Chiku Chiku Cafe

Amazing place to bring the kids. Everyone can feed and pet the hedgehogs. The hedgehogs are so cute and sweet, and the staff is very nice. I would say book for an hour to have plenty of time to bond with one of the hedgehogs. If you book for an hour they give you a sticker with your favorite hedgehog. I still have mine.

What a fun experience to be able to closely look at those cute hedgehogs! This place is very clean and well maintained. We made a hour reservation one day in advance. My daughter be able to check each box within the one hour, but we feel times still went too fast. Her favorite one is Tara, my favorite one is Pepper. Tips: 1. Make reservations during the peak season 2. Wear gloves, one of the hedgehogs bite my finger and the gloves protected my finger.

This was the best experience I have ever had! The staff were extremely helpful and very cheerful. Although we did not have a reservarion, the staff were very helpful and said we could come back at 12 pm (we came at 11:40 to ask if they had availability). They guided us through how to pick up and treat the hedgehogs, and even how to feed them. The hedgehogs were super cute and looked very healthy. It is clear that the staff takes very good care of the hedgehogs, and they even know the hedgehogs' personalities very well. The hedgehogs even have break times and rotations so that they can get a break and not get too overstimulated and so that they can rest. We paid for the 1 hour experience, and the time went by so fast, but thats how you know its good! I had so much fun in this cafe and with the hedgehogs. They also have panda mice! Those mice were adorable as well and so tiny and fluffy! They also looked like they had been taken good care of. Overall, the staff were very kind, polite, and helpful, the animals were taken well care of, and the whole atmosphere of the place was very cozy and cute! Definitley worth the money and time, would totally recommend, 10/10!! Tips and things to keep in mind: Not all the hedgehogs desire to be touched and might try to jump off when you pick them up, but thats ok because there are many other hedgehogs that do not mind being picked up. It is best if you wear gloves for your protection because some hedgehogs might bite you or you accidentally might get hurt by their spikes. Definitley buy the treats, the hedgehogs enjoy them very much! If you like animals, definitley buy the 1 hour experience. You won't get bored in this cafe! You also get 2 stickers of the hedgehogs of your choice if you buy the 1 hour experience. If you can, and if he's available, definitley check out Pepper the hedgehog! He is very chill and does not mind being touched. He is also adorable! Do keep in mind that if you do choose to go to the cafe, he might not be available to touch because he might be on break. But if he is available, definitley check him out! I also recomend him for any young kids, as he is very relaxed.

The hedge hogs are sooo cute and you can tell the staff really care for them. The staff are so nice and offered to take photos for me multiple times. The hedgehogs are used to being handled and love when you give them a snack :) they work every other day so they get breaks. This is Yuki! She especially loves snacks, and as you can see she is so social she will walk right up to you

We had the best time at this cafe. My kids (9-17), all had a blast holding the hedgehogs. Be sure and buy some snacks to feed your hedgehogs- it was so cute to watch them eat.

A Unique and Adorable Experience for All Ages! Chiku Chiku Cafe is an absolute gem! Whether you're visiting with kids or just a kid at heart, this place offers a delightful and educational experience you won’t forget. From the moment we walked in, the staff were warm, welcoming, and incredibly knowledgeable. The highlight, of course, was getting to interact with the adorable hedgehogs. Getting to feed and even hold some of them. The setup is very clean, safe, and comfortable for both guests and the animals. We learned so much about their behavior, diet, and how to care for them properly — it was equal parts fun and educational! It's a fun experience that truly caters to all ages. Highly recommended for families, tourists, or anyone looking to try something different and memorable.

hedgehogs were very cute and there were many of them. they were well taken care off and the staff were friendly and helpful. however the hedgehogs can be rather sensitive and unfriendly as a note to those who are a bit more afraid of animals.

Sooo good, like the staff were really friendly and helpful. The hedgehogs are very cute and active even though, it was 4pm So fun really recommend it. They give stickers at the end.

