6 cat inns in Shikoku | Compare guest-room cat visits, traditional houses, and seaside stays

This article is a research list of accommodations whose conditions could be confirmed as of 2026-08-18, based on Neko Yado Research’s published individual articles, audits of distance to cats, and official/current accommodation information confirmed in each article. Please check the official information of each inn before making a reservation, as business hours, cat availability, accommodation plans, and transportation conditions may change.

The accommodations listed on Shikoku are divided into inns with cat windows, old folk houses with resident cats, one-group-per-day inns, hot spring hotels overlooking the sea, and island guest houses.

Contents

Criteria for posting this list
Accommodations where conditions were confirmed
How to choose by purpose
Things to check before making a reservation
Summary
Cat accommodation page by region

Criteria for posting this list

From published individual articles belonging to Regional Category, we list 6 accommodations where you can compare contact with cats and current accommodation information. The order is not a ranking.

“You can meet cats,” “you can touch them,” and “cats sometimes come to the guest room” are different conditions. A/B/C on this site indicates the distance to the cat, and does not indicate the quality or recommendation ranking of the accommodation.

Accommodations where conditions were confirmed

Shoraku Ryokan

Image of multiple cats spending time indoors Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

“Shoraku Ryokan”, a cat inn in Ozu, Ehime | An inn where resident cats come into your room through a small cat window

Shoraku Ryokan in Ozu, Ehime Prefecture is an inn where many resident cats live inside the inn and come to play in the guest room with a small cat window. We will introduce current information on how to spend time with cats, access, and precautions.

Basic information

Location: Ozu, Ehime Prefecture
Distance to cat: A｜A cat sometimes comes to the guest room. A resident cat may come to the guest room that has a small cat window.
Check this list: Check the basis for guest-room visits in published individual articles
Characteristics of the stay: Many cats live inside the inn, an inn near the station.

Features of this inn

This is an inn that allows cats to enter and leave the guest room on their own. Avoid blocking small windows and doors against the cat’s will.

Guesthouse Yashima

Cat Illustrative image of the article introducing Nekoyado Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Cat inn in Takamatsu, Kagawa "Guesthouse Yashima" | An old private house inn where a resident cat sometimes visits the guest room

Guesthouse Yashima in Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture is an old Japanese-style inn where a resident cat often visits the guest room. We will introduce the distance to the cats, the facilities, access, and things to keep in mind when making reservations.

Basic information

Location: Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture
Distance to cat: A｜A cat sometimes comes to the guest room. There is a current accommodation example where a resident cat visits the guest room.
Check this list: Check the basis for guest-room visits in published individual articles
Accommodation features: Old private house for rent, kitchen available

Features of this inn

You can rent the whole house and prepare your own meals while waiting for the resident cat’s visit. Check with the inn about how to handle the door when going out or sleeping.

Rom no Oyado

Image of a cat on the bed Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Cat inn in Mima, Tokushima "Rom no Oyado" | An old private house inn where you can interact with the host and cats once a day

Investigated Rom no Oyado in Mima City, Tokushima Prefecture. We will introduce accommodation styles where you can interact with hosts and cats, old folk houses near Udatsu townscape, and things to keep in mind.

Basic information

Location: Mima City, Tokushima Prefecture
Distance with cats: B｜Inside the inn, you can interact in a dedicated space. You can also interact with the host and cats inside the inn.
Confirmation in this list: Check for contact points such as “inside the inn” or “dedicated space” in published individual articles.
Features of the guest room: An old farmhouse for one group per day, located near the traditional town with raised verandas.

Features of this inn

This is a private lodging type accommodation that includes interaction with the host. We enjoy not only cats but also old folk houses and local life together.

Hotel Shiroi Todai

Image of a cat relaxing in a wooden hut Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Cat inn in Hiwasa, Tokushima "Hotel Shiroi Todai" | Hot spring hotel with rescue cats and a view of the Pacific Ocean

Hotel Shiroi Todai in Hiwasa, Tokushima is an inn where rescue cats live and all rooms have ocean views where you can pet them in the lounge. Introducing cats, guest rooms, hot springs, and access.

