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This article is an unreported research guide based on official information as of 2026-08-11 and current guest reviews. Cat availability and behavior may change, so please check the latest information before booking.
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Illustrative image (not a photograph of Azumaso’s cat landlady or inside the inn) / Photo: Víctor C., Pexels
“Azumaso” in Tendo, Yamagata Prefecture is a hot spring inn known for its Tendo Onsen and Yamagata cuisine, as well as its “Cat Landlady’s Hospitality.”
Among the guest reviews currently available, there is an example of someone meeting and interacting with a cat in the lobby. Since guest-room visits cannot be confirmed, this site classifies it as B “inside the inn/you can interact in a dedicated space.”
The current cat landlady you meet in the lobby
Guest reviews from 2026 report that they were able to meet the cat landlady in the lobby and enjoyed interacting with the black cat. In some cases, the inn responded with the name “Kome”, which shows that the cat is still welcomed as an important member of the inn.
Cats roam freely, so you may not always be able to meet them during your stay. Please follow the instructions on the day for when and how to meet.
Former cat proprietress “Mai-chan” and current information
Mai-chan, who made Azumasou’s name widely known, has been welcoming guests as the cat landlady for many years, but according to the official information, she retired as the cat landlady in 2025-02-22.
In past articles and videos, there are many images of Mai-chan serving customers inside the inn. These are records that tell the history of the inn, but they need to be considered separately from the information about the cats you can currently meet. The video at the bottom of this article is also a recorded video of Mai-chan, the former cat landlady.
Taste of Tendo Onsen and Yamagata
Azuma-so is a Tendo Onsen inn with a history of over 100 years since its opening. Along with the hot springs, you can enjoy dishes made with Yamagata beef and local ingredients.
It is suitable not only for cats, but also for a stay where you can enjoy your time as a hot spring inn and wait for the chance to meet the cat hostess in the lobby.
Things you should know before staying
- It is not always possible to meet the cat landlady.
- We have not confirmed current information about cats visiting the guest room.
- Please be careful not to confuse former cat proprietress Mai-chan with the cats you can currently meet.
- Do not chase, forcefully hold, or feed the cat.
- If you have a cat allergy, please discuss the inside the inn environment with the inn in advance.
Basic information
| Item | Contents |
|---|---|
| Facility name | Azumaso |
| Location | 2-2-1 Tendo Kamata, Yamagata 994-0024 (local address: 〒994-0024 山形県天童市鎌田2-2-1) |
| Distance with cats | There are current cases of people interacting with cat landlady in the lobby |
| guest-room visits | unconfirmed |
| Hot Springs | Tendo Onsen |
| Official website | Neko Landlady’s Inn Azumasou |
Location and Google Maps
Azumaso (松伯亭 あづま荘)
〒994-0024 山形県天童市鎌田2-2-1
Related video
Records of former cat landlady Mai-chan | Azumaso
Channel: PECO Channel - Heartwarming pet videos -
Summary
Azumaso is a hot spring inn that combines the travel spirit of Tendo Onsen with the fun of meeting the cat hostess in the lobby. This is an inn that respects the cat’s current mood and cherishes the time you spend with them.
Since this is an inn with a lot of information about the former cat proprietress Mai-chan, it is best to check the conditions for interacting with the current cats when making a reservation.
