This article is a research guide for an inn we have not visited based on official, tourist association, and current accommodation information as of 2026-08-11. Please check with the facility before making a reservation, as the availability of cats and customer service may change.
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“Resort Inn Misty” in Kurumayama Kogen, Chino City, Nagano Prefecture, is a small inn located on the plateau along the Venus Line. It features creative cuisine, a lounge with a fireplace, a relaxation menu, and is home to resident cats Goboten and Mist.
Goboten available upon request
In the 2025 Rakuten Travel resident cat ranking, Goboten appears upon request from a guest and was introduced as a friendly cat that likes to snuggle up. The 2026 version also features Mist, who is shy but now purrs and can be pampered.
This site classifies it as B because there are specific instructions for interacting with guests under the management of the inn. We cannot confirm the current information about coming to the guest room. If you would like to meet a cat, please quietly discuss it with the staff when making a reservation or upon arrival, and avoid asking staff to bring the cat out against its will.
Goboten is an active cat who sometimes walks on beams, while Mist is a shy cat who likes to sit under a kotatsu. Even cats living in the same accommodation have different personalities, so you need to change the way you interact with each cat.
Fireplace lounge and highland guest room
Kurumayama Kogen Tourism Association states that inside the inn there is a lounge with a fireplace, a tea terrace, a counter bar, dining, and a relaxation room. The guest rooms are equipped with Wi-Fi, a TV, and hot water circulation heating.
At Kurumayama, which is at a high altitude, the mornings and evenings are cold even in the summer, and there is snow in the winter. Plan your stay to not only spend time with resident cats, but also to relax in the lounge and enjoy the views of the highlands.
Enjoy food and desserts
The tourism association introduces it as an inn that takes pride in its cuisine, and also explains its commitment to dessert, which is the perfect way to end a meal. The menu is not set in stone, as the inn incorporates seasonal and local ingredients. Please check the reservation plan for meals included, room only, and allergies.
Location along Venus Line
The location is 3413-77 Kitayama Kurumayama Kogen, Chino City. There are 15 parking spaces available. Seasonal public transportation operations, pick-up and drop-offs, and winter road conditions must be confirmed in advance. If you are driving a car, prepare snow equipment such as studless snow tires.
Basic information
| Item | Contents |
|---|---|
| Facility name | Resort Inn Misty |
| Location | 3413-77 Kitayama Kurumayama Kogen, Chino City, Nagano Prefecture 391-0301 (local address: 〒391-0301 長野県茅野市北山車山高原3413-77) |
| resident cat | Goboten, Mist |
| Distance with cats | You may be able to interact with cats inside the inn under staff supervision |
| guest-room visits | unconfirmed |
| Features | Creative cuisine, fireplace lounge, relaxation |
| Facility information | Kurumayama Kogen Tourism Association |
Location and Google Maps
Resort Inn Misty (リゾートイン ミスティ)
〒391-0301 長野県茅野市北山車山高原3413-77
Summary
Resort Inn Misty is an inn where you can meet resident cats with different personalities while enjoying the scenery and food of the Kurumayama Highlands. Cats don’t always appear. Prioritize the cat’s health and visit with an itinerary that allows you to enjoy your stay in the highlands even on days when you can’t see the cat.
