Inn features
- Shuttle available
- Hot spring
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This article is a research guide based on current accommodation information as of 2026-08-11.This is not an actual accommodation coverage article. Please check the latest information before booking as the number and behavior of cats may change.
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Illustrative image (not a photograph of Hanaichi’s cat or inside the inn) / Photo: Betül Şengel, Pexels
Several rescue cats live in a quiet hot spring inn in Tsumagoi Village, Gunma Prefecture. This is “Hanaichi Hoshikawa Ryokan”.
In the accommodation guide, it is introduced that the cats are happily running around inside the inn every day.
- What kind of accommodation is Hanaichi?
- Several rescue cats live inside the inn
- Whether you can meet the cat depends on the day
- guest room/hot spring/cooking
- This accommodation is suitable for people
- Access
- Official social media
- Basic information
- Location and Google Maps
- Related video
- Summary
- Related articles
- Share photos of this inn
What kind of accommodation is Hanaichi?
Hanaichi is a hot spring inn surrounded by the nature of Tsumagoi Kogen. You can enjoy satoyama kaiseki cuisine that makes use of local highland vegetables and Oku Tsumagoi hot springs, which are fed directly from the source.
There is also a guest room with a semi-open-air bath, making it suitable not only for cats but also for travelers who value hot springs and food.
Several rescue cats live inside the inn
The current page clearly states that Hanaichi has several rescue cats running around inside the inn.
Unlike cat cafes, where you can interact with each other for a fixed amount of time, you can meet the cats living at the inn by chance. It is unconfirmed whether you will be able to enter the guest room.
Whether you can meet the cat depends on the day
Depending on the cat’s physical condition and mood, it may not appear. Since the number of animals can change, the article does not set a fixed number, but refers to “several animals.”
The official guide says, “Please come and see us,” but it does not specify how to interact or guest-room visits. Therefore, we do not conclude that it can be directly touched and maintain the C rating. You can check the daily whether the cats currently live at the inn on the official Instagram.
guest room/hot spring/cooking
In the guest room with a semi-open-air bath, Oku Tsumagoi hot spring water is poured directly from the source into the private bath. The large public bath is also fed by natural hot spring water. The cuisine is Satoyama Kaiseki, which makes use of local ingredients such as vegetables from the Tsumagoi Highlands, and even on days when you can’t meet the cats, you can set up your stay as a hot spring inn.
This accommodation is suitable for people
- People who want to choose a hot spring inn where rescued cats live naturally
- People who value the semi-open-air bath in the guest room and the natural hot spring water
- A person who enjoys the time with cats without assuming contact with them
Access
There is a shuttle service available from Manza/Kazawaguchi Station on the JR Azuma Line. Please contact the inn in advance as reservations and conditions are required. It is approximately 40 minutes by car from the Karuizawa area.
Basic information
| Item | Contents |
|---|---|
| Facility name | Hanaichi Hoshikawa Ryokan |
| Address | 386 Himata, Tsumagoi Village, Azuma District, Gunma Prefecture 377-1611 (local address: 〒377-1611 群馬県吾妻郡嬬恋村干俣386) |
| Check-in | Standard 15:00 |
| Checkout | Standard 10:00 |
| Cats | Several rescue cats live inside the inn |
| guest-room visits | unconfirmed |
| Information classification | Current accommodation information confirmed/not covered |
Location and Google Maps
Hanaichi Hoshikawa Ryokan
〒377-1611 群馬県吾妻郡嬬恋村干俣386
Related video
Hanaichi's cat
Channel: HRT SZK
Summary
Hanaichi is a hot spring inn where rescued cats live freely inside the inn. Although encounters with cats are not guaranteed, this is a strong candidate for those who want to enjoy the presence of cats in their daily life at a hot spring inn.
Related articles
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 the presence of cats and where you can meet them.