Basic information

Location: Minami Town, Tokushima Prefecture
Distance with cats: B｜inside the inn・You can interact with them in a dedicated space. You may be able to interact with rescue cats in the lounge.
Check this list: Check the contact points of inside the inn, dedicated space, etc. in published individual articles
Accommodation features: All rooms have ocean views, hot spring hotel

Features of this inn

You can meet rescue cats at a hot spring hotel overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Observe the rules for using the cat’s rest area and lounge.

Minshuku Oyaji no Umi

Image of seeing a cat in an old folk house on the island Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Kagawa/Naoshima's cat inn "Minshuku Oyaji no Umi" | An inn in Honmura where you can spend time with a resident cat in an old folk house

Minshuku Oyaji no Umi in Naoshima-cho, Kagawa Prefecture is an 80-year-old old private house inn where you can interact with resident cats and resident dogs. We will introduce all 5 rooms, meals, manufacturing experiences, and access by bus.

Basic information

Location: Naoshima Town, Kagawa Prefecture
Distance with cats: B｜inside the inn・You can interact with cats in a dedicated space. You can interact with resident cats and signboard dogs inside the inn.
Check this list: Check the contact points of inside the inn, dedicated space, etc. in published individual articles
Accommodation features: Old folk house built about 80 years ago, 5 rooms in total

Features of this inn

You can enjoy staying in an old private house in the Honmura district of Naoshima. Please check the island’s bus and boat services and whether there is consideration for companions who are afraid of animals.

Ryokan Miki

Image of meeting a resident cat inside the inn Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Ryokan Miki, a cat inn in Sakaide, Kagawa | A family-like inn with 7 rooms where a resident cat greets you at the entrance

Ryokan Miki in Sakaide City, Kagawa Prefecture is a small inn with 7 rooms where a resident cat greets you at the entrance. We will introduce the distance from cats, Japanese-style rooms and shared baths, overnight stays, and access from Sakaide Station.

Basic information

Location: Sakaide City, Kagawa Prefecture
Distance to cat: C｜Meet the resident cat (unconfirmed contact).Confirm the presence of the resident cat at the entrance. Touching range is unconfirmed
Confirm with this list: Confirm whether the cats are still staying at the inn in individual published articles. Touching range is unconfirmed
Accommodation features: A small inn with 7 rooms, available for overnight stays.

Features of this inn

This is a family-style inn that is easy to visit from Sakaide Station. We will compare accommodations near the station without assuming contact with cats.

How to choose by purpose

Possible guest-room visits: Shoraku Ryokan, Guesthouse Yashima
Old houses: Guesthouse Yashima, Rom no Oyado, Minshuku Oyaji no Umi
Sea and hot springs: Hotel Shiroi Todai
Near the station: Shoraku Ryokan, Ryokan Miki
Island trip: Minshuku Oyaji no Umi

Things to check before making a reservation

Is the resident cat still present?
You can meet cats in the guest room, common areas, outdoors, or in dedicated spaces.
Is guest-room visit normal behavior, only for eligible plans, or an example from the past?
Choice of accommodation with meals or without meals and nearby restaurants
Transportation from the nearest station, transfer reservations, seasonal road conditions
Inn rules regarding photography, SNS posting, and flash

If you wish to have a cat visit your guest room, please do not open the door or lure them in with food. Please also check How to behave when a cat comes to the guest room and Accommodation etiquette preferred by resident cats before making a reservation.

Summary

Shikoku’s cat accommodations range from accommodations near train stations to islands and mountain areas. Consider ferries, buses, transfers, and last-minute flights as important as the distance to the cat.

Cat accommodation page by region

Official, local government, and current accommodation information for each inn is summarized in the “Sources” section of the individual article that can be accessed from the blog card above.