This article is a research guide to an inn not yet visited by our team based on official information as of 2026-08-11 and current accommodation information. Please check the latest information before making a reservation, as the availability of cats and the hours you can interact with them may change.
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Illustrative image (not a photograph of Pension Ivy’s resident cat or inside the inn) / Photo: ffölja, Pexels
“Pension Ivy” near Yamanakako in Yamanashi Prefecture is a homely pension where you will be welcomed by a resident cat. The official accommodation plan also mentions interacting with cats as one of the attractions of your stay.
We would like to introduce this inn as an inn where you can enjoy the nature around Mt. Fuji and Yamanakako and have a chance to encounter cats naturally inside the inn.
- Accommodation where you can interact with resident cats
- Please check the number of cats before making a reservation.
- Nature in Yamanakako and the homely inside the inn
- Things you should know before staying
- Official social media
- Basic information
- Location and Google Maps
- Related video
- Summary
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Accommodation where you can interact with resident cats
The official website has a page introducing resident cat, and the current accommodation plan also includes a guide to enjoying breakfast while “interacting with cats.”In the photo description on the reservation site, it is introduced that the cat appears freely inside the inn.
Because there is a possibility that cats may appear in common areas such as dining areas and be gently petted by guests, this site classifies them as B “inside the inn, where they can be interacted with in a dedicated space.” The current basis for the resident cat visiting the guest room has not been confirmed.
Please check the number of cats before making a reservation.
The official top page introduces two resident cats, while the resident cat details page lists three cats: “Una”, “Hina”, and “Chataro”.Since there are differences in the notation between pages, it is safer not to treat the current number of cats and members that you can meet as fixed information.
Depending on the cat’s physical condition and mood, it may not appear. We recommend that you plan to enjoy your entire stay at Yamanakako, not just time with resident cats.
Nature in Yamanakako and the homely inside the inn
This pension was founded in 1982 and is characterized by its country-style interior and Inside the Inn, where jazz music plays. It is close to Yamanakako and can be used as a base for sightseeing around Mt. Fuji.
In addition to the main building, there is also an annex that is limited to one group per day and is equipped with a barrel sauna and a garage. The conditions for contact with cats may differ depending on the main building, annex building, and accommodation plan, so please check at the time of reservation if cats are your goal.
Things you should know before staying
- It’s not always possible to meet a cat.
- Avoid forcibly holding, chasing, or feeding the inn’s cats.
- Please check with your inn about the number of cats you can currently meet and where you can pet them.
- If you have cat allergies, please consult inside the inn environment in advance.
- guest-room visits are unconfirmed.
Basic information
| Item | Contents |
|---|---|
| Facility name | Pension Ivy |
| Location | 104-1 Hirano, Yamanakako Village, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi Prefecture 401-0502 (local address: 〒401-0502 山梨県南都留郡山中湖村平野104-1) |
| Check-in | From 15:00 |
| Check out | Until 10:00 |
| Distance with cats | Information and examples of interacting with cats inside the inn, such as in the dining area |
| guest-room visits | unconfirmed |
| Official website | Pension Ivy |
Location and Google Maps
Pension Ivy (ペンション アイビー)
〒401-0502 山梨県南都留郡山中湖村平野104-1
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Summary
Pension Ivy is an inn where you can enjoy a homely stay surrounded by the nature of Yamanakako, as well as interact with resident cats inside the inn. The style is such that the cats can appear freely, so you can enjoy the time when the cats approach you while you quietly watch over them.
There are updates to the number of cats and contact conditions, so please check the latest information before making a reservation.
