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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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Image of a brown tabby cat looking out the window Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Illustrative image Cat inn “Iwanajaya” in Yamanakako, Yamanashi | Resident cat chacha and private hot spring inn Iwanajaya, located in Yamanakako Village, Yamanashi Pr… Read article

Image of cats walking in a room with a wooden floor Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Illustrative image Cat inn in Futtsu, Chiba “Dramatic Space Umineko” | Seaside guesthouse where you can interact with rescued cats Chiba PrefectureFuttsu's Dramatic Space Umineko is a s… Read article

Image of a cat in the window of an old wooden house Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Illustrative image Fukui City's cat inn "Guesthouse Matabee" | Inn in town where resident cat Goro and Suzu live Guesthouse Matabee in Sanai-cho, Fukui City is an inn … Read article

Image of a cat sleeping in front of the house Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Illustrative image Gunma Minakami Onsen cat inn "Daikokukan" | Hot spring inn where you can stay with rescued cats walking inside the inn Daikokukan in Minakami-cho, Gunma Prefecture is a pet-… Read article

Image of a cat resting in an outdoor cat house Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Illustrative image Ishigaki Hills, a cat inn on Ishigaki Island, Okinawa | A rental villa where you can spend time with resident cats in the garden Ishigaki Hills in Ishigaki City, Okinawa Prefecture is… Read article

Image of a cat peeking out from a tree house Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Illustrative image Kumamoto/Kami Amakusa cat inn “Yurakutei”｜Resident cat Yuna and inn with natural hot spring water Yurakutei in Kamiamakusa City, Kumamoto Prefecture is … Read article

Image of a calico cat in a wooden cat house Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Illustrative image Oita/Beppu's cat inn "Hozanso" | Resident cat walking inside the inn and beauty bath inn Hozanso in Beppu, Oita Prefecture is a hot spring inn … Read article

Image of a cat relaxing in a wooden hut Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Illustrative image Cat inn in Hiwasa, Tokushima "Hotel Shiroi Todai" | Hot spring hotel with rescue cats and a view of the Pacific Ocean Hotel Shiroi Todai in Hiwasa, Tokushima is an inn wher… Read article

Image of two cats facing each other indoors Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Illustrative image Cat inn “Teshima Ryokan” in Achisu, Yamaguchi | Protected cat shelter, inn where you can enjoy the cat garden and food Teshima Ryokan in Achisu, Yamaguchi City is a six-room… Read article

Image of a cat sleeping indoors Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Illustrative image Cat inn “Kameya Mannenkaku” in Onogawa Onsen, Yamagata | A 5-room inn where you can enjoy the resident cat and the hot spring water Kameya Mannenkaku in Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefectur… Read article

Image of cats gathering indoors Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Illustrative image Okinawa, Irapu Island cat inn "Macchaya no Yado" | a small inn with only 2 guest rooms to spend time with resident cat Tenne Macchaya no Yado on Irabu Island, Okinawa Prefecture, … Read article

Image of a cat relaxing on the bed Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Illustrative image Grand Verde Resort, a cat inn in Beppu, Oita | Grassland glamping with resident cat Jack Grand Verde Resort in Beppu, Oita Prefecture is a gras… Read article

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