An inn where you can spend time with cats in an old folk houseSummary

This article is a research list of inns where the conditions could be confirmed as of 2026-08-14, based on Neko Yado Research’s published individual articles and attribute audits. Please check the official information of each inn before making a reservation, as business hours, availability of cats, plans, and transportation conditions may change.

We have summarized an old folk house/machiya style cat inn where you can feel the wooden buildings and the life of cats. The age of a building and its designation as a cultural property are not the same thing.

Contents

Criteria for posting this list
Accommodation where conditions were confirmed
Points compared to “old folk houses”
How to read reference materials
Please double check before booking
Things to be careful about in old buildings
List update policy
Summary
Related guides

Criteria for posting this list

Official information or individual articles will list inns where you can check the characteristics of old folk houses, townhouses, historic wooden buildings, etc., as well as the presence and contact of resident cats.

“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

Washinmura

Cat inn “Washinmura” in Futtsu, Chiba | 16 rescued cats sometimes come to play in the guest room

Chiba PrefectureFuttsu's Washinmura is a glamping facility in Satoyama where rescued cats freely roam the grounds and guest room. We will introduce how to spend time with cats, guest room, access, and things to note before staying from the official information.

Basic information

Address: Chiba PrefectureFuttsu Takamizo 14
Distance to cats: A rescue cat lives on the premises and may come to visit the guest room.
Check with this list: Check the contact points between buildings such as old folk houses and townhouses and resident cats
Accommodation type: Old folk house/glamping
Transportation: When using public transportation, check the transportation conditions in advance

Features of this inn

An inn that combines glamping and a stay in an old folk house. A rescue cat lives on the premises and sometimes comes to the guest room. Please check the building type and cat access area for each reservation plan.

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

Address: 1933-1 Takamatsucho, Kagawa 761-0104
Distance to cat: There is a current accommodation example where a resident cat visited the guest room.
Check with this list: Check the contact points between buildings such as old folk houses and townhouses and resident cats
Access: About 4 minutes walk from Kotoden Kotakamatsu Station

Features of this inn

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

Hatagoya Yuimaru

Image of a cat relaxing by the window of an old building Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Cat inn in Ishikawa/Kanazawa "Hatagoya Yuimaru" | Rent a house where you can interact with the host's cat

Hatagoya Yuimaru in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture is an inn in a traditional house that officially markets itself as a place where you can interact with cats. We will introduce the distance to the cat, guest room configuration, and access to sightseeing in Kanazawa.

Basic information

Address: 1-12-41 Tamahoko, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 921-8002
Distance to cat: Officially announced as “an accommodation where you can interact with cats”
Check with this list: Check the points of contact between buildings such as old folk houses and townhouses and resident cats
guest room: 1st floor for guests, 2 Japanese-style rooms, kitchen, living room, bathroom

Features of this inn

Hatagoya Yuimaru in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture is an old folk house that officially claims to be an inn where you can interact with cats. We will introduce the distance to the cat, guest room configuration, and access to sightseeing in Kanazawa.

Kogashimaso

Image of a cat spending time under the table indoors Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Cat inn in Wakasa, Fukui “Kogashimaso” | An inn where you can meet cats at a secret hot spring by the lake

Investigated Kogashimaso in Wakasa Town, Fukui Prefecture. We will introduce word-of-mouth information about encounters with cats, hot springs, and guest-room visits at a lakeside inn.

Basic information

Address: 334-1-8 Kiyama, Wakasa-cho, Mikata Kaminaka-gun, Fukui 919-1301
Distance to cat: There are current reviews that say they came to the guest room (no official guarantee)
Check with this list: Check the contact points between buildings such as old folk houses and townhouses and resident cats
guest room: 25 rooms in total, all guest rooms and lobby Wi-Fi enabled
Features: Lake Suigetsu, natural hot springs, Wakasa cuisine

Features of this inn

Investigated Kogashimaso in Wakasa Town, Fukui Prefecture. We will introduce word-of-mouth information about encounters with cats, hot springs, and guest-room visits at a lakeside inn.

