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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 photo of a cat by the window.Not Gar-chan Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Illustrative image Cat inn “Futagojimasou” in Saikazaki, Wakayama｜Resident cat ga-chan and a hot spring inn overlooking the sea Kishu Onsen Saiga no Yu Futagojimasou in Saikazaki, Wa… 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 in Kai, Yamanashi “Ryuo Radon Onsen Utopia” | Hot spring inn where you can meet resident cat Goemon Ryuo Radon Onsen Utopia in Kai City, Yamanashi Prefect… Read article

An image photo of two cats relaxing by the window.Not Hana Shinobu's cat Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Illustrative image “Hanashinobu”, a cat inn in Sujiyu Onsen, Oita | An inn where the cat proprietress Kabosu sometimes comes to the guest room Hanashinobu in Sujiyu Onsen, Kokonoe Town, Oita Prefec… Read article

An image photo of a cat being stroked by someone.Not Fujiko Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Illustrative image Cat inn in Kawaguchiko, Yamanashi "ALBERGO del otto" | Enjoy southern Italian cuisine with resident cat Fujiko ALBERGO del otto (ALBERGO del otto) in Fuji Kawaguchik… Read article

An image photo of a cat by the window in a snowy landscape.It's not Hakusanen's cat or the view of Shiramine. Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Illustrative image Hakusanen, a cat inn in Shiramine Onsen, Ishikawa | A mountain village hot spring inn where resident cats welcome you Hakusanen in Hakusan City, Ishikawa Prefecture is a ho… Read article

Image photo of a black and white cat sleeping indoors.This is not Teto at Suehirokan. Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Illustrative image Cat inn “Suehirokan” in Yutagami Onsen, Niigata | Hot spring inn where you can meet resident cat Teto Suehirokan in Tagami Town, Niigata Prefecture is an in… Read article

An image photo of a black cat by the window.Not the cat of Mad Cat Hostel Osaka (Mad Cat Hostel Osaka) Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Illustrative image Cat hostel in Abeno, Osaka "Mad Cat Hostel Osaka (Mad Cat Hostel Osaka)" | A hostel where you can spend time at the bar with the resident cats Mad Cat Hostel Osaka (Mad Cat Hostel Osaka) & Bar in A… Read article

An image photo of a cat by the window.Not Nishiya's cat Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Illustrative image Cat inn “Nishiya” in Shirabu Onsen, Yamagata | An inn where you can interact with the resident cat brothers in the morning lobby Nishiya in Shirabu Onsen, Yonezawa City, Yamagata Pref… Read article

Image of a black cat sitting on white bedding Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Illustrative image Cat inn “Azumaso” in Tendo Onsen, Yamagata | Hot spring inn where you can meet the cat hostess Investigated Azumaso in Tendo Onsen, Yamagata Prefectu… Read article

Image of a cat peeking at the breakfast table Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Illustrative image Cat inn “Pension Ivy” in Yamanakako, Yamanashi | A highland inn where you can interact with resident cats Investigated Pension Ivy in Yamanakako Village, Yamana… Read article

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

Illustrative image Minshuku Tama, a cat inn in Shima, Mie | An inn where resident cats sometimes stay in the guest room until morning Investigated Minshuku Tama in Shima City, Mie Prefectu… Read article

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

Illustrative image Cat inn “Yamaguchiya Ryokan” in Shiobara Onsen, Tochigi | An inn where resident cats come to visit the guest room one after another Investigated Yamaguchiya Ryokan in Nasushiobara, Tochi… Read article

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