Inn features
- Shuttle available
- Car recommended
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This article is a research guide based on official information as of 2026-08-14 and facility information in Yamagata Prefecture. This is not a local coverage article. When meeting and interacting with resident cats, please prioritize the cat’s wishes.
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Illustrative image (not a photograph of Hot Time Cat or inside the inn) / Photo: Dương Nhân, Pexels
“Lodge Hot Time” in Yonezawa Ski Resort in Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture is a 12-room inn where resident cats and dogs live. The official website introduces cats and dogs as friendly and popular with guests, and highlights the inn’s attractions as spending time with the animals and eating Yonezawa beef.
A friendly resident cat greets guests.
Official website says that the cats and dogs are warmly welcoming and friendly to guests. We classify this as B because we can expect contact inside the inn, but we do not classify it as A because we cannot confirm guest-room visits.
If a cat approaches, ask the hostess where you can touch it, and if the cat moves away, do not chase it. Dogs also live here, so if you don’t like dogs, please inquire about the animal’s living area and travel route before making a reservation.
Yonezawa beef dinner is the star
Dinner included plans include Yonezawa beef steak or sukiyaki. The guideline is 150g for steak and 200g for sukiyaki, but these may vary depending on purchasing and plans. Both breakfast and dinner are served in the dining hall.
Even if animals appear near the cafeteria, do not feed them human food. Please discuss any allergies, food intolerances, or children’s meals when making a reservation.
12 rooms and shared facilities
According to the current official information, there are a total of 12 guest rooms. Baths are separate for men and women, refrigerators are shared, washing machines are free, and dryers are available for a fee. There is a space where you can read comics and children, and there is also a wood stove in the colder months.
The guest room has a TV and a kettle can be rented. Please check the bed, Japanese-Western room, capacity, toilet location, etc. for each guest room in the reservation plan. Follow the instructions on Inside the Inn to keep children and resident cats away from the wood-burning stove.
Pick-up and drop-off from the parking lot in Yonezawa Ski Resort during winter
The location is 24244-17 Kariyasu, Manse-cho, Yonezawa City. Head for Yonezawa Ski Resort from the Yonezawa Hachimanbara IC direction. The Yamagata Prefectural Sports Commission is approximately a 15-minute drive from Yonezawa Station and offers reservation-based transportation.
In winter, we use the Yonezawa Ski Resort’s second parking lot, and snowmobile transportation to the lodge is available if necessary. During the snowy season, winter tires and the latest road information are essential. Check-in is from 14:00 to 21:00 and check-out is from 11:00.
- Contact with resident cats and visits to guest rooms are not guaranteed.
- A dog also lives here.
- Please check in advance how to park and arrange pick-up and drop-off during the winter.
- Please check the configuration of the guest room and common facilities against the plan.
- Please confirm meal options and arrival time at the time of reservation.
Basic information
| Item | Contents |
|---|---|
| Facility name | Lodge Hot Time |
| Location | 24244-17 Kariyasu, Manse-cho, Yonezawa City, Yamagata (local address: 山形県米沢市万世町刈安24244-17) |
| resident cat | Officially introduces a friendly cat. Dogs also available |
| Distance from cats | Welcome guests inside the inn.guest-room visits unconfirmed |
| guest room | 12 rooms in total |
| Meals | Yonezawa beef steak, sukiyaki, etc. |
| Access | Approximately 15 minutes by car from Yonezawa Station, reservation-based shuttle service available |
| Official website | Lodge Hot Time |
Location and Google Maps
Lodge Hot Time (ロッヂ ホットタイム)
〒992-1121 山形県米沢市万世町刈安24244-17
Summary
Lodge Hot Time is an inn that combines a friendly resident cat and dog, Yonezawa beef, and a ski resort location. It is suitable for a stay where you do not only chase cats, but also enjoy meals and activities on the plateau, and interact calmly with cats when they approach you.
