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This article is a research guide based on the official website and current accommodation information as of 2026-08-11.This is not an actual accommodation coverage article. Please check with the inn before making a reservation, as plans and whether the cats currently live at the inn for playing with cats change.
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“Takasho” in Yufu, Oita Prefecture, Yunohira Onsen is an inn where you can enjoy not only food and hot springs, but also time with the resident cat.
A notice from the inn posted on the accommodation reservation site offers a plan where you can play with the resident cat “Koimo” in the guest room.
- What kind of accommodation is Takasho?
- Resident cat Koimoto: A plan where you can play in the guest room
- Hot springs and food are also reasons for your trip
- Things you should know before staying
- Access
- Official social media
- Basic information
- Location and Google Maps
- Related video
- Summary
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What kind of accommodation is Takasho?
According to the official website, Takakatsu is a cooking inn consisting of 6 rooms in the main building and 8 separate rooms. There are detached rooms with indoor baths and private baths, and the inn’s cuisine is centered around seafood.
Some of the accommodations also have houses where you can stay with your own pets such as dogs and cats, but in this article we will focus on the resident cats who live in the accommodations.
Resident cat Koimoto: A plan where you can play in the guest room
The inn’s announcement on Rakuten Travel describes a plan for 1 night with 2 meals in which guests can play with the resident cat Koimo in the guest room until 17:30.
The same experience is not necessarily available with a standard stay. The relevant plan was advertised as limited to 1 room per day. When booking, be sure to check whether the plan is currently offered and which guest room is eligible.
the cat’s health and mood are your top priority. Even if you reserve a plan, the way you interact may change depending on the situation on the day.
Hot springs and food are also reasons for your trip
Takakatsu is not just a facility for cats, but a ryokan where you can relax and enjoy Yunohira Onsen’s hot springs and food.
Official guest room information introduces an annex with a different style from the main building. If you would like time with resident cats, please check the difference between a regular guest room and a pet-friendly guest room before booking.
Things you should know before staying
- Playing with resident cat may be limited to eligible plans and eligible guest rooms.
- Please prioritize the latest plan explanation for time with resident cats and end time.
- We do not guarantee that you will be able to meet cats or interact with them for long periods of time.
- The guest room where you can stay with your pet and the interaction plan with resident cats are different systems.
- The area around Yunohira Onsen passes through mountain roads, so if you are visiting by car, be sure to check the official directions.
Access
About 25 minutes by car from Oita Expressway “Yufuin IC”.The official website says it’s about 10 minutes by car from Yunohira Station on the JR Kyudai Main Line.
Basic information
| Item | Contents |
|---|---|
| Facility name | Healing Inn Takasho |
| Address | 791 Yunohira, Yufuin-cho, Oita 879-5112 (local address: 〒879-5112 大分県由布市湯布院町湯平791) |
| guest room | 6 rooms in the main building, 8 separate rooms |
| Distance from cats | Participating plans include information on playing with resident cats in the guest room |
| Car | About 25 minutes from Yufuin IC |
| Official website | Takasho |
Location and Google Maps
Takasho (癒しの宿 鷹勝)
〒879-5112 大分県由布市湯布院町湯平791
Related video
I'm a new resident cat. Nice to meet you | Yunohira Onsen/Healing Inn Takakatsu
Channel: 旅館 癒しの宿鷹勝
Summary
Takasho is a rare inn where you can combine a stay at a hot spring inn with time spent in the resident cat and guest room.
Interacting with cats depends on the sales status of the special plan and your physical condition on the day. This is a place where you can enjoy the food, hot springs, and cats at your leisure after checking the latest conditions.
