DAWN | Avatar Robot Cafe ver.β
Cool coffee house offering light fare & futuristic remote-controlled robot servers.
DAWN | Avatar Robot Cafe ver.β is rated 4.6 / 5 from 2,787 Google reviews and sits about 644 m (8 min walk) from Ningyocho station.
General overview
About DAWN | Avatar Robot Cafe ver.β
DAWN | Avatar Robot Cafe ver.β is an accessibility-focused café in Nihombashi where remotely operated avatar robots, including OriHime and OriHime-D, interact with guests and serve drinks or food. The robots are piloted by people who may be working from home, living with disabilities, or otherwise unable to work in person. This information is based on general training knowledge and has not been checked live.
- Interact with remotely operated avatar robots and their pilots.
- Experience an inclusive café designed around remote participation and accessible employment.
- Located on the ground floor in Nihombashi, within convenient reach of several central Tokyo train and subway stations.
- Suitable for visitors interested in robotics, social design, accessibility, and unusual café experiences.
Things to do here
Avatar robot café visit
Order refreshments while communicating with pilots through the café’s avatar robots. The interaction is the principal attraction rather than a conventional robot performance.
OriHime interaction
OriHime is a small communication-oriented avatar robot used for conversation, hospitality, and remote social participation.
OriHime-D service experience
The larger OriHime-D robot may be used for hospitality or service-related tasks, depending on the day and operating schedule.
Inclusive-design visit
Learn through the experience how telepresence robots can support work, communication, and participation for people unable to attend a workplace physically.
Arrive about 10–15 minutes before the reservation time. Allow additional time to travel through Nihombashi and to locate the building entrance; check the reservation instructions for the exact entrance and check-in process.
Advance reservation is advisable and may be required, particularly for preferred seating, busy periods, groups, or visitors needing specific accessibility arrangements.
This overview is general knowledge, not confirmed against an official source — verify hours, prices and entry rules before you go.
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How to reach
DAWN | Avatar Robot Cafe ver.β is about 644 m (~8 min walk) from Ningyocho station on the Tokyo Metro.
Before you go
Good to know
Verify tickets, seasonal hours, entry rules, and special events on the official website before visiting.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get to DAWN | Avatar Robot Cafe ver.β from Ningyocho station?
DAWN | Avatar Robot Cafe ver.β is about 644 m (roughly 8 min walk) from Ningyocho station on the Tokyo Metro. Use the directions link on this page for turn-by-turn walking directions.
What is DAWN | Avatar Robot Cafe ver.β rated?
DAWN | Avatar Robot Cafe ver.β has a Google rating of 4.6 out of 5 from 2,787 reviews.
What's near DAWN | Avatar Robot Cafe ver.β?
Also within a short walk of the same station: Royal Park Hotel, Gyukatsu Motomura Coredo Muromachi Branch, Pokémon Center DX.
Is DAWN | Avatar Robot Cafe ver.β wheelchair accessible?
Yes — Google lists the following accessibility features for DAWN | Avatar Robot Cafe ver.β: wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible restroom, wheelchair-accessible seating.
Is DAWN | Avatar Robot Cafe ver.β good for children?
Yes — Google lists DAWN | Avatar Robot Cafe ver.β as good for children.
Are dogs allowed at DAWN | Avatar Robot Cafe ver.β?
Google does not list DAWN | Avatar Robot Cafe ver.β as allowing dogs.
Does DAWN | Avatar Robot Cafe ver.β have outdoor seating?
Google does not list DAWN | Avatar Robot Cafe ver.β as having outdoor seating.
What is DAWN Avatar Robot Cafe?
It is a café where remotely operated avatar robots communicate with guests and help provide hospitality. The pilots can participate remotely, making the café an example of inclusive employment and telepresence.
Do I need a ticket to enter?
It is generally a café rather than a ticketed museum, so visitors normally pay for food and drinks. Reservations may be required or strongly recommended, and special plans may have separate charges.
Can I talk with the robot pilots?
Yes. Conversation with the pilots is a central part of the experience, although the length and availability of interaction can depend on staffing, reservations, and the day’s operations.
Is the café suitable for wheelchair users?
The concept is strongly accessibility-oriented, but practical details such as step-free entry, table dimensions, restroom access, and aisle space should be confirmed directly before visiting.
Can I visit without a reservation?
Walk-ins may sometimes be accepted if space is available, but they are not guaranteed. Booking ahead is the safer option.
How long should I plan to stay?
Allow approximately one to two hours for a meal or drink and meaningful interaction with the avatar robots.
Where is it?
The listed address is Japan, 〒103-0023 Tokyo, Chuo City, Nihonbashihonchō, 3-chōme−8−3, 1F, in the Nihombashi area of central Tokyo.
Are the robots autonomous?
The café’s distinctive robots are generally teleoperated by human pilots rather than functioning solely autonomously. Availability of individual robots may vary.
Can I take photographs?
Usually casual photography may be possible, but request permission before photographing people, pilots, screens, or behind-the-scenes areas and obey any venue signage.
Data and photos from Google Places, generated October 27, 2026. Ratings, hours and prices can change — confirm anything time-sensitive before you go.