Maid Cafes in Japan: 10 Cafes to Visit in Tokyo, Osaka, and More

Japan's Maid Cafes

Are you interested in visiting a maid cafe in Japan? Then this article, which introduces our recommended maid cafes in Akihabara and across Japan, is for you.

We also deep dive into all the questions you might have, including cafe menus and costs, so even first-time visitors can have a great time.

Maid Cafe Culture and Recommended Stores

Maid Cafe Culture: Fees, How to Order, and Rules
Maid Cafes in Akihabara, Tokyo
1. Cure Maid Cafe
2. At-Home Cafe
3. Maidreamin
4. Cafe Mailish
5. Magical Lollipop
Maid Cafes in Osaka
6. CCOCha
7. Cafe e-maid
8. Sweet Tease
9. Mirai Connect: Top Maid Cafe in Fukuoka
10. Angel Pure: Top Maid Cafe in Hiroshima

Maid Cafe Culture in Japan

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A maid cafe is an establishment where female staff dressed in maid outfits serve customers, treating them as their masters.

The atmosphere of each cafe varies, with a wide range of options—from the more common cafe-style shops to authentic classic cafes and even futuristic ones.

Standard Fee System, How to Order, and Menus

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Most maid cafes require you to pay a fee upon entering. In this scenario, the standard option includes an entrance charge and one drink.

There are various other items on the menu besides just food and drinks. Some maid cafes offer services such as a Cheki photo (*) or live dance performances for an additional fee.

Items commonly found on the food menu include omurice (omelet rice), hamburger steak, and desserts. The maids who serve you may also draw a picture or message on your food.

The rate for each service is as follows:
Entry fee: 500 - 1,000 yen
Drinks: 500 - 1,500 yen
Food menu: 500 - 2,000 yen
Dessert menu: 900 - 1,500 yen
Cheki photo: 1,000 yen
Live performance: 1,500 - 4,000 yen

* Cheki Photo: a type of photography (polaroid) where the picture is printed immediately using an instant camera.

Rules to Follow at a Maid Cafe

Each maid cafe has its own set of rules. Taking photos of the maids inside the cafe without their consent is generally prohibited.

Depending on the cafe, the menu may include services such as taking photos with a maid or taking a Cheki photo together. Be sure to order these services from the menu and obtain consent before taking any photos.

Touching a maid’s outfit or body while they are serving you, as well as using vulgar language, is strictly prohibited. Please adhere to basic social norms to fully enjoy your experience at the maid cafe.

Additionally, actions such as asking for personal information or waiting outside the cafe for the staff are strictly prohibited.

It’s important to review the rules beforehand, as each cafe may have specific rules. Generally, when visiting a maid cafe for the first time, the maids will provide a detailed explanation of what is prohibited.

5 Recommended Maid Cafes in Akihabara, Tokyo

Akihabara, a haven for anime, games, and pop culture enthusiasts, is home to many maid cafes. In the next section, we introduce five maid cafes we highly recommend.

1. Cure Maid Cafe

Cure Maid Cafe is Japan’s very first maid cafe established in 2001. Maids in classical outfits welcome you as you enter. The cafe also has a relaxing and calm atmosphere.

Known for its appearance in well-known anime series, the cafe is also a favorite among anime fans.

There is no entry fee. You only pay for the food and drinks you order, so the system is similar to that of a regular cafe or restaurant.

Cure Maid Cafe
Address: Tokyo, Chiyoda, Sotokanda 1-2-7 Onoden 4F GEE!Store Akiba
Business Hours: 11:00 - 20:00
Official Website: https://www.curemaid.jp (Japanese)

2. At-Home Cafe

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At-Home Cafe emphasizes entertainment with the concept of the cafe being the “home” that their master is returning to.

The menu offers several options, including taking a commemorative photo with a maid, having a maid draw on your food, having a magical spell cast to make your food more delicious, and enjoying games with the maids.

The cafe spans from the third to seventh floor with each floor featuring a different maid concept and interior design.

The food menu features adorable items such as “Pipiyopiyopiyo♪ Baby Chick Rice” (1,100 yen) and “Moe Moe Pink Curry♥ Purerari∞Curerari Magic Spell” (1,100 yen). The cafe is particularly popular among women.

At-Home Cafe Akihabara Main
Address: Tokyo, Chiyoda, Sotokanda 1-11-4
Business Hours: 10:00 - 22:00
Official Website: https://www.cafe-athome.com/

3. Maidreamin

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Maidreamin is a large, well-known maid cafe chain with stores in many cities in Japan and even overseas.

The maid cafe follows a classic concept, welcoming customers that have entered (visited) the land of dreams as masters and mistresses.

Their menu features classic items such as omurice and hamburger steak. Additionally, you can enjoy cafe experiences like playing competitive games with the maids or having them draw on your food.

You can also watch live performances, including song and dance, by the maids.

Depending on the time of year, the cafe may host events such as birthday celebrations for the maids or occasions where the maids serve you in special costumes.

Maidreamin Akihabara Main Store
Address: Tokyo, Chiyoda, Sotokanda 3-16-17 Sumiyoshi Building 6F
Business Hours: Weekdays 11:30 - 23:00, weekends and holidays 10:00 - 23:00
Official Website: https://maidreamin.com/multilp/

4. Cafe Mailish

Cafe Mailish is a cafe where the staff welcome you in maid outfits or character cosplays.

