Shinjuku City · Tokyo
Cafe Arles
- Kissaten
- Showa retro
- Cat lovers
- Retro cafe discovery
- Omurice
Known for
Omurice
Place
Cafe Arles
カフェアルル
Shinjuku City · Tokyo
Published Mar 2025·Page updated Oct 2026
At a glance
Founded in 1978, this tucked-away kissaten pairs Showa-era interiors with the company of resident cats.
- Location
- Shinjuku City · Tokyo
- Neighborhood
- Shinjuku City
- Mood
- Nostalgic · Retro
東京新宿区
新宿区
What makes it special
- Cat lovers
- Retro kissaten
- Resident cats
Signature items
- Omurice¥850
オムライス
- Napolitan¥770
ナポリタン
Atmosphere
Nostalgic
Community
Kissaten
Does it feel like a classic kissaten?
Story
Cafe Arles is a Showa-retro kissaten founded in 1978. Two resident cats offer visitors a little comfort and companionship.
Prices
- Eat for ¥1,000 or less!
Hours
- Closed Sundays
- 11:30–21:00
Access
- About a 16-minute walk from Shinjuku Station (JR)
- About a 6-minute walk from Shinjuku-sanchome Station
Atmosphere
- Showa-retro interior
- Resident cats
- Smoking allowed
Visit tips
- On a sunny Saturday the creator got in right away at 11:30; by around 13:00 it was quite full.
Working conditions
- Crowd levels
From あかねちゃんねる⋆東京おしゃれグルメ⋆'s video · Mar 2025. Hours and prices may have changed, so check before you go. ·
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