Cat Inns within Walking Distance of a Station

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, cat availability, plans, and transportation conditions may change.

We have summarized accommodations within walking distance from the station that are easy to choose for a cat accommodation trip without using a car. The walking time will vary depending on the weather and luggage, so check the actual route.

Correction on 2026-10-10: Removed the unconfirmed natural-hot-spring description of Masuya Ryokan in Sasaguri and described its station-front location instead. The original information confirmation date remains 2026-08-14.

Criteria for posting this list

We will list accommodations that have been confirmed to be within walking distance from the train station using official access information. Please check not only the distance, but also the stairs to the entrance and the movement with luggage.

“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

Aratama Ryokan

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

Cat inn in Beppu Onsen, Oita "Aratama Ryokan" | Interact with rescued cats during kitty time

Aratama Ryokan in Beppu, Oita Prefecture is a hot spring inn where you can interact with rescue cats who live inside the inn during a paid “cat time.”We will introduce how to interact, hot springs, and things to keep in mind before making a reservation.

Basic information

Address: 2-1-13 Beppu Hamawaki, Oita Prefecture, 874-0947
Distance to cats: You can interact with rescued cats during paid kitty time.
Check this list: Make sure you are within walking distance from the nearest station
Hot spring: Hamawaki Onsen
Meals: The current guidance is mainly room-only stays without meals. Use nearby restaurants

Features of this inn

Daikokukan

Image of a cat sleeping in front of the house Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Gunma Minakami Onsen cat inn "Daikokukan" | Hot spring inn where you can stay with rescued cats walking inside the inn

Daikokukan in Minakami-cho, Gunma Prefecture is a pet-friendly hot spring inn where multiple rescue cats often walk inside the inn. We will introduce the resident cats, guest rooms, hot springs, overnight stays, and access.

Basic information

Address: 795 Yubara, Minakami-cho, Tone-gun, Gunma Prefecture 379-1617
Distance with cats: You may be able to meet inside the inn, but the contact range is unconfirmed
Check this list: Make sure you are within walking distance from the nearest station
Accommodation type: Room without meals, pets allowed in the same room
Features: Minakami Onsen, open-air bath for pets, playroom

Features of this inn

Daikokukan in Minakami-cho, Gunma Prefecture is a pet-friendly hot spring inn where multiple rescue cats may walk around inside the inn. We will introduce the resident cat, guest room, hot springs, overnight stay, and access.

Dramatic Space Umineko

Image of cats walking in a room with a wooden floor Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Cat inn in Futtsu, Chiba “Dramatic Space Umineko” | Seaside guesthouse where you can interact with rescued cats

Chiba PrefectureFuttsu's Dramatic Space Umineko is a seaside log house guesthouse where you can interact with rescue cats. Introducing cats, guest room, BBQ, swimming, and access.

Basic information

Address: 293-0056 Chiba Prefecture, Futtsu, Yawata 156-1
Distance with cats: You can interact with them within the facility
Check this list: Make sure you are within walking distance from the nearest station
guest room: 2 rooms, room only
Features: Seaside log house, BBQ, camping, rescue cat adoption event

Features of this inn

Chiba Prefecture, Futtsu’s Dramatic Space Umineko is a seaside log house guesthouse where you can interact with resident cats. We will introduce the resident cat, guest room, BBQ, swimming, and access.

Fujiya Ryokan

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

Cat inn near Kyoto Station "Fujiya Ryokan" | A townhouse inn where you can meet resident cat Lily

Investigated Fujiya Ryokan near Kyoto Station. We will introduce the accuracy and precautions of interacting with resident cat Lily, the characteristics of Machiya Ryokan, and the information that she will come to the guest room.

Basic information

Address: 735 Higashishiokoji-cho, Shikamon-dori Nanajo, Kyoto-shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 600-8216
Distance to cats: Meet resident cat Lily. Guest room visits have past introduction information.
Check this list: Make sure you are within walking distance from the nearest station
Access: Walking distance from JR Kyoto Station

Features of this inn

Guesthouse Yadomaru

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

Cat inn in Osaka Port "Guesthouse Yadomaru" | Inn near Kaiyukan where you can meet the resident cat Kuroo

Guesthouse Yadomaru in Osaka Minato Ward is an inn in Osaka Port where resident cat Kuroo lives. We will introduce the distance to cats, guest room, and features as a base for sightseeing at Kaiyukan and USJ.

