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

This article is a research guide based on tourism association and booking information checked as of 2026-08-12. The guesthouse says its cat occasionally comes to work, so meeting the cat every day is not assured.

Correction on 2026-10-09: The description stating that all bathroom facilities are shared has been corrected based on the guesthouse’s room photo captions. The family room has a private bathroom and toilet.

“Itoshima Guesthouse TOMO” in Itoshima City, Fukuoka Prefecture is a guesthouse located within walking distance from JR Chikuzen-Maebaru Station. The current facility photo guide clearly states that cats are occasionally “on duty.”

Cats sometimes go to work

Rakuten Travel’s current gallery explains that a cat occasionally comes to work at the guesthouse. Unlike a place where cats live full-time and roam around the property, there are days when you can encounter the cat and days when you cannot.

The cat’s name, scheduled attendance days, permission to touch the cat, and access to guest rooms have not been confirmed. We therefore classify the guesthouse as C. If meeting the cat is your sole reason for booking, contact the guesthouse shortly before your visit to ask about the cat’s attendance schedule.

You can choose between private rooms and dormitories

This is a guesthouse where you can choose between dormitories for solo travelers and private rooms that are easy for families and groups to use. In addition to the common areas where guests can interact, there is also information about the kitchen, cooking utensils, tableware, and other facilities that can be used for self-catering.

The lounge and some other spaces are shared with other guests, but toilets and bathing facilities vary by room type. The guesthouse’s room photo captions on Rakuten Travel state that the family room has a private bathroom and an in-room toilet. Shared shower rooms are also available, so check whether the facilities for your booked room are private or shared. Follow the house rules on lights out, quiet hours, places for eating and drinking, and looking after valuables.

Chikuzen-Maebaru Station as the starting point for sightseeing in Itoshima

Itoshima City Tourism Association also lists TOMO as an accommodation facility. The area around Chikuzen-Maebaru Station is convenient for eating, drinking, and shopping, and is the starting point for heading to the coast, Futamigaura, and the mountain side by bus or rental car.

Itoshima’s sightseeing spots are widely dispersed, so just being “close to the station” doesn’t mean you can get around on foot. Check bus times, rental bikes, and car needs for each place you want to go.

This accommodation is suitable for people

• People who want to travel around Itoshima using a guest house near the station as a base
• People who want to choose a private room or dormitory according to their travel budget
• People who enjoy meeting cats as a happy coincidence.

The guesthouse is not suited to travelers seeking a cat that is always on the premises, visits guest rooms, or can be interacted with by appointment. If you are allergic to cats, bear in mind that fur may remain even on days when the cat is absent, and consult the guesthouse.

Basic information

Summary

Itoshima Guesthouse TOMO is a guest house near the station that is convenient for sightseeing in Itoshima, with the added pleasure of having a resident cat come to work from time to time. Since the facility does not guarantee time with resident cats, it would be best to make your stay in Itoshima the main focus of your trip, and just say hello quietly on the days you meet them.

Sources

• Itoshima City Tourism Association/TOMO
• Rakuten Travel/Photos and facility information
• Fukuoka Prefecture/Information on hygiene-related business licenses, etc.