This article is a research list of accommodations whose conditions could be confirmed as of 2026-08-19, based on Neko Yado Research’s published individual articles, audits of distance to cats, and official/current accommodation information confirmed in each article. Please check the official information of each inn before making a reservation, as business hours, cat availability, accommodation plans, and transportation conditions may change.
In Aomori Prefecture, we were able to confirm a hot spring inn where cats come to greet guests in the guest room, a family inn where four cats live freely, and a hot spring inn on the Shimokita Peninsula where resident cats welcome guests. In addition to distance from the cat, compare meals, hot springs, and travel time.
Criteria for posting this list
We will post all 3 published individual articles belonging to Aomori Prefecture Cat Inn Category. The order is not a ranking.
A/B/C indicates the distance to the cat, not the quality of the accommodation. Even in A, guest room visits vary depending on the cat’s will and physical condition.
Accommodation where conditions were confirmed
Asamushi Onsen Kappo Ryokan Satsuki
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- Location: Asamushi Onsen, Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture
- Distance to cat: A｜A cat sometimes comes to the guest room. The landlady cat greets the guest room and sometimes stays in the room.
- Check this list: Individual article organizing cat information on the official website
- Accommodation features: 8 rooms in total, Japanese cuisine, Asamushi Onsen, walking distance from the station
Features of this inn
This is a hot spring inn where the inn itself specifically guides you through the guest-room visits of the landlady cat. In addition to meeting cats, you can also enjoy Aomori’s seasonal cuisine and hot springs.
It is not a service where the cat always comes to the room. The cat will decide whether or not to visit and how long the cat will stay, so if the cat comes to the guest room, we will greet it quietly.
GuestHouse Tsugaru no Heccho
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- Location: Goshogawara City, Aomori Prefecture
- Distance to cat: A｜A cat sometimes comes to the guest room. Four animals may visit inside the inn if you open the door a little.
- Check this list: Individual article organizing official guest room/cat staff information
- Accommodation features: 3 types of Japanese-style rooms, mainly for overnight stays, information on nearby restaurants available
Features of this inn
This is a family inn where four cats, Ume, Haru, Ah, and Eru, live. Officials have indicated that there is a possibility that cats will come to the guest room, so you can stay close to the daily life of Tsugaru, which is different from a hot spring inn.
Each guest room has different locks and equipment conditions, and you may have to use the outside bath for bathing. Understand and choose the time with resident cats as well as the room and food preparation.
Shimofuro Onsenkyo Maruhon Ryokan
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- Location: Shimofuro Onsen, Kazamaura Village, Aomori Prefecture
- Distance to cat: C｜Meet the resident cat (unconfirmed contact). Check if sales manager Detchi-kun is still living at the inn.
- Check this list: Individual article that organizes the official website and current information for Kazamaura Village
- Accommodation features: Japanese-style hot spring inn, hot springs, Shimokita seafood cuisine
Features of this inn
A small hot spring inn on the Shimokita Peninsula where resident cat Detchi-kun welcomes guests. The current contact points and guest-room visits cannot be confirmed, so it is classified as C.
Choose a hot spring inn that includes a historic building, communal facilities, hot spring water, and seasonal seafood. If you see Detchi-kun, don’t chase him, but keep the distance indicated by the inn.
How to choose by purpose
- Possibility of guest-room visits: Kappo Ryokan Satsuki, GuestHouse Tsugaru no Heccho
- Cooking and Hot Springs: Kappo Ryokan Satsuki, Maruhon Ryokan
- Walk around town without meals: GuestHouse Tsugaru no Heccho
- Shimokita Peninsula hot springs trip: Maruhon Ryokan
Things to check before making a reservation
- Is there a resident cat currently living at the inn?
- Rules regarding where you can meet the cat and the guest room door
- Differences between accommodation with meals and overnight stay, shared facilities, and use of outdoor baths
- Railway, route bus, car, and winter road conditions
- Inn guidelines regarding cuddling, treats, and photography
Summary
The three inns in Aomori Prefecture are two where you can confirm guest room visits and one hot spring inn where you can meet resident cats. If you want to prioritize distance from cats, compare the two inns in A, and if you want to enjoy the hot spring area itself, compare Asamushi Onsen and Shimofuro Onsen.
Please also take a look at 10 cat inns in Tohoku and How to spend your time when a cat comes to the guest room. Detailed grounds and sources for each inn are summarized in individual articles that can be accessed from the blog card above.
