Pension Sunadokei, a cat inn in Kiyosato, Yamanashi | A highland inn where you can spend time with resident cat Kogure

This article is a guide to an inn not yet visited by our team based on current reservation information as of 2026-08-11. Please check with the inn before making a reservation, as the availability and behavior of cats may change.

“Pension Sunadokei” in Kiyosato Kogen, Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture is a small inn that opened in 2024.The current accommodation guide states that the resident cat “Kogure” freely roams inside the inn.

Resident cat Kogure spends time freely

Kogure is a resident cat who freely comes and goes inside the inn, and is introduced with a photo on the current accommodation page. Unlike cat cafes, there are no set interaction times, and the basics are natural encounters that are left up to the cat’s mood.

The Kiyosato Tourism Promotion Association also introduces the hotel as “a pension where there are cats and where you can enjoy alcohol,” and multiple current information confirms that cats are a part of the atmosphere of the inn. However, it does not specify whether holding the cat is allowed or where guests may interact with it.

The presence of the cat is confirmed, but the locations and scope of interaction and any guest-room visits are unconfirmed. This site therefore classifies the inn as C: resident cat present, interaction unconfirmed.

A small pension in Kiyosato Plateau

Located in Kiyosato Plateau at the southern foot of Mt. Yatsugatake, about 5 minutes by car from Kiyosato Station. It’s easy to combine with highland walks and drives, and is suitable for people who prefer a pension-style stay where they can be close to the owner rather than a large hotel.

The inn opened in 2024, and guest rooms such as Japanese and Western rooms are available. Current reservation information states that all rooms include air conditioning and heating and an empty refrigerator as standard equipment, and that shuttle service is available for up to seven people. Please discuss this at the time of reservation, as it will be necessary to adjust the number of people and time for pick-up and drop-off.

Food and alcohol can also be the purpose of your stay.

For dinner, the menu includes courses such as seasonal vegetable soup, handmade focaccia, and tender stewed spareribs. There is also a spice curry plan, and the meal contents vary depending on the plan you choose.

The information provided by the Kiyosato Tourism Promotion Association also points out that it has a wide selection of local beers, wines, and cocktails. This is a pension that values ​​not only cats but also relaxing time surrounded by food and drinks.

This accommodation is suitable for people

• People who want to stay in a small inn with cats in Kiyosato Highlands
• People who want to enjoy course meals and local alcohol
• People who can wait for the natural sense of distance that appears from the cat’s side.

If you require a cat to be in the guest room or are allergic to cats, please check the inn environment and contact area in detail before making a reservation.

Things to check before staying

• Please check at the time of reservation about Kogure’s presence and the range of contact.
• Cat visits are not guaranteed.
• People with cat allergies must consult in advance regarding the inn environment.
• Please check with the inn regarding meals, transportation, and winter road conditions.

Basic information

Summary

Pension Sunadokei is an inn in the Kiyosato Highlands where you can expect a natural encounter with the resident cat Kogure. Please respect the sense of distance that Kogure chooses and spend your time without assuming visits to the guest rooms.

Sources

• Jalan Pension Sunadokei
• Kiyosato Tourism Promotion Association Pension Sunadokei
• Rakuten Travel Accommodation News