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.
When traveling alone, it is important to be able to choose the number of people you can make reservations for, meals, common areas, coming and going at night, and the distance from the cat at your own pace.
Correction on 2026-10-10: Clarified that guest-room visits at Nyan STAY are not guaranteed. The original information confirmation date remains 2026-08-14.
- Criteria for posting this list
- Accommodation where conditions were confirmed
- Axis to judge whether it is easy to make a reservation by yourself
- How to read reference materials
- Please double check before booking
- Information to Share when Traveling Alone
- Narrow down solo travel candidates in 3 stages
- List update policy
- Summary
- Related guides
Criteria for posting this list
We will post information on single-occupancy accommodations, dormitory and guesthouse formats, and accommodations for which you can check the rationale for considering accommodations for solo travelers in individual articles. Don’t just guess that “one person is welcome”.
“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
Iruka Hostel
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- Address: 2nd floor, Wohlfahrt Toyama, 8-1 Okuda Shinmachi, Toyama, Toyama 930-0857
- Distance with cats: You may be able to interact with cats at the counter or common areas
- Check this list: Check the accommodation types and information that can be considered for single occupancy.
- 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 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.
Machiya Guesthouse Miwa
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- Address: 400 Miwa, Sakurai City, Nara Prefecture 633-0001
- Distance with cats: Resident cat Nana lives freely inside the inn
- Check this list: Check the accommodation types and information that can be considered for single occupancy
- 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)
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- 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: Check the accommodation types and information that can be considered for single occupancy
- 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.
Nekokura Hostel
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- 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: Check the accommodation types and information that can be considered for single occupancy
- 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 rescue cat shelter attached. We will introduce visits for guests only, distance from cats, guest rooms, and access.
Itoshima Guesthouse TOMO
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- 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: Check the accommodation types and information that can be considered for single occupancy
- 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 from cats, private rooms and dormitories, shared facilities, and access.
Neko Yokujo & Neko Hatago
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- Address: 1-14-29 Shimanouchi, Chuo-ku, Osaka 542-0082
- Distance with cats: Interact with cats at cat cafes and watch them through the glass from your bed
- Check this list: Check the accommodation types and information that can be considered for single occupancy
- Accommodation type: Dormitory type
Features of this inn
Neko Yokujo & Neko Hatago in Osaka’s Chuo Ward is an accommodation attached to a rescue cat cafe. We will introduce how interacting with cats, the glass-enclosed guest room, equipment, and usage can help support cats.
Guesthouse Yadomaru
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- Address: 2-1-11 Chikko, Osaka Minato-ku, Osaka 552-0021
- Distance with cats: You may be able to interact with cats in common areas
- Check this list: Check the accommodation types and information that can be considered for single occupancy.
- guest room： Dormitory, private room
Features of this inn
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.
Nyan STAY
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- Address: 13-39 Murose-cho, Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture 737-0025
- Distance to cats: Approximately 10 cats walk freely inside the inn and may visit guest rooms
- Check this list: Check the accommodation types and information that can be considered for single occupancy
- guest room: 1 dormitory, 2 private rooms
- Meals: Basically staying overnight without meals. Breakfast requires advance notice and additional charge
Features of this inn
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 come to visit guest rooms. We will introduce how to spend time with cats, the guest room, and precautions.
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 visits to the guest room, unconfirmed details, and links to official information.
Axis to judge whether it is easy to make a reservation by yourself
Rather than relying on an impression that an inn welcomes solo travelers, we check current plans that can be booked for 1 person, the pricing conditions for 1-person occupancy, how meals are provided, the latest check-in time, transport from the station, and encounters with cats in shared areas. Even an inn with private rooms may be excluded if bookings require at least 2 people or no solo-traveler availability appears for the dates searched. Dormitories and private rooms differ in luggage arrangements and where guests can spend time with cats, so we do not rank them using the same criteria.
How to read reference materials
Check the official reservation screen and inn information for single occupancy availability, and refer to the linked individual research articles for information on the distance to the cat. Date-based sales restrictions are not considered permanent unavailability and will be reconfirmed on the desired date.
Please double check before booking
- Is the resident cat still present on the desired date?
- Where, when, and if you can meet the cat
- 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 health condition.
- Latest conditions for transportation, meals, and check-in
Information to Share when Traveling Alone
Share your arrival time and emergency contact information with your family, etc., and avoid walking at night. Focus on photographing the cat and avoid distractions from valuables or the front door.
Narrow down solo travel candidates in 3 stages
First, search for “1 adult” on your desired date and check if it is possible to make a reservation. Even if it says “welcome solo travelers,” on busy days or on plans that include meals, there may be a minimum of 2 people. On the other hand, there are some inns that only accept reservations over the phone, even if they don’t show up on the vacancy search, so be sure to check the official contact information.
Next, check the rates for 1-person occupancy, dining locations, whether bathrooms and toilets are shared, and whether the location allows guests to eat out after check-in. The stay also differs between inns where cats freely come into shared areas and inns where cats may visit guest rooms. Finally, check the walking route after dark, the minimum number of passengers for a pre-booked shuttle, and the last scheduled bus.
- Guest room and plan that can be reserved for one person on the desired date
- Fee for one person, meals, shared facilities, and luggage management
- Where and when you can meet cats
- Outbound/return traffic and night movement
- Enjoy your stay even if you can’t meet cats
“Suitable for solo travel” does not mean that you can spend time without talking to anyone, or that the cat will always be your companion if you are alone. Even if you stay at the same accommodation, your decision will be different depending on whether a social guest house suits you or someone who wants to rest in a private room.
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
We judge whether a place is suitable for solo travelers not by the number of cats, but by the conditions that make it easy for one person to book and stay safely.
