Christmas Things to Do in Tokyo with AnimalsA unique December activity — meerkats in Kichijoji
Published 13 November 2026 ／ Meerkat Cafe googoo, Kichijoji, Tokyo
The short answer
For a unique Christmas or December activity in Tokyo with animals, spend time with meerkats at googoo, Japan's first meerkat cafe — indoors, one minute from Kichijoji Station. Pair it with a walk in Inokashira Park and the small streets by the station.
A December afternoon in Kichijoji
- Inokashira Park — a walk around the pond
- The streets by the station — small shops and cafes
- googoo meerkat cafe — indoors, so cold or rainy weather does not change your plan
googoo meerkat cafe
- One minute on foot from the Park Exit (South Exit) of Kichijoji Station
- Open 11:00–19:00 every day (last entry 18:30)
- 30 minutes 1,650 yen per person (tax included), plus one drink per person from 550 yen
- Give it as a gift: e-gift card with no expiry
Book in English — no LINE or app needed. Weekends in December get busy, so booking is recommended.
FAQ
- What can I do in Tokyo at Christmas with animals?
- Visit googoo in Kichijoji, Japan's first meerkat cafe, where you can spend time with meerkats indoors. It is one minute on foot from Kichijoji Station.
- Is it a good unique activity for a December trip to Tokyo?
- Yes. It is indoors, so cold or rainy weather does not change your plan, and it pairs well with a walk in Inokashira Park.
- How much is it?
- 30 minutes is 1,650 yen per person (tax included), plus one drink per person from 550 yen.