I had a hedgehog for 6 years and was missing my baby, so I had to visit Chiku Chiku. To interact with all hedgehogs, you have to pay 2.4k yen, which gives you an hour of interactive time. To interact with just one, you have to pay 1.3k yen, which gives you half an hour. Snacks are an extra fee. Each snack costs 400 yen, doesnt matter which one. When picking a hedgehog, they ask if you want an active one or a chill one. We wanted the cute chubby active one and boy, he was a handful but in the cutest way possible. They tell you the rules on how to interact. Was sad I couldnt pet their spikes because my baby loved that, but it depends on the hedgehog. Plus, with it def may stress a hedgehog since they dont know you at all. They will also tell you when your time is up. If they catch you dropping the hedgehog high up, they will automatically fine you. I dont remember what the fine was, but they will state the price as they state the rules. Overall, I recommend! Half an hour was enough for one baby. Glad to have visited.

First time at an interactive animal cafe, so glad we chose hedgehogs. Or harinezumi in Japanese (needle mice is the literal translation, which is apropos). Super nice staff who explain and demonstrate how to interact with the hedgehogs. You can wear the gloves they offer you but don't have to as long as you follow the handling rules, Hedgehogs are nocturnal so though you are allowed to interact with all of them, we chose only two pretty active ones:Rinrin and Kook. Rinrin was pretty nervous but Kook was very playful so we spent the bulk of the time with him. Kook's favorite toy was a plush fish that must've smelled good because he followed it around like a dog. We fed him little grubs and pellets. His terrarium was decorated to be a bakery. Super cute. I really enjoyed the time. Only critique was it felt like 80 degrees in there, which allegedly was for the hedgehogs but honestly too warm in my opinion. We got a free sticker to take as a souvenir.

This was my 3rd choice after getting shut out of the capybara and owl cafes, but I had a nice therapeutic time holding the hedgehogs. Some were more willing to be held than others with snacks being the great equalizer. One of the other non-hedgehogs tried to crawl up my sleeve with a member of the super friendly English speaking staff willing to help out. Nice atmosphere to just wind down - they provide gloves if you're a little skittish but they were optional. Fun fun.

We didn't know how to make an appointment but fortunately they had two available slots left so my two children were able to play with the hedgehogs. The one person who speaks English was very accommodating and nice. She allowed my husband and I to go in a take pictures. She also took great photos of us at the end. I would totally recommend this place but make sure to make reservations in advance.

I wanted to interact with all animals so I paid for the full hour and was able to feed them all. The staff is so friendly! They spoke English and helped me interact with the animals. One of the staff told me which ones I can pick up with gloves and which ones I didn't need any. She told me which ones loves butt scratches LOL There is unlimited drinks and you can sit and enjoy your time in there with the animals, but we didn't stay too long. We just went around and fed each one and took photos of each little cage with their cute decor. At the end, we were able to take photos with our favorite animal. We had such a great time and would come again.

I got to pick vacation locations for the first time in 25 years. I picked Japan and my wife agreed ..... which basically meant that, as long as I was in the country of Japan, she could dictate everywhere we went. A hedgehog cafe was near the top of her wish list. She practically needed a shotgun to get me to go with her. I just don't get the attraction of places like this. Take a small animal.... an owl, seal, cat or hedgehog.... put them in small cages, and charge customers to come in and play with them... all while sipping coffee or tea. Obviously they cater to young girls with the music selections they play here. So incredibly annoying girl pop music. The staff is sugary sweet and enthusiastic as they up-sell longer visiting times and hedgehog snack choices. I thought 30 minutes was just fine but NNNOOOOOO! My wife went for a full hour. Not since high school had a an hour seemed like a day. Since we upgraded time, we were able to play with all of the hedgehogs, not just a single critter. You sit on a stool in front of an acrylic cage, wear leather gloves and pick up the little rodents. Many places are only open during the day....which makes perfect sense. The animals are nocturnal so all they want to do is sleep while the girls try to pick them up and pose for pictures. They don't want to played with, and try to squirm out of your hands and back into their cages. So much fun! Get me the hell out of here. Between the music, the scared and uninterested creatures and the fact that this whole thing cost over sixty bucks, I could not get out of there fast enough. Animals are meant to be out in the wild. I hated every part of it. My wife, on the other hand, had an amazing time and loved every second......hence the 2 star rating.

