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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 cat by a sunny window Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Illustrative image Cat inn in Okazaki, Aichi “Wood Design Park Okazaki”｜resident cat Tora and riverside glamping Wood Design Park Okazaki in Okazaki City, Aichi Prefec… Read article

Image of a cat standing by a window in the city Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Illustrative image Cat inn “Matatabiya” in Miyakojima, Okinawa | A hill inn where you can spend time on the island with resident cat Isla Matatabiya in Miyakojima City, Okinawa Prefecture is a… Read article

Image of a black and white cat in a blue window Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Illustrative image Cat inn in Azumino, Nagano "Canadian Log Cottage TAKITARO" | Rent a house where you can meet resident cat Takio Canadian Log Cottage TAKITARO in Azumino City, Nagano … Read article

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

Illustrative image Cat inn in Daisen, Tottori “Daisen Utopia” | An inn where you can enjoy seasonal cuisine with resident cat Nyajira Daisen Utopia in Daisen-cho, Tottori Prefecture is a h… Read article

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

Illustrative image Cat inn in Ichihara, Chiba "THE BAMBOO FOREST (THE BAMBOO FOREST)"｜resident cat Bang Pooto Bamboo Forest Glamping Chiba Prefecture THE BAMBOO FOREST (THE BAMBOO FOREST)… Read article

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

Illustrative image “Resort Inn Misty”, a cat inn in Kurumayama Kogen, Nagano｜resident cat Inn with goboten and creative cuisine Resort Inn Misty in Kurumayama Kogen, Nagano Prefectur… Read article

Image of two cats lined up by the window Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Illustrative image Okina Ryokan, a cat inn in Anahara Onsen, Fukushima | 4 resident cats and hot spring water Okina Ryokan in Fukushima's Abara Onsen is a hot sprin… Read article

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

Illustrative image Cat inn in Asama Onsen, Nagano “Fujinoyu” | A long-established inn with a resident cat, Mya, and a free-flowing source of hot spring water Fujinoyu in Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture is a lon… Read article

Image of a long-haired cat relaxing by the window Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Illustrative image Cat inn on Kouri Island, Okinawa "hotel cava (hotel cava)" | Villas for 3 groups per day to spend with resident cats Hotel Cava (hotel cava) on Kouri Island, Okinawa Prefe… Read article

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

Illustrative image Gunma/Minakami cat inn “Pension Be” | Resident cat Torako and private hot spring inn Pension Be in Minakami Town, Gunma Prefecture is a hot… Read article

Illustrative photo of a black-and-white cat sitting on a tiled floor Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Illustrative image Cat inn “R GARDEN” in Yamanakako, Yamanashi | Glamping with resident cat Lee and a bonfire R GARDEN in Yamanakako Village, Yamanashi Prefecture i… Read article

An image photo of a cat resting by the window.This is not the Minami family's rescue cat. Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Illustrative image Cat inn “Minamiya” in Hakuba, Nagano | Rescue cat cafe and artificial hot spring baths Minamiya in Hakuba, Nagano has the Bettei Nekodokoro M… Read article

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