This is an unvisited research guide based on local-government, tourism-association and booking information as of 2026-08-11. Prioritize the health of the inn’s elderly cat Kuro-kun, and confirm that the cat is still living at the inn before booking.
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Minshuku Osaki, located near Kira Miyazaki Beach in Nishio City, Aichi Prefecture, is a guesthouse with about six rooms that offers seafood and homely hospitality. The resident cat, Kuro-kun, welcomes customers, and petting plans for cat lovers are also available.
Plan to interact with resident cat Kuro-kun
The current plan for 2026 includes a “healing trip where you can interact with Kuro-kun,” and a February 2026 stay report records Kuro-kun greeting guests. It is classified as B because there is specific contact. There is no information confirming that Kuro-kun visits guest rooms, and Kuro-kun was introduced as elderly, so make sure to prioritize his health on the day.
If you are looking for cats, please check the difference between the regular plan and the cat lover plan, the time you can pet them, and whether or not you can take photos when making a reservation. If Kuro-kun is resting, it is important not to wake him against his wishes, and to enjoy the trip to the seaside, even if you may not be able to see him.
Seafood from Mikawa Bay and a small Japanese-style inn
Minshuku Osaki specializes in seafood dinners and mainly offers stays for one night with two included meals. Menus vary with the season, fishing conditions, and rate plan. Discuss food allergies and ingredients you prefer to avoid with the inn when booking, rather than at the last minute.
A list of accommodation facilities in Nishio City states that there are 6 Japanese-style rooms and a capacity of 20 people. This is not a large hot spring hotel, but a guesthouse where guests can get to know the hosts and staff. Please check the plan details for necessary facilities such as washrooms, common bathroom areas, stairs, towels, etc.
Walking distance to Kira Waikiki Beach
The location is 102 Uenoyama, Miyazaki, Kira-cho, Nishio City. Kira Waikiki Beach is within walking distance, so you can combine it with swimming or walking along the beach. If you are visiting by public transportation, please check the means of transportation from Meitetsu Kira Yoshida Station and whether there is a shuttle before making a reservation.
Basic information
| Item | Contents |
|---|---|
| Facility name | Kira Onsen Minshuku Osaki |
| Address | 102 Uenoyama, Miyazaki, Kira-cho, Nishio-shi, Aichi 444-0513 (local address: 〒444-0513 愛知県西尾市吉良町宮崎上ノ山102) |
| resident cat | Kuro-kun |
| Distance to cats | You can interact with them with eligible plans |
| guest-room visits | unconfirmed |
| guest room | Information on 6 Japanese-style rooms |
| Meals | Seafood dishes from Mikawa Bay |
| Tourist information | Kira Onsen Tourism Association |
Location and Google Maps
吉良温泉 民宿オサキ
〒444-0513 愛知県西尾市吉良町宮崎上ノ山102
Summary
Minshuku Osaki is a homely inn that combines interaction with Kuro-kun, a seaside location, and seafood cuisine. It suits travelers who respect an elderly cat’s pace and do not demand a guaranteed encounter.
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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 whether the cat is still living there and where guests may meet the cat.