Every Thursday, the staff wear classical maid outfits (*). The cafe operates on a 90-minute, one order system with no entry fee.

Every weekend, various events are held including collaborations with game developers. You can check the event schedule on their website.

Cafe Mailish
Address: Tokyo, Chiyoda, Sotokanda 3-6-2 FH Kyowa Square 2F
Business Hours: Monday - Thursday (excluding holidays) 14:00 - 22:00, Fridays - Sundays 12:00 - 22:00
Closed: Wednesdays
Official Website: https://www.mailish.jp (Japanese)

* Classical Maid Outfit: a modest Victorian-style maid uniform that consists of a long black or navy blue dress with a white apron.

5. Magical Lollipop

Magical Lollipop is a maid cafe where the concept is that you are served by magical girl apprentices.

In this pastel cafe, customers are called “heroes,” which creates an experience that feels like you're in an RPG world.

For first-time visitors, the cafe offers a special “Tutorial Set” that includes the entry fee, unlimited drinks, omurice with a drawing, and a Cheki photo with a maid. This set ensures a great experience even for newcomers.

The cafe has an official YouTube channel, so you can see what the cafe is like before your visit.

Magical Girl Maid Cafe Magical Lollipop
Address: Tokyo, Chiyoda, Sotokanda 4-2-7 TIT Akihabara 3F
Business Hours: Weekdays 17:00 - 23:00, weekends and holidays 15:00 - 23:00
Official Website: https://www.akiba-maidcafe.co.jp/en/#magical-lollipop

3 Recommended Maid Cafes in Osaka

Popular maid cafes in Osaka are mostly concentrated in the Namba area, a renowned downtown district. In this next section, we introduce three highly recommended maid cafes.

6. CCOCha

CCOCha was the first maid cafe established in Nipponbashi, Osaka. The maids not only look cute, but are also full of humor, ensuring that customers leave with a smile.

Their original menu also features many items with unconventional names, such as “Maid’s Choice Soda,” “Mero Mero Melon Juice,” “Passionate Drink,” and “Tsunderedar” (a combination of tsundere, a term for someone that acts hot and cold, and radar).

CCOCha
Address: Osaka, Naniwa, Nambanaka 2-4-8
Business Hours: Weekdays 15:00 - 20:30, weekends and holidays 12:00 - 20:30
Official Website: https://ccocha.com/ (Japanese)

7. Cafe e-maid

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Cafe e-maid provides a calm, antique setting where you can enjoy dishes prepared by a chef and about 30 types of black tea brewed by the maids.

You can also enjoy the daily special bread, available exclusively on weekdays, baked by the maids, something that is rare for a maid cafe.

The cafe operates on a one order per person system (orders must be over 495 yen). There is no entry fee, so you can easily stop by on your way home from running errands.

Cafe e-maid
Address: Osaka, Naniwa, Nambanaka 2-3-6 Ladies’ Mansion Nishiyama 1F
Business Hours: Monday - Friday 12:00 - 22:30, weekends and holidays 11:00 - 22:30
Official Website: https://www.e-maid.net (Japanese)

8. Sweet Tease

Sweet Tease is a maid cafe where you can enjoy an elegant time while listening to classical music.

Their original uniforms are popular for being both elegant and cute. The cafe is also known for having several maids who have won the Nipponbashi Maid Contest Grand Prix.

Events, including birthday and graduation celebrations, are regularly held, allowing you to see the maids in a different light than usual.

Sweet Tease
Address: Osaka, Naniwa, Nambanaka 2-3-6 Ladies' Mansion Nishiyama 1F
Business Hours: Monday - Thursday 15:00 - 22:00, Friday - Sunday and holidays 12:00 - 23:30
Official Website: https://x.com/maid_st

9. Mirai Connect: Top Maid Cafe in Fukuoka

Mirai Connect is a maid cafe in Tenjin, Fukuoka with a futuristic Vocaloid theme. The interior is space-themed, creating a distinct futuristic atmosphere.

The entry fee is 880 yen per hour. There’s also an option for unlimited drinks at 2,400 yen per hour. You can check which maids are working that day on their official X account.

Mirai Connect
Address: Fukuoka, Chuo, Tenjin 3-14-2
Business Hours: Monday - Friday 19:00 - 2:00, Saturdays 15:00 - 2:00, Sundays 13:00 - 23:00
Official X: https://x.com/ConnectMirai (Japanese)

10. Angel Pure: Top Maid Cafe in Hiroshima

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Angel Pure is a maid cafe located just a five-minute walk from Hiroshima Station.

You can enjoy popular maid cafe services, like having a maid draw on your omurice or cast a magic spell to make your food taste even better. You can also take a Cheki photo with your favorite maid.

Various events are held each month, so be sure to check their official X account if you’re interested.

Angel Pure
Address: Hiroshima, Minami, Enkobashicho 6-8 Kowa 15
Business Hours: 19:00 - 2:00, Fridays/Saturdays 3:00
Official Website: https://angelpure-hiroshima.com (Japanese)

Experience Japan Through Maid Cafes

Maid cafes, which started in Akihabara, Tokyo, have now spread across Japan to cities such as Osaka, the largest in western Japan, Fukuoka, and Sapporo. With a variety of concepts available, visit one that piques your interest to fully experience Japan’s maid cafe culture.

Written by Kakutama editorial team
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