All articles

Browse the latest articles from Neko Yado Research: cat inns across Japan, resident cats, and guides to inn etiquette, photography, and travel preparation.

2026.08.14

Browse our inn introductions, resident cat profiles, and travel guides, newest first.

Illustration of coming home from a cat hostel and separating laundry and travel bags at the entrance

Care for your clothes and luggage after returning home from the cat shelter After returning home from a cat inn, we will show you … Read article

Illustration of preparing easy-to-wash long sleeves, durable pants, and indoor shoes for a cat shelter

What to wear when staying at a cat inn | Consideration for fur, claws, and scent We will explain clothes that are easy to move in and e… Read article

Illustration of a cat-loving traveler and a companion who doesn't like cats asking the hotel staff how to keep their distance

Things to check when staying at a cat inn with a companion who doesn't like cats This is a method for cat lovers and people who don't l… Read article

Illustration of a scene where a resident cat who has never owned a cat is sitting and waiting for a resident cat to approach him.

Can I stay at a cat inn even if I have never owned a cat? This is an introductory guide for people who have neve… Read article

Illustration of a traveler staying overnight in the guest room of a cat inn, preparing his luggage and reading quietly.

Advantages of staying multiple nights at a cat accommodation and things to check before booking We will explain the advantages of staying at a cat inn… Read article

Illustration of a traveler considering two types of cat accommodation: a rental building and a common area inn.

Which is better, renting a whole house or inn-style cat accommodation? We will compare whole building rental type and inn typ… Read article

Illustration of a traveler in a yukata keeping his distance from a resident cat resting in the hallway of a hot spring inn

How to choose an accommodation where you can enjoy hot springs and resident cats This is a guide to choosing a hot spring and an inn wi… Read article

Illustration of a traveler checking nearby eating places on a map at a cat inn where he stays without meals

Preparations so you don't have to worry about meals at a cat inn where you can stay overnight without meals This is a method of preparing meals at a cat inn where… Read article

Illustration of a traveler arriving at a snow cat inn with winter shoes and cold weather gear prepared

Necessary equipment and traffic confirmation for winter cat accommodation trip Here's a summary of things you'll want to know about y… Read article

Illustration of a traveler checking the route and vehicle equipment in the parking lot of Yamanekoyado

Preparations for driving to a cat inn in the mountains Before driving to a cat inn in the mountains, we will … Read article

Illustration of a traveler and receptionist contacting Nekoyado by phone from the station about delayed arrival

Things to note if check-in at Nekoyado is late We will explain how to contact us if you are late arri… Read article

Illustration of a traveler checking the reservation slip, luggage, and transportation route the day before a cat accommodation trip

Things to check the day before staying at a cat inn This is a checklist that allows you to quickly check r… Read article

Title and URL copied