6 cat inns in Chugoku | Guest-room cat visits, hot springs, and rescue-cat facilities

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.

In the Chugoku region, you can compare traditional houses with cats in the guest room, guest houses near the station, hot spring inns, inns with cat shelters, and small inns in the mountains and countryside.

Contents

Criteria for posting this list
Accommodation 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 will 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.

Accommodation where conditions were confirmed

Nyan STAY

Image of a cat sleeping in a room with sunlight Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Hiroshima/Kure's cat inn "Nyan STAY" | An inn where about 10 rescued cats may visit the guest room

Nyan STAY in Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture is a cat inn where about 10 rescued cats live in old folk houses and freely walk inside the inn and may visit the guest room. We will introduce how to spend time with cats, the guest room, and precautions.

Basic information

Location: Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture
Distance with cats: A | Cats may come to the guest room. Approximately 10 rescued cats roam inside the inn and may come to the guest room.
Confirmation in this list: Verify the basis for guest-room visits in published individual articles
Features of the stay: An old farmhouse inn where rescued cats live

Features of this inn

This is an inn where you are guided on how to open the guest room door and wait for the cat, without trapping the cat or hindering its desire to leave.

Matsue Guesthouse

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

Matsue Guesthouse, a cat inn in Matsue, Shimane | An inn near the station where you can spend time with resident cat Tamasaburo

Investigated Matsue Guesthouse in Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture. We will introduce you to interactions with the resident cat Tamasaburo, an old folk house guest house near the station, and things to keep in mind.

Basic information

Location: Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture
Distance with cats: B｜You can interact inside the inn・in a dedicated space. You can interact with the resident cat Tamasaburou 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 guesthouse near the station

Features of this inn

This is an inn that is easy to incorporate into your walk around Matsue. This will allow you to maintain a safe distance from cats in shared spaces while also being considerate of other guests.

Yuzako Onsen Ryokan

Image of a cat resting in a sunny room Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Cat inn near Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine in Shimane “Yuzako Onsen Ryokan” | A soothing inn with cats and hot springs

Research guide to Yuzako Onsen Ryokan in Ota, Shimane: published information on resident cats and the cat room, hot springs, and its location for visiting Iwami Ginzan.

Basic information

Location: Ota City, Shimane Prefecture
Distance with cats: B｜inside the inn・You can interact with cats in a dedicated space. Check the contact points with cats in the resident cat and guest room
Check this list: Check the contact points of inside the inn, dedicated space, etc. in published individual articles
Accommodation features: Hot spring inn, Iwami Ginzan sightseeing

Features of this inn

You can add time with resident cats to your hot spring and Iwami Ginzan sightseeing. Please check the terms and conditions of the cat room and opening hours before making a reservation.

Daisen Utopia

Image of a calico cat looking out the window Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Cat inn in Daisen, Tottori “Daisen Utopia” | An inn where you can enjoy seasonal cuisine with resident cat Nyajira

Daisen Utopia in Daisen-cho, Tottori Prefecture is a highland inn where the resident cat Nyajira looks around inside the inn. We will introduce the distance from cats, guest room, seasonal cuisine, and access.

Basic information

Location: Oyama Town, Tottori Prefecture
Distance to the cat: C｜Meet the resident cat (unconfirmed contact).Confirm resident cat Nyajira’s presence and patrol inside the inn
Confirm with this list: Confirm enrollment in individual published articles. Touching range is unconfirmed
Accommodation Features: Daisen Takahara-juku, seasonal cuisine

Features of this inn

This is an inn where a resident cat looks around inside the inn, but the range of contact is unconfirmed. I chose Daisen’s nature and food as my main purpose.

Teshima Ryokan

Image of two cats facing each other indoors Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Cat inn “Teshima Ryokan” in Achisu, Yamaguchi | Protected cat shelter, inn where you can enjoy the cat garden and food

Teshima Ryokan in Achisu, Yamaguchi City is a six-room culinary inn with a cat garden and cat shelter. We will introduce how to interact with cats, guest room, cooking, and access.

Basic information

Location: Achisu, Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture
Distance with cats: B｜inside the inn・You can interact with cats in a dedicated space. You can interact with rescued cats in the attached shelter cat garden
Check this list: Check the contact points of inside the inn, dedicated space, etc. in published individual articles
Accommodation features: A 6-room culinary inn with a shelter for cats

Features of this inn

Combine a stay at a culinary inn with a visit to a rescue cat shelter. Prioritize usage time and the cat’s physical condition.

Sanno Chigura

Illustrative photo of a cat lying in sunlight beside a window Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Cat inn in Ibara, Okayama "Sanno Chigura" | Farmhouse guesthouse where you can enjoy Satoyama cuisine with cats

Sanno Chigura, located in Ibara City, Okayama Prefecture, is a farm guesthouse that hosts one group per day, with resident cats. This guide covers interaction conditions, the separate Japanese-style room, wild game and satoyama cuisine, and access.

Basic information

Location: Ibara City, Okayama Prefecture
Distance to cat: C｜Meet the resident cat (unconfirmed contact). Confirmed that a cat lives at the inn. Touching range is unconfirmed
Confirm with this list: Confirm whether cats still live at the inn in individual published articles. Touching range is unconfirmed
Accommodation features: Farm stay for one group per day, Satoyama cuisine

Features of this inn

This is a farmhouse inn where you can enjoy a separate Japanese-style room and Satoyama cuisine. Don’t expect too much contact with cats and choose it for your entire rural stay.

How to choose by purpose

Possibility of guest-room visits: Nyan STAY
Public transportation and walking around town: Matsue Guesthouse
Hot spring: Yuzako Onsen Ryokan
Rescue cat activity: Teshima Ryokan
Mountain/Sato stay: Daisen Utopia, Sanno Chigura

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 visiting the guest room 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

The six inns in the Chugoku region are divided by cat contact points: guest rooms, common areas, shelters, and sightings inside the inn. Deciding on the travel distance and purpose of stay will make your choice easier.

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.