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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. The presence of cats and accommodation conditions may change, so please check with the facility before making a reservation.
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Illustrative image (not a photograph of Fujiko or the facility) / Photo: zeynep uluç, Pexels
“ALBERGO del otto” in Fuji Kawaguchiko Town, Yamanashi Prefecture is a “restaurant where you can stay” located in Oishi Pension Village at the foot of Mt. Fuji. Enjoy your stay with the inn’s resident cat Fujiko, focusing on southern Italian home cooking and wine.
Fujiko is a female Kijitora who ranked first in the Rakuten Travel 2026 Resident Cat Ranking.This is not an inn where cats are the only thing at the forefront, but friendly cats are a natural addition to the daily life of a small auberge where food is the center of attention.
Resident cat Fujiko that you can meet at the dining room
According to the facility, Fujiko is in her fifth year as the resident cat. She greets and sees off guests at reception, walks between dining tables, and relaxes on guests’ laps or in the garden. She also likes having the base of her tail gently stroked.
The 2026 facility comments describe Fujiko playing and interacting with guests inside the inn, so this site classifies it as B. We have not confirmed information about guest-room visits, so it is not classified as A.
Cats are not customer service facilities. Although there is a possibility that you will meet them during your meal, they will not always be in the dining room. It is important not to disturb the cat’s behavior and not give it food from the table.
Accommodation style called “restaurant where you can stay”
According to official website, ALBERGO means accommodation in Italian. It is described here as a “unusual restaurant with accommodation facilities,” and accepts both meals-only guests and overnight stays with meals included.
It is not a place that requires inside the inn facilities like a large hotel, but an inn where you can enjoy dinner and wine slowly and stay overnight. In the current accommodation information you can see the garden, terrace, free Wi-Fi and free parking.
Southern Italian home cooking
The cuisine focuses on regional cuisine from southern Italy such as Sicily, Puglia, Sardinia, Basilicata, and Calabria. It’s an à la carte menu where you choose from appetizers, pasta, fish, and meat dishes, rather than the usual fixed courses.
It is stated on the official website that it is handmade without using secondary processed foods, food additives, or preservatives, valuing the seasons and the methods passed down in local families. Please check the meal plan details, breakfast, and allergens when making a reservation.
From Kawaguchiko Station by car or bus
The location is 2123-8 Oishi, Fuji Kawaguchiko Town. You can take a bus from Kawaguchiko Station towards Oishi and walk from around Pension Village, but considering the frequency of buses, it is more convenient to go by car. About 20 minutes by car from Kawaguchiko IC.In winter, prepare for freezing and snow.
Check-in is from 4pm and check-out is at 10am. The restaurant is said to be closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, but please check the latest official information as there may be private reservations or temporary closures.
Basic information
| Item | Contents |
|---|---|
| Facility name | ALBERGO del otto (ALBERGO del otto) |
| Location | 2123-8 Oishi, Fuji Kawaguchiko-cho, Minamitsuru-gun, Yamanashi Prefecture 401-0305 (local address: 〒401-0305 山梨県南都留郡富士河口湖町大石2123-8) |
| resident cat | Fujiko |
| Distance with cats | You may be able to interact with cats at the reception, dining room, garden, etc. |
| guest-room visits | unconfirmed |
| Food | A restaurant focusing on Southern Italian home cooking |
| Official website | ALBERGO del otto (ALBERGO del otto) |
Location and Google Maps
ALBERGO del otto (ALBERGO del otto)
〒401-0305 山梨県南都留郡富士河口湖町大石2123-8
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Summary
ALBERGO del otto (ALBERGO del otto) is a cat inn in Kawaguchiko where you can enjoy both friendly resident cat Fujiko and Southern Italian cuisine. Although you won’t be staying in a guest room with the cat, you may be able to meet them naturally in the shared space of a small restaurant and inn.
