Inn features
- Hot spring
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This article is a research guide that confirms official and reservation information as of 2026-08-12.The number of cats listed changes, so please check with the inn for the latest status.
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“Hoshiakari no Yado Mahoroba” in Togatta Onsen, Zao Town, Miyagi Prefecture, is a quiet inn where you can enjoy a hot spring in the guest room, and cats living on the premises.
Boundary between cat area and guest room
Cat information published by the inn states that cats spend their time on the property, in the entrance, and in the hallway, and are not allowed in the guest room. Although they may appear in some open-air bath spaces or near windows, this is not an inn that invites cats into your room.
In a 2021 interview, a cat that was not shy and snuggled up to guests on the premises was introduced. There is also a record of seeing a cat in a cat house in the current Rakuten review. We will refer to B as a place where you may be able to interact with them directly, but the number of animals and their range of movement may have changed from previous guidance.
guest roomEnjoy hot water in the open-air bath
A major feature of Mahoroba is that there is a type where you can enjoy the hot springs in the guest room. This configuration is easy to choose for those who want to take a bath without worrying about other people’s eyes, and those who want to reduce the amount of movement inside the inn.
Guest rooms, check-out times, and meal requirements may differ between the main building and the annex. Don’t think that “with an open-air bath” and “with an indoor hot spring bath” are the same thing; check the bathtub, spring quality, and view on the reservation screen.
Assembling meals and stay
Some accommodation plans have different dietary requirements. It is important to look at the dinner venue, start time, and whether there will be transportation at the time of booking, as it may include a combination with nearby facilities.
It is located a little far from the Togatta Onsen town, so if you are visiting by public transportation, be sure to check the route from the bus stop. By car, it is approximately 20 minutes from Tohoku Expressway Murata IC.
What cat lovers want to know before making a reservation
- Cats are not allowed in the guest room, and can only be found on the property, at the entrance, and in the hallway.
- There are days when he rests in the cat house and there are times when he is not seen.
- If you have a cat allergy, please let the inn know at the time of reservation.
- Do not think of the number of cats as fixed information; please check with the inn for the latest status.
Basic information
| Item | Contents |
|---|---|
| Facility name | Hoshiakari no Yado Mahoroba |
| Location | 39-294 Higashiurayama, Togatta Onsen Shinchi, Zao-machi, Katta-gun, Miyagi 989-0916 (local address: 〒989-0916 宮城県刈田郡蔵王町遠刈田温泉新地東裏山39-294) |
| Distance from cats | Sites, entrances, hallways, etc. In principle, there is no entry into the guest room |
| Hot spring | Guest room There is a guest room with a bath and an open-air bath. Type by plan |
| Check-in | Standard time is 3pm. Varies depending on plan |
| Access | Approximately 20 minutes by car from Tohoku Expressway Murata IC |
| Official Information | Mahoroba no Yu/Accommodation Information |
Location and Google Maps
Hoshiakari no Yado Mahoroba (星灯りの宿 まほろば)
〒989-0916 宮城県刈田郡蔵王町遠刈田温泉新地東裏山39-294
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Summary
Hoshiakari no Yado Mahoroba is not an inn that invites cats into the guest room, but an inn where you can enjoy the possibility of meeting cats on the grounds or inside the inn during your hot spring stay. Suitable for people who value the hot springs in the guest room and quiet time in Zao while maintaining distance from cats.
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Don’t just decide on this inn, it will be easier to choose by comparing the distance to the cat and transportation conditions with other inns in the same region. Before making a reservation, please check with the inn about the conditions that can change, such as the presence of cats and where you can meet them.
