Licenses & Animal Welfare – Owl Village Harajuku
We operate our café in compliance
with Japan’s animal welfare laws.
All interactions are staff-guided,
at limited times,
and designed for the owls’ well-being.
with Japan’s animal welfare laws.
All interactions are staff-guided,
at limited times,
and designed for the owls’ well-being.
Our Permits
Business type: Animal Handling / Exhibition
(Japan Act on Welfare and Management of Animals)
License holder: Owl Village Harajuku
Facility address: 1-21-15 Jingūmae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
License
All permits are displayed inside the café.
You can view the original certificates at our reception.
Staff are happy to answer any questions.
License numbers are displayed on-site.
Business type: Animal Handling / Exhibition
(Japan Act on Welfare and Management of Animals)
License holder: Owl Village Harajuku
Facility address: 1-21-15 Jingūmae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
License
All permits are displayed inside the café.
You can view the original certificates at our reception.
Staff are happy to answer any questions.
License numbers are displayed on-site.
Tokyo “Omotenashi” Japan Service Quality Certificate
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Omotenashi certificate—detail document (Japanese)
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Tokyo Animal Handling Business Registration (Exhibition)
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Restaurant Operating Permit (Food Hygiene)
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Daily care & welfareRest first
We schedule Owl Break Time every day.
No guest contact during rest.
Calm spaces
Owl room and café space are separated with sound-insulated glass.
Gentle handling
Guests may touch only where staff indicates.
No flash / no running
We keep a quiet environment to reduce stress.
Diet & health
:Species-appropriate diet, weight control,
daily observation, and regular veterinary checks.
Group size
Small groups for short periods;
typical sessions are 60 minutes.
We schedule Owl Break Time every day.
No guest contact during rest.
Calm spaces
Owl room and café space are separated with sound-insulated glass.
Gentle handling
Guests may touch only where staff indicates.
No flash / no running
We keep a quiet environment to reduce stress.
Diet & health
:Species-appropriate diet, weight control,
daily observation, and regular veterinary checks.
Group size
Small groups for short periods;
typical sessions are 60 minutes.
Interaction rules (for guests)
Touch gently, only where staff points.
No flash, no loud voices, no running.
Bags stay closed; sanitize hands when asked.
Follow staff instructions at all times.
Touch gently, only where staff points.
No flash, no loud voices, no running.
Bags stay closed; sanitize hands when asked.
Follow staff instructions at all times.
Transparency
All permits are displayed inside the café.
Photography of the license display is welcome (no flash).
Questions? Please ask our staff or
Email: harajuku@owlvillage.jp
All permits are displayed inside the café.
Photography of the license display is welcome (no flash).
Questions? Please ask our staff or
Email: harajuku@owlvillage.jp