Basic information

Address: 2-1-11 Chikko, Osaka Minato-ku, Osaka 552-0021
Distance to cats: You may be able to interact with cats in common areas
Check this list: Make sure you are within walking distance from the nearest station
guest room： Dormitory, private room

Features of this inn

Hotel Daiki

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

Cat inn in Tenma, Osaka “Hotel Daiki”｜Resident cats sometimes come to visit the guest room

Hotel Daiki, located in front of Tenma Station in Kita Ward, Osaka, is a retro hotel where resident cats can spend time freely inside the inn. We will introduce current information on distance from cats, guest room, access, and things to note before staying.

Basic information

Address: 4-9-5 Tenjinbashi, Osaka Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0041
Distance to cats: The cats move freely around the inn and may visit guest rooms
Check this list: Make sure you are within walking distance from the nearest station

Features of this inn

Iruka Hostel

Entrance precautions (2026-09-05 confirmed): Official directions do not allow you to enter through the main entrance of the building, but rather take the special emergency staircase to the second floor. Even if it’s only a 5-minute walk, if you want to avoid stairs or have large luggage, please consult the inn before making a reservation.

Cat hostel near Toyama Station "Iruka Hostel" | A 5-minute walk from the station where you can spend time with two cats

Two brother and sister cats live at Iruka Hostel, which is about a 5-minute walk from the north exit of Toyama Station. We will introduce the distance from cats, dormitories and private rooms, shared facilities, and precautions.

Basic information

Address: 2nd floor, Wohlfahrt Toyama, 8-1 Okuda Shinmachi, Toyama 930-0857
Distance with cats: You may be able to interact with them at the counter or common areas
Check this list: Make sure you are within walking distance from the nearest station
guest room: Mixed/female dormitory, 4 person private room
Access: Approximately 5 minutes walk from the north exit of Toyama Station

Features of this inn

Two cats, a brother and sister, live at Iruka Hostel, which is about a 5-minute walk from the north exit of Toyama Station. We will introduce the distance to cats, dormitories and private rooms, shared facilities, and precautions.

Itoshima Guesthouse TOMO

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

Itoshima Guesthouse TOMO, Fukuoka | A guesthouse near the station with a cat that occasionally comes to work

Itoshima Guesthouse TOMO in Fukuoka is near Chikuzen-Maebaru Station, with a cat that occasionally comes to work. Learn about cat encounters, private rooms and dormitories, shared facilities, and access.

Basic information

Address: 3-5-24 Maehara Chuo, Itoshima City, Fukuoka Prefecture 819-1116
Distance to cat: Resident cat occasionally comes to work. Contact and guest-room visits are unconfirmed
Check this list: Make sure you are within walking distance from the nearest station
guest room: Private room/dormitory
Access: Walking distance from JR Chikuzen-Maebaru Station

Features of this inn

Itoshima Guesthouse TOMO in Itoshima City, Fukuoka Prefecture is an inn near Chikuzen-Maebaru Station where resident cats sometimes come to work. We will introduce the distance to cats, private rooms and dormitories, shared facilities, and access.

Machiya Guesthouse Miwa

Calm bedroom and cat image Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Cat inn in Miwa, Nara "Machiya Guesthouse Miwa" | An inn near Omiwa Shrine where you can spend time with resident cats

Investigated Machiya Guesthouse Miwa in Sakurai City, Nara Prefecture. We will introduce the convenient location for interacting with resident cat Nana at the inn and visiting Omiwa Shrine.

Basic information

Address: 400 Miwa, Sakurai City, Nara 633-0001
Distance with cats: Resident cat Nana lives freely inside the inn
Check this list: Make sure you are within walking distance from the nearest station
guest room： Total of 4 rooms, all private rooms
Meals: Regular plans include breakfast. Dinner can be brought from a nearby store or brought in.

Features of this inn

Investigated Machiya Guesthouse Miwa in Sakurai City, Nara Prefecture. We will introduce the convenient location for interacting with resident cat Nana at the inn and visiting Omiwa Shrine.

