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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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Illustrative image of an inn with a cat Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Illustrative image Cat inn in Shinsaibashi, Osaka "Neko Yokujo & Neko Hatago" | A cat-helping inn where you can stay and watch rescued cats Neko Yokujo & Neko Hatago in Osaka's Chuo Ward is an a… Read article

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

Illustrative image Aichi/Kira Onsen's cat inn "Minshuku Osaki" | An inn where you can enjoy seafood with resident cat Kuro-kun Minshuku Osaki in Kira Onsen, Nishio City, Aichi Prefe… Read article

Illustrative image of an inn with a cat Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Illustrative image Hyogo/Awaji Island's cat inn "Kusachike" | An old folk house inn with cats and a library for one group per day Kusachike in Minamiawaji City, Hyogo Prefecture is an … Read article

Illustrative image of an inn with a cat Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Illustrative image Cat inn in Osaka Port "Guesthouse Yadomaru" | Inn near Kaiyukan where you can meet the resident cat Kuroo Guesthouse Yadomaru in Osaka Minato Ward is an inn in … Read article

Illustrative image of an inn with a cat Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Illustrative image Onsen Minshuku Omuraya, a cat inn in Kawayu Onsen, Wakayama | Kumano Kodo inn where cats live in the lobby and annex Onsen Minshuku Omuraya in Tanabe City, Wakayama Prefec… Read article

Illustrative image of an inn with a cat Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Illustrative image Yufuin Lamp no Yado, a cat inn in Yufuin, Oita | Private hot spring inn where resident cat Tama welcomes you Yufuin Lamp no Yado, about a 5-minute walk from Yufuin… Read article

Illustrative image of an inn with a cat Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Illustrative image Cat inn in Yufuin, Oita “Yufuin Akari no Yado”｜A hot spring facility 5 minutes walk from the station where resident cats live A resident cat lives in Yufuin Akari no Yado, which is… Read article

Illustrative image of an inn with a cat Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Illustrative image Cat inn “Lucy Kiki” in Izu Kogen, Shizuoka | An inn where you can meet Sirius and Spica in the cat room Lucy Kiki in Izu Kogen is an inn where all rooms have … Read article

Illustrative image of an inn with a cat Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Illustrative image Cat hostel near Toyama Station "Iruka Hostel" | A 5-minute walk from the station where you can spend time with two cats Two brother and sister cats live at Iruka Hostel, whic… Read article

Illustrative image of an inn with a cat Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Illustrative image Gifu/Gero Onsen's cat inn "Ryokan Masuya" | Resident cats Mito-chan and Kou-chan, and private baths Ryokan Masuya in Gero City, Gifu Prefecture is a small… Read article

Image of cats playing in the cat tower Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Illustrative image Cat inn in Gifu/Hida Furukawa “Nekokura no Yado Hida” | Rent a house where you can interact with rescued cats Nekokura no Yado Hida in Hida City, Gifu Prefecture is… Read article

Image of cats resting in the sunlight indoors Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Illustrative image Nekokura Hostel, a cat hostel in Hakata, Fukuoka | Visit the protected cat shelter for guests only Nekokura Hostel in Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City is a gues… Read article

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