Whiskers and Wonders: A Visit to Cat Cafe MONTA

Getting There

• Car

  If you are traveling by car, start by heading to the center of Hitachi. Use Route 6 and follow the signs towards Tokyo. Once you reach the junction for the Joban Expressway, take it south towards Tokyo. Continue on the expressway for approximately 100 kilometers. Once you approach Tokyo, take the exit towards Asakusa. Follow the local roads to reach Hanakawado, Taito City. Look for the Satellite Fuji Building, which is located at 1 Chome−5−2 on the 8th floor. Please note that parking may be limited, so check for nearby parking facilities.

• Public Transportation (Train)

  To reach Cat Cafe MONTA using public transportation, start from Hitachi Station. Board the JR Joban Line train heading towards Ueno Station. The journey will take approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. Once you arrive at Ueno Station, transfer to the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line and take the train towards Asakusa Station. After about 5 stops, disembark at Asakusa Station. From Asakusa Station, it’s about a 10-minute walk to Cat Cafe MONTA located in the Satellite Fuji Building at 1 Chome−5−2 Hanakawado. Follow signs for the exit to Hanakawado and navigate towards the building. Ensure you have a Suica or Pasmo card for easy access to the train systems, and budget around 2,000 yen for the entire journey.

• Public Transportation (Bus)

  If you prefer to take a bus, start at Hitachi Station and look for the bus terminal. Take the highway bus bound for Tokyo Station (the journey takes about 2 hours). Upon reaching Tokyo Station, switch to the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line and head towards Shinjuku. Get off at the next stop, Tokyo Station, and transfer to the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line towards Asakusa Station. After about 5 stops, disembark at Asakusa Station. Cat Cafe MONTA is approximately a 10-minute walk from the station, located in the Satellite Fuji Building at 1 Chome−5−2 Hanakawado. The bus fare is approximately 2,500 yen, while the metro fare will be around 200 yen.