This was an underwhelming experience. The hedgehogs are nocturnal and aren't playful during the day. You'll feel bad for waking them up. They'll only respond to you if you have food and then go back to sleep. The cafe also provides unlimited tea drinks for you but that's obviously not the main reason for why people go here. At the end, they'll put the hedgehog in a small bathtub and take a picture for you. They have to constantly feed the hedgehog for the hedgehog to stay in the bath tub and take a picture with you. It really seemed the hedgehog did not want any human interaction at all. Staff were friendly and welcoming. They spoke English.

The first hedgehog cafe I've been to, but it was a great experience! The staff speaks English and are very friendly. I felt bad waking my hedgehog, Plum, up, but she fell asleep in my hand and had a nice nap. You pay the fee, pick a hedgehog, and play with them for the time you have and you can also get snacks for them, which they will wake up and venture out of their corners for. They rotate the hedgehogs so they aren't over-handled. You get free tea and water, but i didn't have time for that nonsense. I'm very apprehensive around animals, but Plum was the sweetest and it didn't take long for me to warm up to her and haver her in my hand. You should definitely check out this cafe. It wasn't too busy since it was out of the way, so it's not overwhelming.

This place is beyond adorable. I loved every minute of it - really, it was such a joy to be there. The hedgehogs are very cute, albeit not as interactive as cats or dogs might be at a similar cafe. But, they are nocturnal, so you can't really expect them to be thrilled that you are waking them up from their slumber. The real pleasure is how sweet the staff is, and how well presented the cafe is, and the tiny scenes in which the hedgehogs spend their day.

Cute place that tries. Unfortunately, hedgehogs are nocturnal and only wake up for food and then quickly burrow back to sleep. The only nice hedgie was a chubby 2 year old who was relaxed and enjoyed the snack bowls we bought. Snacks cost 400 yen EACH and you have a choice of either pellets or worms. Great souviners and small selection of drinks you serve yourself.

This place was pretty much what I expected... and I didn't have extremely high expectations. I thought it was pretty straight forward. Its a little shop where you sit and hold/feed hedgehogs. You're set up at a station with a small glass "home" and you sit there with the animal. Reading some of these reviews.. I kind of wonder what they were expecting lol. A hedgehog isn't a dog. You come to this place for the novelty. You get to hang with a hedgehog and grab some pics. Where else would you do that?! I've seen these cute animals on insta so many times and I was pumped to see one in person and hold one. Yes, they aren't extremely active and yes, they only want to "play" for food. Kind of like me :P Anyways, I spent about 2000 yen for 30 minutes and 2 snacks (a tiny bowl of pellets and another of worms). I enjoyed the experience and would recommend to someone who has a similar interest. If you're expecting a boatload of entertainment from the hedgehog... don't come. Grab lunch, come meet a hedgehog and then run across the street to many massive shopping centers - fun filled day. PS. the music... a reviewer was so upset about this... clearly your first time in japan! Hate to break it to you... but most places play girly pop music. Heck.. there are vans driving down the streets of shibuya blasting it out of speakers. Seems like he was more mad at his wife for her choice of tourist attraction and taking it out on this cafe. Just sayin...

The place is clean and cute. Staff spoke English and were very nice. We paid upfront for 30 minutes and got a booth with a hedgehog called Lala. She seemed very afraid of people. The staff later replaced her with Plum, who was more relaxed. But hedgehogs are nocturnal and naturally want to bury and sleep during the day. So you are essentially waking them up for a few minutes while you feed them or pick them up, and they go right back to sleeping in a corner. Felt a little bad for them so I just kind of let my time run out without disturbing them.