This article is an unreported research guide based on official information as of 2026-08-11 and current accommodation information. Please check with the facility before making a reservation, as the availability of cats and customer service may change.
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“Macchaya no Yado” on Irabu Island, Miyakojima City, Okinawa Prefecture, is a small inn with two rooms run by the restaurant “Machaya”.Our resident cat, Amane, and our signature dog live together and share time with our guests in a “Machaya style” style.
- Amane is good at greeting people and taking walks.
- 2 rooms inspired by old folk houses on Miyakojima
- Breakfast included or overnight stay without meals
- About 13 minutes by car from Shimojishima Airport
- Things to check when making a reservation
- How to plan an itinerary on Irabu Island
- Official social media
- Basic information
- Location and Google Maps
- Related video
- Summary
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Amane is good at greeting people and taking walks.
In the 2025 Rakuten Travel resident cat ranking, Amane is introduced as a cat that greets guests with its tail raised and vocalizing, and takes walks with guests in the evening. This site classifies it as B because there are specific situations in which they spend time with other people.
On the other hand, the official guest room guide clearly states that dogs and cats are not allowed in the room. Resident cats also do not have guest-room visits, and their interactions are mainly in the dining room, common areas, and outdoors. Do not open the guest room door to keep the cat in, and do not wake a sleeping cat.
2 rooms inspired by old folk houses on Miyakojima
According to the official website, there are two guest rooms of the same type. The rooms feature island trees and rocks, and tatami beds with futons are provided. Inside the inn is non-smoking and has a bathroom, toilet, and sink.
Being able to meet the inn’s dogs and cats is one thing, and being able to bring your own pet is another. Official guidance does not allow pets to stay overnight.
Breakfast included or overnight stay without meals
You can choose to stay with breakfast or without meals, and welcome sanpin tea is served in the guest room. The restaurant operated by the inn serves dishes using island vegetables and fish at the Miyakojima City Public Market, but please check the inn’s plan for meal content and locations.
About 13 minutes by car from Shimojishima Airport
The location is 735-2 Ikemasoe, Irabu. It is about a 13-minute drive from Shimojishima Airport, and free parking spaces are available. We have been informed that accommodation will not be available on days when Irabu Ohashi Bridge is closed due to a typhoon, so please check with the inn in case of stormy weather.
Things to check when making a reservation
| Check items | Reason |
|---|---|
| Where to meet Amane’s current presence | Don’t judge the present based solely on past rankings |
| Time for dogs and cats to go to common areas | To make itineraries that do not overlap with meals or going out |
| Breakfast included or overnight stay | To check the offer for each plan |
| Rules for not allowing animals into the guest room | To avoid accidentally inviting animals |
| Contact and cancellation conditions during a typhoon | To prepare for the impact on bridges and flights |
| Rental car and parking location | To avoid getting lost at night or in stormy weather |
Instead of taking Amane out at a set time with the expectation that she will be able to take a walk, follow the host’s instructions to see if she is still showing the same behavior. Do not call on days when the cat does not appear or when the cat is resting.
How to plan an itinerary on Irabu Island
Flights, the Irabu Bridge, and travel within the island are affected by weather. Avoid packing too much into your arrival day, and contact the inn early if you will be late. Do not ignore bridge closures or warnings to prioritize time with cats.
In this small inn with only two rooms, consideration must be given to the meals and rest of other guests. When photographing cats in common areas, choose an angle that doesn’t show people, conversations, or guest room numbers.
Basic information
| Item | Contents |
|---|---|
| Facility name | Macchaya no Yado |
| Location | 735-2 Irabu Ikemasoe, Miyakojima City, Okinawa 906-0502 (local address: 〒906-0502 沖縄県宮古島市伊良部池間添735-2) |
| resident cat | Amane et al. |
| Distance with cats | You may be able to interact with cats in common areas or on walks |
| guest-room visits | None (instruction not to allow animals into guest room) |
| guest room | Total 2 rooms |
| Official Website | Macchaya no Yado |
Location and Google Maps
Macchaya no Yado (眞茶屋乃宿)
〒906-0502 沖縄県宮古島市伊良部池間添735-2
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Summary
Macchaya no Yado is a cat inn where you can stay in 2 rooms close to each other and spend time with Amane, who is good at greeting guests. Let’s clearly separate the social area and the guest room, and enjoy time with resident cats within the rules of the inn.
This article is an uncovered guide. Please do not treat the behavior introduced in the ranking as a guarantee of accommodation, and prioritize the official response at the time of reservation and the cat’s intentions on the day.