Mad Cat Hostel Osaka (Mad Cat Hostel Osaka)

Cat hostel in Abeno, Osaka "Mad Cat Hostel Osaka (Mad Cat Hostel Osaka)" | A hostel where you can spend time at the bar with the resident cats

Mad Cat Hostel Osaka (Mad Cat Hostel Osaka) & Bar in Abeno Ward, Osaka is a small hostel where two resident cats live. We will introduce places where you can meet the cats, dormitories, common facilities, bars, access, and precautions.

Basic information

Address: 1-11-24 Ojicho, Abeno-ku, Osaka 545-0023
Distance to cats: Two resident cats may come out to common areas such as bars
Check this list: Make sure you are within walking distance from the nearest station
guest room: Mainly mixed/female dormitory
Meals: Meals are not included, but there is a shared kitchen and bar.

Features of this inn

Mad Cat Hostel Osaka (Mad Cat Hostel Osaka) & Bar in Abeno Ward, Osaka is a small hostel where two resident cats live. We will introduce places where you can meet cats, dormitories, common facilities, bars, access, and precautions.

Maikyatto

Cat inn “Maikyatto” in Yugawara, Kanagawa | Inn where you can stay in the same guest room as a cat

"Maikyatto" in Yugawara-cho, Kanagawa Prefecture is an inn where you can share the guest room with the cats at the inn's cat cafe. We will introduce the differences from general resident cat accommodation, accommodation methods, and precautions based on current information.

Basic information

Address: 244-1 Fukuura, Yugawara-cho, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture
Distance to cat: For eligible plans, you will stay in the same guest room as the cat.
Check this list: Make sure you are within walking distance from the nearest station
Accommodation type: Mainly accommodation without meals. Cat cafe and pet hotel attached

Features of this inn

“Maikyatto” in Yugawara-cho, Kanagawa Prefecture is an inn where you can share the guest room with the cats at the inn’s cat cafe. We will introduce the differences from general resident cat accommodation, accommodation methods, and precautions based on current information.

Ryokan Masuya

Gifu/Gero Onsen's cat inn "Ryokan Masuya" | Resident cats Mito-chan and Kou-chan, and private baths

Ryokan Masuya in Gero City, Gifu Prefecture is a small hot spring inn where rescue cats Mito-chan and Kou-chan may appear in the lobby. We will introduce the distance to the cats, private hot springs, guest rooms, and access.

Basic information

Address: 966-8 Mori, Gero City, Gifu Prefecture 509-2202
Distance with cats: You may meet and interact with cats in the lobby.
Check this list: Make sure you are within walking distance from the nearest station
guest room: 5 rooms in total, mainly Japanese-style rooms
Hot spring: 3 private baths (reservation required for open-air bath)

Features of this inn

Ryokan Masuya in Gero City, Gifu Prefecture is a 5-room hot spring inn where rescue cats Mito-chan and Kou-chan appear in the lobby. We will introduce the distance from cats, private hot springs, guest room, and access.

Masuya Ryokan

Image of a cat relaxing in the guest room Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Cat inn “Masuya Ryokan” in Sasaguri, Fukuoka｜A long-established inn in front of the station where you can spend time with resident cats

Investigated Masuya Ryokan in Sasaguri Town, Fukuoka Prefecture. We will introduce the possibility of interacting with the resident cat, the possibility of visiting the guest room, the location, and things to note before making a reservation.

Basic information

Address: 1-3-29 Chuo, Sasaguri-cho, Kasuya-gun, Fukuoka 811-2417
Distance from cats: A resident cat lives inside the inn, and a friendly cat may come to the guest room.
Check this list: Make sure you are within walking distance from the nearest station
Features: A pilgrimage inn with approximately 100 years of history on the Sasaguri pilgrimage route, located in front of the station.
Access: About 1 minute walk from JR Sasaguri Station

Features of this inn

Investigated Masuya Ryokan in Sasaguri Town, Fukuoka Prefecture. We will introduce the possibility of interacting with the resident cat, the possibility of playing in the guest room, the location, and things to note before booking.

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 at the inn. There is a possibility of meeting inside the inn.
Check this list: Make sure you are within walking distance from the nearest station
Access: About 5 minutes walk from JR Matsue Station

Features of this inn

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

Nekokura Hostel

Image of cats resting in the sunlight indoors Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Nekokura Hostel, a cat hostel in Hakata, Fukuoka | Visit the protected cat shelter for guests only

Nekokura Hostel in Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City is a guest house with a rescue cat shelter attached. We will introduce tours for guests only, distance from cats, guest room, and access.