Kusachike

Illustrative image of an inn with a cat Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Hyogo/Awaji Island's cat inn "Kusachike" | An old folk house inn with cats and a library for one group per day

Kusachike in Minamiawaji City, Hyogo Prefecture is an old Japanese-style inn with cats and a private library for one group per day only. We will introduce how to maintain distance from cats, the facilities of a one-building rental, and how to spend your time on a family trip.

Basic information

Address: 790 Wabundoi, Minamiawaji City, Hyogo Prefecture 656-0161
Distance with cats: You may be able to interact with them on the premises
Check with this list: Check the contact points between buildings such as old folk houses and townhouses and resident cats
Accommodation type: Old folk house accommodation for one group per day

Features of this inn

Kusachike, located in Minamiawaji City, Hyogo Prefecture, is an old Japanese-style inn with cats and a private library. We will introduce how to stay away from cats, the facilities of renting a house, and how to spend your time on a family trip.

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

Address: 203-1 Teramachi, Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture 690-0063
Distance to cats: Resident cat Tamasaburo lives here. There is a possibility of meeting inside the inn.
Check with this list: Check the contact points between buildings such as old folk houses and townhouses and resident cats
Access: About 5 minutes walk from JR Matsue Station

Features of this inn

Macchaya no Yado

Image of cats gathering indoors Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Okinawa, Irapu Island cat inn "Macchaya no Yado" | a small inn with only 2 guest rooms to spend time with resident cat Tenne

Macchaya no Yado on Irabu Island, Okinawa Prefecture, is a small inn with two rooms where the resident cat Amane and the resident dog live. We will introduce the distance to the cat, guest room, breakfast, and access.

Basic information

Location: 735-2 Irabu Ikemasoe, Miyakojima City, Okinawa Prefecture 906-0502
Distance with cats: You may be able to interact with cats in common areas or while walking.
Check with this list: Check the points of contact between buildings such as old folk houses and townhouses and resident cats
guest room： 2 rooms in total

Features of this inn

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: 33 Oaza-Wakimachi, Wakimachi, Mima City, Tokushima Prefecture, 779-3610
Distance to cats: The current plan clearly states that you can interact with the host and cats.
Check with this list: Check the contact points between buildings such as old folk houses and townhouses and resident cats

Features of this inn

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

The order of publication is not a ranking. At each link, you can check the current information about the cat, where you can meet it, the accuracy of guest-room visits, unconfirmed items, and links to official information.

Points compared to “old folk houses”

We have narrowed down our selection to not just lodgings with Japanese-style rooms, but lodgings that utilize old folk houses and townhouses, or where we can confirm that they are historic wooden buildings. We do not speculate on the age or heritage designation of a building unless there is official evidence to support it. When choosing one, compare not only the atmosphere, but also the stairs and steps, air conditioning, heating, water, how sound travels, and the range in which the cat will spend time in individual articles. At facilities that have a general hotel building and an old folk house building, the experience will vary depending on the building you book.

How to read reference materials

Publication decisions are based on the official information of each inn and the confirmation source recorded in the linked individual research article. We will update the guest rooms that can be booked now and the points of contact with cats, rather than when the property was renovated or the name of the building.

Please double check before booking

Is the resident cat currently living at the inn on the desired date?
Where and when you can meet the cats, and whether you can touch them or not
Are the conditions the same for your desired accommodation plan?
You may not be able to meet the cat due to its rest days or physical condition.
Latest conditions for transportation, meals, and check-in

Things to be careful about in old buildings

Check for steps, steep stairs, sliding doors, screen doors, and noise. Cats may be able to open the door, so we do not open it for ventilation or photography purposes.

List update policy

If the conditions change due to information from the inn, updates to the official website, or on-site interviews, we will update the individual articles and this list at the same time. Old SNS posts alone will not raise the conditions for publication. If you notice any errors or changes in the information, please let us know along with the official source of confirmation.

Summary

At the old folk house cat inn, the uniqueness of the building and the daily lives of the cats overlap. Please understand the equipment conditions, be careful of the door and your feet, and stay quiet.