This was my first experience at a cat cafe and wow, I was impressed!
It starts with an introduction to the room where there are a dozen friendly cats. Some will come right up to you and lay in your lap while others take their time before they pick someone they want to check out. Then toys are brought out so you can play with the cats. Finally, you are allowed to feed the cats different treats (and some are sneakier about getting their treats than others).
The cats are very well cared for and you can tell that they hold a special place in the volunteers' hearts. Overall I was glad I got to experience this while I was in Kyoto!