Kyoto Cat Shrines, Café Time, and Japanese Language Practice
Umenomiya-taisha Shrine
Begin your experience with pickup from your accommodation in Kyoto.
Travel by bus or train to Umenomiya-taisha Shrine, affectionately known as the Cat Shrine.
Meet the resident cats that roam freely around the shrine grounds and traditional Japanese garden.
Learn about the shrine's connection to sake brewing, conception, and safe childbirth.
Admire the seasonal beauty of plum trees, cherry blossoms, and maple trees while capturing memorable photographs.
Cat Café Experience
Continue to a charming cat café and spend time with the friendly resident cats.
Enjoy an optional coffee or lunch break in a relaxing atmosphere.
Learn useful Japanese phrases from your guide, who is also a Japanese language teacher.
Practice simple expressions that will enhance your travels in Japan.
Fukujyusan Inabado Byodo-ji Temple
Travel to Fukujyusan Inabado Byodo-ji Temple, a historic temple with more than one thousand years of history.
Discover a variety of cat-themed charms, wallets, postcards, and other unique souvenirs.
Write an ema prayer plaque for yourself or for your beloved pet.
Practice speaking Japanese with local people at the temple, café, and nearby convenience stores.
Conclude your memorable cat-themed adventure with a deeper appreciation of Japanese culture and language.
