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Japan might be known for its more out-there culture, quirks and futuristic technology (who doesn’t want heated toilet seats?) but this one might not be everyone’s favourite tourist spot.

After cat, dog, and owl cafes, now comes a snake cafe. Fun.

Serpent lovers or those trying to conquer their fear of snakes can spend 1,000 Japanese yen (£6.53) to hang out with the reptiles.

Tokyo Snake Central allows you to sip on some juice and get some grub all the while holding a snake, if you want to.


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The cafe in Shibuya has snake decor and a matching theme with the foods as they offer sausages with snake tongues (don’t worry, the tongues are just cut up tomato strips). The cafe’s pipes are even clad in snakeskin-patterned wallpaper.



Hisamitsukaneko opened the cafe because of his love of reptiles.

He wanted to dispel their dangerous reputation, and hopes that allowing the non-venomous snakes will allow people to see they are fun and friendly creatures.

The joint boasts 35 snakes of 20 different species. Some of the popular ones include Trans-Pecos rat snake, jungle carpet python, corn snake, ball python, Brazil rainbow boa, Honduran milk snake, San Francisco garter snake and Baron’s green racer.

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Snakes are kept in transparent cases and for an extra fee you can pet the larger ones on special sofas with a towel on your lap.

The latest animal cafe has been a hit with tourists, one of whom left a review on TripAdvisor saying: ‘We had one snake that was super hyper and was very entertaining to watch!

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‘Also for around $5 (£3.70) more you can hold the snakes. I would highly recommend it. I’ve had snakes been put on my shoulders before, but this was a million times better. One of the snakes was extremely friendly which surprised me.’

Will you be planning a visit?

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