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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

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Cat Illustrative image of the article introducing Nekoyado Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Illustrative image Hoshiakari no Yado Mahoroba, a cat inn in Togatta Onsen, Miyagi | A hot spring inn where you can meet cats on the grounds and inside the inn Hoshiakari no Yado Mahoroba in Zao Town, Miyagi Prefec… Read article

Cat Illustrative image of the article introducing Nekoyado Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Illustrative image Cat inn in Hakodate, Hokkaido "Pension Puppy Tail" | 5 minutes walk from Hakodate Station, an inn in the city where you can meet resident cats Pension Puppy Tail in Hakodate, Hokkaido is an inn loc… Read article

Image of renting a house in Biei and spending time with a cat Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Illustrative image Cat inn in Biei, Hokkaido "Villa Skavla" | One villa and resident cat pet experience per day Villa Skavla (Villa Skavla) in Biei-cho, Hokkaido, is … Read article

Illustrative photo of a cat sitting beside a wooden window Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Illustrative image Cat inn in Izu Kogen, Shizuoka "Petit Hotel Fromage" | Cat time after dinner and kinmedai (splendid alfonsino) Petit Hotel Fromage, a cat inn in Ito City, Shizuoka P… Read article

Image of a cat looking outside by the window in Hokkaido Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Illustrative image Pension Polaris, a cat inn in Teshikaga, Hokkaido | A 3-room inn where you can enjoy the starry sky with Kiki the bear Pension Polaris in Teshikaga Town, Hokkaido is a three… Read article

Illustrative photo of a cat sitting on a wooden stand with an aquarium in the background Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Illustrative image Minshuku Nogokoro, an inn with cats in Takachiho, Miyazaki | 5-room guest house where you can enjoy rice terraces and wild vegetable dishes Minshuku Nogokoro in Takachiho, Miyazaki Prefecture is… Read article

Image of spending time with a cat at a hot spring inn along the river Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Illustrative image Myoken Rakuenso, a cat inn in Myoken Onsen, Kagoshima | A hot spring inn where 4 cats live freely Myoken Rakuenso in Kirishima City, Kagoshima Prefectur… Read article

Illustrative photo of cats resting in a window bed and a person placing a hand gently on a cat Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Illustrative image “Idutsuya”, an inn with cats in Yosano-cho, Kyoto | Enjoy Chirimen Kaido and charcoal-grilled Kaiseki Idutsuya in Yosano-cho, Kyoto Prefecture is a culinary… Read article

Illustrative photo of cats resting on a cat tree beside a window Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Illustrative image Aichi/Minamichita cat inn “Mofumofuan”｜Rent a house with resident cats Torakichi and Chatora Mofumofuan in Minamichita Town, Aichi Prefecture is an… Read article

Illustrative photo of a cat seen through a window Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Illustrative image Cat inn “CROCE Glamping” in Higashi Shirakawa Village, Gifu | An inn where you can meet the friendly resident cat Gran At CROCE Glamping in Higashi Shirakawa Village, Gifu P… Read article

Illustrative photo of cats resting together in a stone window frame Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Illustrative image Cat inn “Yunohana” in Umegashima Onsen, Shizuoka | Mountain guesthouse where you can interact with 4 cats Yunohana in Shizuoka Aoi Ward is a five-room guesthous… Read article

Image of a cat relaxing in the guest room of a hot spring inn Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Illustrative image Aomori/Asamushi Onsen's cat inn "Kappo Ryokan Satsuki" | 8-room inn where the proprietress cat comes to greet the guest room Kappo Ryokan Satsuki, located in Asamushi Onsen in Aom… Read article

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