Oh my goodness, did I get my cuteness overload! This was arguably my favorite part of my tokyo trip and I’m so glad I had the opportunity to try this out. Mimi Cafe is a rabbit and otter cafe but you do not have to play with both. It is located on the basement level (B1F and B2F) in Toshima City and you’ll have to knock on the door before entering. The “menu” so to speak is posted in English and Japanese outside their B1F door. My boyfriend and I opted for the 30-minute session with both the animals and no beverage. This results in a split session with both. Like most animal cafes, you’ll need to take off your shoes and wear their slippers. You’ll also need to hang up your purses and backpacks so that they don’t get chewed on by the critters. You’ll wear this funny bunny patterned apron and a green tartan skirt in order to protect your clothes. But be warned, these animals can get a little... curious. ;) Since we went on a Wednesday afternoon, it wasn’t so busy. But we did also manage to miss the crowd because as we finished our session with the rabbits, several more came in to follow. I wouldn’t say it’s just a tourist location. I saw a younger male student come in to experience it as well. Perhaps it’s a great way to let off some steam or play with animals if your residence doesn’t allow you to have pets. The bunnies were sooo adorable and so soft but when you have the pellets in your hand, boy will they do anything to get a few bites! When we got to the otters, each of us had to come inside individually as they were very well known for being attempted escape artists. The otter room had 3 total otters and 1 of them was very clearly energetic in comparison to its siblings. The otters were admittedly way more fun than the bunnies simply because otters are so different and no one in America ever gets to play with them, so it was quite a treat. In this room, you’ll be guided by one of the employees who will give you treats to give to the otters. Be careful, because they are even feistier than the bunnies! Overall, I loved my experience and would highly recommend this for anyone that likes both animals due to the 2-for-1 special. If you want to spend more time with them, there is also a 1-hour session that includes a beverage of your choice but we found that the 30-minute session was perfect for us.

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It’s too crowd on the weekend! Otter is cute ! But the smell on the basement is a little too strong and uncomfortable. My friend came here on daily so she feels alright for the otter time. I came here on weekend, there are more than 8 people in the small area. You even can’t turn around in that room. And the rabbit area are dirty on weekend...maybe cuz too much customer. They don’t have time to clean up the room.

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They only have otters at the moment. I went to see the otters and it was an amazing experience. They are quite active and run around a bit. The staff was very nice, she brings the otters to us if we weren’t holding one for a while. The area was small and spacious, the size was perfect because because there won’t be too many people and you can always see the otters playing even if you’re not touching one. We had two sleeping otters placed on our laps. It was soo cute 🥹

It's not really clean so I wouldn't suggest eating or drinking there. The rabbits are playful though and they even have otters that are even more playful and don't bite. You get to feed them and hold them on your lap if the animals will let you. Watch out though because the otters will climb on your shoulders, haha.

A lovely little cafe. The staff are proficient enough in English and they have an English rule sheet to help. First things first - they have otters in addition to the rabbits, but are first and foremost a rabbit cafe, so be mindful of the rabbits feelings when you are in the shop! Usually you will first go to the otter area for some interaction there, playing with otters or perhaps holding one while it sleeps like a log. Then, you will move to a rabbit area with a small group of rabbits that you can gently pet, feed, and play with. Quite an enjoyable experience and the animals are all well cared for.