Basic information

Address: 4-7-86 Chiyo, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, 812-0044
Distance to cats: Only guests staying at the hostel may enter the shelter, by reservation.
Check this list: Make sure you are within walking distance from the nearest station
Note: Do not pick up cats. Cats may sit on your lap of their own accord. Guests under 18 cannot stay.

Features of this inn

Nekokura Hostel in Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City is a guesthouse with a cat rescue shelter attached. We will introduce tours for guests only, distance to cats, guest room, and access.

Nekokura no Yado Hida

Image of cats playing in the cat tower Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Cat inn in Gifu/Hida Furukawa “Nekokura no Yado Hida” | Rent a house where you can interact with rescued cats

Nekokura no Yado Hida in Hida City, Gifu Prefecture is a rental house for up to 8 people with a cat shelter attached. We will introduce how to interact with cats, experience caring for them, guest room, and access.

Basic information

Address: 15-36 Kanamori-cho, Furukawa-cho, Hida-shi, Gifu 509-4225
Distance with cats: You can interact with and care for cats at the shelter
Check this list: Make sure you are within walking distance from the nearest station
Access: About 4 minutes walk from Hida Furukawa Station

Features of this inn

Pension Puppy Tail

Cat inn in Hakodate, Hokkaido "Pension Puppy Tail" | 5 minutes walk from Hakodate Station, an inn in the city where you can meet resident cats

Pension Puppy Tail in Hakodate, Hokkaido is an inn located in the city about a 5-minute walk from Hakodate Station. We will check the encounter with the resident cat in the current accommodation reviews, and introduce the guest room, facilities, access, and things to note before making a reservation.

Basic information

Address: 30-16 Wakamatsucho, Hakodate, Hokkaido 040-0063
Distance with cats: Current hotel reviews include examples of interactions inside the inn. Guest room visits unconfirmed
Check this list: Make sure you are within walking distance from the nearest station
guest room: 21 rooms including Japanese-style rooms, doubles, and twins. Facilities are separated by room
Meals: Mainly room-only plans without meals. Hakodate morning market is within walking distance

Features of this inn

Kappo Ryokan Satsuki

Image of a cat relaxing in the guest room of a hot spring inn Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Aomori/Asamushi Onsen's cat inn "Kappo Ryokan Satsuki" | 8-room inn where the proprietress cat comes to greet the guest room

Kappo Ryokan Satsuki, located in Asamushi Onsen in Aomori Prefecture, is an eight-room inn where the resident cats come to greet the guest room, and the young proprietress Suzu sometimes stays in the guest room. We will introduce the distance from cats, food, hot springs, and things to note before making a reservation from official information.

Basic information

Address: 71-7 Asamushi Hotarutani, Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture 039-3501
Distance with cat: The landlady cat greets the guest room and may stay in the guest room.
Check this list: Make sure you are within walking distance from the nearest station

Features of this inn

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

Address: 795-0012 Ozu, Ehime Prefecture, 727-2
Distance from cats: Lives inside the inn, and may enter the guest room through a small cat window.
Check this list: Make sure you are within walking distance from the nearest station

Features of this inn

Villa Katsuyama Avail

Image of cats relaxing in the living room Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Cat inn in Kyonan, Chiba “Villa Katsuyama Avail”｜Inn with resident cat and hot spring open-air bath

Chiba Prefecture, Kyonan Town: Investigation of Tsukikage no Oka Hotel Villa Katsuyama Avail. We will introduce the interaction with the resident cats, the hot spring open-air bath, and things to keep in mind before staying.

Basic information

Address: 299-1909 Dairoku, Kyonan-cho, Awa-gun, Chiba Prefecture, 247-2
Distance to cats: Multiple resident cats live here. There is a possibility of meeting inside the inn.
Check this list: Make sure you are within walking distance from the nearest station
Features: Hot spring open-air bath, Southern Boso cuisine, pet-friendly guest room available
Access: Approximately 5 minutes by car from Kyonan Yasuda IC, approximately 20 minutes walk from Awa-Katsuyama Station (confirmation required for pick-up)

Features of this inn

Investigated Tsukikage no Oka Hotel Villa Katsuyama Avail in Kyonan Town, Chiba Prefecture. We will introduce you to the interaction with the resident cats, the hot spring open-air bath, and things to keep in mind before staying.

