This article is a research list of inns where the conditions could be confirmed as of 2026-08-14, based on Neko Yado Research’s published individual articles and attribute audits. Please check the official information of each inn before making a reservation, as business hours, cat availability, plans, and transportation conditions may change.
When staying at a cat hostel for the first time, knowing where you can meet and the rules ahead of time will give you peace of mind, rather than the number of cats.
Correction on 2026-10-10: Removed the unconfirmed natural-hot-spring description for Masuya Ryokan and replaced it with its location in front of the station. The original information confirmation date remains 2026-08-14.
Criteria for posting this list
In individual articles, we will list potential lodgings where you can check relatively specific contact points with cats, places where you can meet them, and lodging information. It is not a “beginner certification” or a quality evaluation.
“You can meet cats,” “you can touch them,” and “cats sometimes come to the guest room” are different conditions. A/B/C on this site indicates the distance to the cat, and does not indicate the quality or recommendation ranking of the accommodation.
Accommodation where conditions were confirmed
Pension Atca
Basic information
- Address: Chiba Prefecture Tateyama Sumiya 768-76
- Distance to cats: Multiple resident cats live and may come to visit the guest room.
- Check this list: Accommodations where you can easily check in advance how, where, and how to meet the cat
- Accommodation type: Pension. Please confirm at the time of reservation if you are staying with meals or without meals.
- guest room： Total 6 rooms
Features of this inn
An inn where you can see how close you are to cats and how to spend your time inside the inn through actual stay interviews. Multiple resident cats may come to the guest room, but it is best for the experience of waiting for the cat to approach you without chasing them.
Masuya Ryokan
Illustrative imageBasic information
- Address: 1-3-29 Chuo, Sasaguri-cho, Kasuya-gun, Fukuoka 811-2417
- Distance from cats: A resident cat lives inside the inn, and a friendly cat may come to the guest room.
- Check this list: Accommodations where you can easily check in advance how, where, and how to meet the cat
- Characteristics: A pilgrimage inn at the Sasaguri Sacred Site for about 100 years, located in front of the station.
- Access: About 1 minute walk from JR Sasaguri Station
Features of this inn
Investigated Masuya Ryokan in Sasaguri Town, Fukuoka Prefecture. We will introduce the possibility of interacting with the resident cat, the possibility of visiting the guest room, the location, and things to note before making a reservation.
Aratama Ryokan
Illustrative imageBasic information
- Address: 2-1-13 Beppu Hamawaki, Oita Prefecture 874-0947
- Distance to cats: You can interact with rescue cats during paid kitty time.
- Check this list: Accommodations where you can easily check in advance how, where, and how to meet the cat
- Hot spring: Hamawaki Onsen
- Meals: The current guidance is mainly for overnight stays without meals. Use nearby restaurants
Features of this inn
Aratama Ryokan in Beppu, Oita Prefecture is a hot spring inn where you can interact with resident cats who live inside the inn during a paid “cat time.”We introduce how to interact, hot springs, and things to keep in mind before making a reservation.
Bengal no Mori
Illustrative imageBasic information
- Address: 2567-6 Toyoharako, Nasu-cho, Nasu-gun, Tochigi Prefecture 325-3211
- Distance to cats: According to current guidance, there are 7 Bengal cats.
- Check this list: Accommodations where you can easily check in advance how, where, and how to meet the cat
- guest room: Independent cottage with all-weather BBQ space
- Meals: Current plan includes BBQ of domestic beef
Features of this inn
Bengal no Mori, located in Nasu Town, Tochigi Prefecture, is a rental inn where you can interact with seven Bengal cats. Introducing cats, guest room, BBQ, and precautions.
Himeyado Hanakazashi
Illustrative imageBasic information
- Address: 17-1 Oyama, Nishiura-cho, Gamagori-shi, Aichi 443-0105
- Distance to cats: A resident cat may appear in the lobby. You can interact with rescued cats in a separate area
- Check this list: Accommodations where you can easily check in advance how, where, and how to meet the cat
- guest room: 16 rooms in total, 5 types, including 3 rooms with open-air baths
- Hot spring: Nishiura Onsen
Features of this inn
Himeyado Hanakazashi in Gamagori City, Aichi Prefecture is a hot spring inn where the resident cat Oyakata appears in the lobby and where you can interact with rescued cats at the attached facility, Hanahana Cat Inn. We will introduce how to use it and precautions.
Iruka Hostel
Illustrative imageBasic information
- Address: 2nd floor, Bolfert Toyama, 8-1 Okuda Shinmachi, Toyama, 930-0857
- Distance with cats: You may be able to interact with them at the counter or common areas
- Check this list: Accommodations where you can easily check in advance how, where, and how to meet the cat
- guest room: Mixed/female dormitory, 4 person private room
- Access: Approximately 5 minutes walk from the north exit of Toyama Station
Features of this inn
Two cats, a brother and sister live at Iruka Hostel, which is about a 5-minute walk from the north exit of Toyama Station. We introduce the distance from cats, dormitories and private rooms, shared facilities, and precautions.
Neko Yokujo & Neko Hatago
Illustrative imageBasic information
- Address: 1-14-29 Shimanouchi, Chuo-ku, Osaka 542-0082
- Distance with cats: Interact with the resident cats at the cat cafe and watch them through the glass from your guest room
- Check this list: Accommodations where you can easily check in advance how, where, and how to meet the cat
- Accommodation type: Dormitory type
Features of this inn
Osaka Central Ward’s Neko Yokujo & Neko Hatago is an accommodation facility attached to a shelter cat cafe. We introduce a system where cat interaction, viewing through glass in the guest room, facilities, and usage all contribute to animal rescue support.
Villa Katsuyama Avail
Illustrative imageBasic information
- Address: 247-2 Dairoku, Kyonan-cho, Chiba Prefecture, Awa-gun, 299-1909
- Distance with cats: Multiple resident cats live here. You may be able to meet them inside the inn.
- Check this list: Accommodations where you can easily check in advance how, where, and how to meet the cat
- Features: Hot spring open-air bath, Southern Boso cuisine, pet-friendly guest room available
- Access: Approximately 5 minutes by car from Kyonan Yasuda IC, approximately 20 minutes walk from Awa-Katsuyama Station (confirmation required for pick-up)
Features of this inn
Investigated Tsukikage no Oka Hotel Villa Katsuyama Avail in Kyonan Town, Chiba Prefecture. We will introduce you to the interaction with the resident cats, the hot spring open-air bath, and things to keep in mind before staying.
The order of publication is not a ranking. At each link, you can check the current information about the cat, where you can meet it, the accuracy of guest-room visits, unconfirmed items, and links to official information.
Please double check before booking
- Is the resident cat currently living at the inn on the desired date?
- Where and when to meet cats, and whether or not you can interact with them
- Are the conditions the same for your desired accommodation plan?
- You may not be able to meet the cat due to his rest days or physical condition.
- Latest conditions for transportation, meals, and check-in
Things first-timers ask when visiting an inn
Ask when touching is allowed, where cats rest, the rules for holding cats, giving treats, taking photographs and entering guest rooms, and where you can step away if you feel uncomfortable. Choose with the possibility of not meeting the cats in mind.
List update policy
If conditions change due to information from the inn, updates to the official website, or on-site interviews, we will update the individual articles and this list at the same time. Old SNS posts alone will not raise the conditions for publication. If you notice any errors or changes in the information, please let us know along with the official source of confirmation.
Summary
If it’s your first time staying at a cat inn, it’s best to choose one where you can see the rules and ask the staff about anything you don’t understand.
