For International Visitors
Three themed cafés, one group: Idol (Linaria) / Gothic "Jirai-kei" (I's Melty) / Classic Maid (Lily Maid). Open from 18:00, within walking distance of Sannomiya Station.
How It Works
A "concept café" (kon-kafe) is a Japanese café & bar where costumed staff — called casts — chat with you while you enjoy drinks. Here is all you need to know.
Just walk in — no reservation needed. Choose an all-you-can-drink set with no additional cover charge, or pay the hourly cover charge plus at least one separately priced drink. Feel free to tell the staff it's your first visit.
Choose an all-you-can-drink course (alcohol or soft drinks) and enjoy talking with the casts. They will happily lead the conversation, so don't worry about your Japanese.
If you like, take a cheki (instant photo) with a cast, or buy a drink for your favorite cast. These are completely optional — never required.
Our 3 Cafés
All three cafés share the same price system and are within walking distance of each other — café-hopping is easy. What differs is the concept, interior and costumes: all cast members work across the three cafés, and which café each cast member works at changes from day to day. Check the shift schedule before your visit. Events are always held jointly by all three cafés.
Idol Concept
A bright space lit with blue neon, where "idols in the rough" welcome you. Perfect if you love Japanese idol culture, cheki photos and cheering for your favorite (oshi).
Gothic × Jirai-kei
A dark & sweet fantasy space in black and pink neon, themed on gothic-lolita and "jirai-kei" (dark-cute) fashion culture. For fans of Japan's yami-kawaii aesthetic.
Classic Maid Cafe
"Welcome home, Master." A classic Japanese maid café with an elegant, friendly atmosphere. Recommended for first-timers, women and couples.
Good To Know
Just drop by. On event days it can get busy, so checking each café's official X (Twitter) beforehand is recommended.
Solo visits are welcome, and women are very welcome. Friends, couples and groups are welcome too.
All cafés open at 18:00 and close late (closing time varies by café and day; irregular holidays).
Every café has an all-you-can-drink soft-drink course (Men ¥2,000 / Women ¥1,500 per hour). No additional cover charge applies to the all-you-can-drink course.
Come as you are — casual clothes are fine. You can enjoy a short visit starting from 1 hour.
Cheki photos with the casts are available. For other photography inside the café, please ask the staff.
Access
The cafés are in the Nakayamate-dori and Shimoyamate-dori areas of central Sannomiya. Walking time varies by café and station exit; use each café’s map for directions.
See each café card above for the exact address and Google Maps link.
Walk-ins are welcome. If you'd like to book a seat in advance, you can use our reservation site (in Japanese).
Not sure how to order? Just show this page to our staff — they'll take care of the rest.