Yufuin Lamp no Yado

Yufuin Lamp no Yado, a cat inn in Yufuin, Oita | Private hot spring inn where resident cat Tama welcomes you

Yufuin Lamp no Yado, about a 5-minute walk from Yufuin Station, is a Japanese-style modern hot spring inn where the resident cat Tama welcomes you. We introduce the distance from cats, private baths, meals, and pet support.

Basic information

Address: 879-5102 Kawakami, Yufu Yufuin-cho, Oita, 3639-1
Distance with cat: Resident cat will welcome you, contact range is unconfirmed
Check this list: Make sure you are within walking distance from the nearest station
Hot springs: 5 private hot springs
Access: About 5 minutes walk from Yufuin Station

Features of this inn

Yufuin Lamp no Yado, about a 5-minute walk from Yufuin Station, is a modern Japanese hot spring inn where the resident cat Tama welcomes you. We will introduce the distance to the cat, private baths, meals, and pet support.

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 for “walking from the station”

It is based on the fact that you can check the nearest station and walking distance from the inn’s official access, and it is not posted just because it is automatically calculated on the map. Even with the same 10-minute walk, the burden changes due to hills, stairs, sidewalks, railroad crossings, night roads, snow, summer heat, and large luggage. Because station names may be similar or limited express trains may not stop there, calculate backwards based on the route you will be boarding and arrival time. If walking is difficult, you can check the availability of buses and shuttles in a separate list.

How to read reference materials

The walking distance and route prioritize the official access guide, and the distance to the cat refers to the confirmation source of the linked individual research article. If there is a relocation or station renovation, we will reconfirm the minutes.

Please double check before booking

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

Things to see other than walking minutes

Check slopes, stairs, sidewalks, street lights, sunsets, snowfall, and carrying cases. Arrive in daylight, and also look into taxis and transfers in case of bad weather.

How to check the walking route from the station to the inn

The official walking distance is a general guideline and is not the time from the ticket gate to the guest room. Check the map for the train ticket gates, hotel entrances, signals and railroad crossings you will be using, and give yourself plenty of extra time if you are new to the area. Distances will change if you mix up Shinkansen stations and conventional line stations, stations with the same name, or east and west exits.

Nearest station and exit provided by the inn
Pavements, sidewalks, slopes, stairs, crosswalks
Lighting and foot traffic after sunset
Ease of walking during rain, snow, and extreme heat
Travel time with luggage and children
Contact information and check-in deadline if you get lost

If you are staying at an inn where you need to do some shopping in front of the station, include the store’s opening hours in your itinerary. This list is not a list of accommodations that can be reached from the station by shuttle service, but rather a comparison of accommodations that offer walking access. If you are concerned about walking, please do not push yourself too hard even if the distance is short, and ask the hotel about transportation, local buses, or taxis.

When estimating the time required, add the time required to travel from the ticket gate to the station exit, waiting at traffic lights, and finding the entrance to the walking time on the map app. Try to aim for services that arrive during daylight hours, rather than just before dinner or curfew. The return trip may be uphill even on the same road, and the sidewalks may be crowded during the morning commute to work or school. For those who choose walking as a condition of their trip, this is a list that specifies the final leg before arriving at the inn.

List update policy

If 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

Nekoyado, which is a short walk from the station, is a great candidate for traveling without a car. Check not only the distance, but also the arrival time and safety of the route before choosing.

Criteria for posting this list

Accommodation where conditions were confirmed

Aratama Ryokan

Daikokukan

Dramatic Space Umineko

Fujiya Ryokan

Guesthouse Yadomaru

Hotel Daiki

Iruka Hostel

Itoshima Guesthouse TOMO

Machiya Guesthouse Miwa

Mad Cat Hostel Osaka (Mad Cat Hostel Osaka)

Maikyatto

Ryokan Masuya

Masuya Ryokan

Matsue Guesthouse

Nekokura Hostel

Nekokura no Yado Hida

Pension Puppy Tail

Kappo Ryokan Satsuki

Shoraku Ryokan

Villa Katsuyama Avail

Yufuin Lamp no Yado

Points compared for “walking from the station”

How to read reference materials

Please double check before booking

Things to see other than walking minutes

How to check the walking route from the station to the inn

List update policy

Summary

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