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

Illustrative image Cat inn in Mima, Tokushima "Rom no Oyado" | An old private house inn where you can interact with the host and cats once a day Investigated Rom no Oyado in Mima City, Tokushima Pref… Read article

Image of a cat resting in a sunny room Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Illustrative image Cat inn near Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine in Shimane “Yuzako Onsen Ryokan” | A soothing inn with cats and hot springs Research guide to Yuzako Onsen Ryokan in Ota, Shimane:… Read article

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

Illustrative image Matsue Guesthouse, a cat inn in Matsue, Shimane | An inn near the station where you can spend time with resident cat Tamasaburo Investigated Matsue Guesthouse in Matsue City, Shimane… Read article

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

Illustrative image Pension Sunadokei, a cat inn in Kiyosato, Yamanashi | A highland inn where you can spend time with resident cat Kogure Investigated Pension Sunadokei in Kiyosato, Hokuto Cit… Read article

Image of cats relaxing in the living room Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Illustrative image Cat inn in Kyonan, Chiba “Villa Katsuyama Avail”｜Inn with resident cat and hot spring open-air bath Chiba Prefecture, Kyonan Town: Investigation of Tsukik… Read article

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

Illustrative image Cat inn in Kiso, Nagano “Kakehashi Onsen Ryokan” | Secret hot spring inn where 7 cats live freely Investigated Kakehashi Onsen Ryokan in Kiso District, … Read article

Calm bedroom and cat image Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Illustrative image Cat inn in Miwa, Nara "Machiya Guesthouse Miwa" | An inn near Omiwa Shrine where you can spend time with resident cats Investigated Machiya Guesthouse Miwa in Sakurai City, … Read article

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

Illustrative image Cat inn near Kyoto Station "Fujiya Ryokan" | A townhouse inn where you can meet resident cat Lily Investigated Fujiya Ryokan near Kyoto Station. We will… Read article

Image of a cat spending time under the table indoors Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Illustrative image Cat inn in Wakasa, Fukui “Kogashimaso” | An inn where you can meet cats at a secret hot spring by the lake Investigated Kogashimaso in Wakasa Town, Fukui Prefect… Read article

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

Illustrative image Cat inn “Masuya Ryokan” in Sasaguri, Fukuoka｜A long-established inn in front of the station where you can spend time with resident cats Investigated Masuya Ryokan in Sasaguri Town, Fukuoka P… Read article

Image of a cat sleeping in a room with sunlight Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Illustrative image Hiroshima/Kure's cat inn "Nyan STAY" | An inn where about 10 rescued cats may visit the guest room Nyan STAY in Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture is a cat … Read article

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

Illustrative image Kannawa Yunoka, a cat inn in Kannawa Onsen, Oita | Hot spring inn with 5 resident cats Kannawa Yunoka in Kannawa Onsen, Beppu, Oita Prefectur… Read article

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