session is a shared experience with around 10 guests.
Private Session offers a more exclusive and quiet atmosphere, ideal for guests who would like to enjoy the owls at a slower pace.
Private Session may be especially suitable for couples, families, special occasions, guests who would like more time for photos, or those who prefer a calmer and more personal visit.
How many guests are usually in a Group Session?
The number may vary depending on the day, but our Group Session is usually around 10 guests.
We carefully limit the number of guests so that the atmosphere remains calm and comfortable for both our guests and our owls.
Which session should we choose?
If you would prefer a quieter, more personal, and more relaxed experience, Private Session may be more suitable.
Both sessions are carefully prepared, and we would be happy to welcome you in whichever style feels most comfortable for your visit.
Fully Booked Dates and Priority Access
What should we do if our preferred date is fully booked?
If your preferred date is fully booked through our regular reservation page, we kindly recommend checking other available times or dates first.
However, for guests with limited travel schedules in Tokyo or those visiting for a special occasion, we may be able to check a very small number of non-public concierge availability on selected days.
This option is called Owl Concierge Priority Access.
It is quietly prepared for guests who have personally contacted us, and it is always managed within a comfortable capacity for our owls.
Please kindly note that availability is very limited and cannot be guaranteed.
If your travel schedule is difficult to rearrange, please contact us by email and we would be happy to check whether this option may be available.
Accessibility and Mobility Support
Can wheelchair users enter the café?
We are very sorry, but we are unable to welcome guests using wheelchairs inside the café.
Owls have a very sensitive awareness of their surroundings, and unfamiliar objects such as wheelchairs or canes may cause them to panic.
For the same reason, we kindly ask guests not to use canes inside the owl area.
However, if a guest is able to walk with the support of a companion, they may enter the café.
Once inside, guests may enjoy the experience while seated, so please feel reassured if standing for a long time is difficult.
We sincerely appreciate your understanding, as this policy is in place to protect the safety and comfort of both our guests and our owls.
Can I use a cane inside the café?
We are very sorry, but canes may not be used inside the owl area.
Because owls are highly sensitive to objects and movement they are not used to seeing, canes may cause fear or sudden movement among the owls.
If you are able to enter with the support of a companion and sit during the experience, we would be happy to welcome you.
Keeping Owls in Japan
Do you need a license to keep an owl in Japan?
In Japan, if the owl is legally bred as a pet, a special license or personal qualification is generally not required to keep it as a pet.
However, proper care, environment, knowledge, and long-term commitment are essential.
Running a business involving owls requires appropriate registration and legal compliance.
Owls are highly specialized animals, and we believe they should only be welcomed into a home when the environment and responsibility are carefully prepared.
For more information about owl care, please see the page below.
Can anyone keep an owl as a pet?
Legally, some owls may be kept as pets in Japan if they are captive-bred and properly documented.
However, we do not believe that owls are suitable for everyone.
They require appropriate food, equipment, space, daily care, veterinary awareness, and a deep respect for their nature.
If someone is considering welcoming an owl into their life, we believe it is important to first learn carefully, prepare the environment, and understand the responsibility involved.
Reviews, Awards, and Guest Experience
Can we see reviews or awards for Akiba Fukurou?
Yes.
Akiba Fukurou has received many kind reviews from guests around the world and is known as one of Tokyo’s most highly regarded owl experiences.
Over the years, we have welcomed guests from around 100 countries and more than 100,000 visitors.
We are deeply grateful for every guest who has shared their memories and kind words with us.
Why do guests choose Akiba Fukurou?
Many guests choose Akiba Fukurou because they are looking for something calm, memorable, and unique in Tokyo.
Our experience is not only about taking photos with owls.
It is about entering a quiet space, meeting each owl gently, and taking home a memory that may stay with you long after your visit.
We hope to offer not just an activity, but a peaceful moment in your journey.
Before Your Visit
What should we know before visiting?
Please arrive a little before your reservation time so that we can welcome you smoothly.
We kindly ask all guests to speak softly, move gently, and follow our guidance during the session.
Please do not use flash photography.
Please do not bring food into the owl area.
Most importantly, please enjoy the experience calmly.
The quieter the atmosphere, the more beautifully the owls can share their presence with us.
How early should we arrive?
We kindly recommend arriving about 10 minutes before your reservation time.
This allows us to welcome you smoothly and begin the session in a calm manner.
May we arrive late?
We look forward to welcoming you and sharing a peaceful moment with our owls in Tokyo.
