The World’s First! Japan’s Marmot Cafe is Born! | Marmot Village🦫

The World’s First! Japan’s Marmot Cafe is Born! | Marmot Village🦫

The world’s first marmot cafe is here in Japan! Get ready to be healed by these adorable marmots!🦫 Hi! I’m at Seibu-Shinjuku Station in Tokyo. Today, I’m visiting a one-of-a-kind marmot cafe! Just 10 minutes from Shinjuku, I’ve arrived at Nogata Station! From there, it’s a 5-minute walk to the marmot cafe! Cute. It’s a rainy day, but since the cafe is indoors, no worries! Let’s head in! The fee was 2,800 yen for an hour!($19.22) I was first greeted by four marmots! A traffic jam of cuteness! Even the way they sleep is cute. These are Alpine marmots.
They are a rodent species that lives in cold mountainous areas of Europe. As the name suggests, they can be found in the Alps. What makes them charming is their adorable behavior. Their unique movements totally captivate you😍 Though they’re related to squirrels, they are completely herbivorous. So they eat things like hay and rabbit pellets. They also have a gentle temperament and live in groups. And they just keep running and running. They run, stop, then run again on repeat! When two are running, a third one jumps in out of nowhere. This marmot cafe opened on May 24, 2025! It’s the birth of the world’s first marmot cafe. It’s called a cafe, but they don’t serve food. The real fun here is taking photos and just watching them! It’s such a joy to see marmots up this close! They’re so fluffy and cute. But you can’t touch them. (You’re staring too much) They freeze up so easily, making them perfect for photos😂 This area is home to Himalayan marmots! But they were still asleep. They’re supposed to be diurnal like us though😂 After a while, they started to wake up! (Good morning) Himalayan marmots are native to the Himalayas and the Tibetan Plateau in China. They’re often called “little old men” and are super popular on social media! You’ve probably seen those videos of a man feeding a marmot a rice cracker, or the ones where marmots scream. Importing them is extremely strict, but in 2025, they finally arrived in Japan for the first time! And these six marmots are the ones—making marmot history! Compared to the Alpine marmots, they seem to have lighter-colored fur. (Did someone call me?) Even their faces look slightly different. You okay there?😂 (So sleepy..!) They started getting more active. Normally, you’re not allowed to touch them, but today I got special permission to do so! The one holding the marmot is its owner.
(Dr. Marmot) Their fur is surprisingly soft! Even the belly is super fluffy. So cute… He tried to climb up onto my shoulder😂 Is he curious about my hair? Next, let’s try feeding them some treats! You can feed them veggies and fruits like cabbage and apples (200 yen/$1.39)🥬🍎 Starting with the Alpine marmots! Oops, he dropped it. He kind of looks like a flying squirrel😂 Let’s try giving them a sweet potato next. His name is Omochi. So cute! He totally looks like a gorilla🦍 That’s a good crunch! (Don’t look at me!) He’s running while eating🤣 This is a super rare sight! Even the staff said they’ve never seen it before! Wanna eat this apple? (I do!) Here you go—your turn! Huh? You don’t want it? I love how laid-back they are😂 Resisting the temptation of an apple? That’s impressive. I’m on a diet too, so I should learn from them. Apparently, they don’t eat treats they’ve dropped. Such spoiled little creatures. Ahh…too cute. I love those squishy love handles! That chubby body is just too endearing. Makes you wanna hug them tight. (Thanks for the meal!) And once again, he turned into a flying squirrel. Now it’s time for the Himalayan marmots! She ate directly from my hand! So cute. But if you look closely, she doesn’t have thumbs. Actually, this cafe also focuses on rescuing marmots. They take in marmots living in poor conditions at breeding facilities overseas, as well as injured marmots. Some breeders today are said to treat marmots very poorly. Marmot Village buys marmots raised in such harsh environments after they’ve been exported. 🙎‍♂️: I want marmots to feel love from humans, and realize that people aren’t scary. That was said by Dr. Marmot, the man who oversees the cafe as its ambassador. Though it’s called a “marmot cafe,” Marmot Village actually plays a major role as a rescue facility. Its revenue is used to maintain the facility and fund future rescue efforts. They also work with authorities in various countries to improve breeding conditions and tackle poaching issues. Some of the rescued marmots are said to be very fearful of people and even try to scare them off. The marmot who just ate that cucumber used to be like that too. Now, thanks to so many kind people, she’s finally opened up. I hope they’ll slowly learn to like humans. It may take time, but I believe they’ll be okay. Knowing these facts really changes the way you see marmots. Marmot Village is a place designed with their happiness as the top priority. For example, there’s a special resting area for them in the back. It’s filled with hay and chew toys, and arranged so they can relax without feeling people’s gaze. Marmots who appear in the cafe rotate between morning and afternoon depending on their condition. There’s also a rest period from 12 to 1 PM. The level of care to reduce their stress as much as possible is truly admirable. Looks delicious😂 Want some cabbage? Seems like cabbage isn’t very popular. He’s totally avoiding eye contact. Not hungry? He ate it! There’s food all over the floor😂 Ah! Sorry, sorry! So adorable. I could watch their movements forever. Oops, this one is pooping while eating💩 Their poop is small and perfectly round. The staff cleans up without getting in the master’s way🧹 (Get out already) Once the staff leaves, the master resumes eating. There are lots of stylish decorations here. This one’s cute. You also get this bottled water as a free gift with entry. You can relax and enjoy your time while watching the marmots. (Who’s that?) He’s secretly planning an escape. He’s always waiting for the perfect moment😂 Me: Is their fur kind of stiff? 👩: The Himalayan marmots have slightly coarser fur than these ones. 👩: The Alpine marmots have fur similar to rabbits🐰 Cute. Before I knew it, he had already escaped. He looked quite pleased with himself. *This is not a still image. Then, we got to hear their rare vocalizations. That’s a surprisingly high-pitched voice! But they only let us hear it once. Apparently, marmots rarely make sounds. At Marmot Village, you can even adopt an imported marmot as a pet. But since they’re very popular, expect a long wait. They offer detailed support, including care manuals, when adopting. However, for now, only residents of Japan are eligible to adopt. Only marmots raised in certified facilities and cleared in health checks are allowed for import. We also inspect whether your environment is suitable for marmots. If all conditions are met, you can start your dream marmot life! The question is—how difficult is it to raise a marmot? Since they’re rarely kept as pets worldwide, many people may feel unsure. But actually, they’re easier to care for than dogs or cats. They’re very social animals, so once they see you as a companion, they’ll become attached. They also have little body odor and barely make any noise. They can even be toilet trained! Not all marmots may learn it, but it’s definitely possible. As for their diet, they eat hay and rabbit food, just like we saw earlier. The ideal temperature is 20 to 25°C.
While temperature control is needed, they’re still relatively easy to care for. That said, there are some challenges too. They’re very active, so they need a lot of space. You’ll need to dedicate a whole room for your marmot. Their nails and teeth are sharp, so they might bite or scratch furniture. Marmots sometimes play dangerously😰😂 They don’t shed much, but they do molt in summer and winter. There are some tough parts,
but if you can handle them, you can live happily with a marmot. I want to have a marmot too. If I had one this cute at home, I’d be happy every day. But I travel a lot, so it might be difficult for me… One-night trips are probably my limit. So I think I’ll just keep coming back to this cafe. Can you keep marmots as pets in your country? Let me know in the comments✨ They sell lots of marmot-themed goods in the cafe! This candle is so cute! They also have stickers, keychains, and more. And if you book the one-hour course, you get a gift! Thank you! I had such a great time! Oh yeah, I forgot it was raining today. I’ll definitely be back! That hour went by in a flash. After that, I headed to Shibuya! Marmot Village is conveniently close to major Tokyo areas like Shibuya and Shinjuku! I got a little hungry, so I decided to check out that lounge. It was 1,650 yen for one hour including food! I’ve been to Shibuya before, but this was my first time here! You can choose your favorite food and enjoy it with a view. That’s the famous Shibuya Scramble Crossing we walked through earlier! Shibuya is a cutting-edge part of Japan. People from all walks of life pass through with hopes and dreams. I tried what they call a rice burger. It’s meat sandwiched between rice instead of buns! So good! The bread was all-you-can-eat, and you could take up to two frozen items. This gratin was amazing. You can choose whatever food you like, just like this. Here’s the frozen food section. They had a great variety of drinks too. Japanese snacks are seriously delicious😊 Oh right, time to open my gift! It had cute stickers, cards, and other goodies✨ Thanks so much for watching till the end! I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments! And don’t forget to like and subscribe🦫 See you next time!

I visited the world’s first marmot cafe, “Marmot Village”!
They had both Alpine marmots and Himalayan marmots there.
It was so exciting to see those SNS-famous marmots up close!
It’s very easy to get to, as it’s close to Shinjuku and Shibuya in Tokyo.
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20-minute
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Table of contents
0:00 Welcome to the World of Marmots!
0:17 Heading to the Marmot Cafe from Shinjuku Station, Tokyo
1:08 Marmot Village
5:21 Touch & Treat Experience
8:51 About Marmot Conservation
12:20 Just Watching Them Is So Healing
15:56 How to Take Care of Marmots
19:09 Marmot Goods
19:45 Into the Heart of Tokyo – Shibuya!
21:30 Thanks for Watching!

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