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This article is a research guide for an inn we have not visited, based on local government, tourism, and accommodation information as of 2026-08-11. Please check with the facility before making a reservation as the availability of cats and contact conditions may change.
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“Canadian Log Cottage TAKITARO” in Azumino City, Nagano Prefecture is a facility where you can stay in a rented log house at the foot of the Northern Alps. Takio the black cat may appear near the reception building.
Takio comes to the reception building during meal time
In the 2026 Rakuten Travel resident cat ranking, Takio is a former stray cat who appears at the reception building during mealtimes and is introduced as a cat who spends his time freely outside. You may even be able to spot it through your cottage window.
The presence of cats can be confirmed in the current information, but there is no explanation that they like being petted by people or any guest-room visits. This site classifies it as C. If you find one outside, do not pursue it or drive it into the road or into other cottages.
Rental log house by capacity
Facility information includes small and medium-sized log houses for 4 to 8 people, large buildings for 16 people, and cottages with natural hot springs. Each building has a bathroom, toilet, sink, kitchen, refrigerator, microwave, rice cooker, and Wi-Fi.
Since you are renting the whole house, it is different from staying in a hotel where you wait for the cat in the common lobby. This is an inn where you can enjoy the possibility of meeting Takio at the reception or while moving around the premises.
Self-catering and garden BBQ
Basically, it is a self-catering type with no meals provided. In addition to using the kitchen, you can enjoy BBQ in the garden from spring to autumn. Please check the preparation of ingredients, drinks, and seasonings as well as the rental conditions for BBQ equipment. There are also buildings and plans where you can use a wood stove in the winter.
About 8 minutes by car from Hotaka Station
The location is 8953 Ariake Hotaka, Azumino City. Approximately 8 minutes by car from JR Hotaka Station and approximately 18 minutes from Azumino IC. A car is convenient for traveling, including shopping, but in winter you need to be equipped for snow and ice.
Basic information
| Item | Contents |
|---|---|
| Facility name | Canadian Log Cottage TAKITARO |
| Location | 8953 Ariake Hotaka, Azumino City, Nagano Prefecture 399-8301 (local address: 〒399-8301 長野県安曇野市穂高有明8953) |
| resident cat | Takio |
| Distance from cats | You may meet them at the reception building or on the premises |
| Interaction and guest-room visits | unconfirmed |
| Accommodation type | Rental log house with kitchen |
| Accommodation information | Rakuten Travel |
Location and Google Maps
Canadian Log Cottage TAKITARO (カナディアンログコテージTAKITARO)
〒399-8301 長野県安曇野市穂高有明8953
Summary
TAKITARO is an inn where you may be able to find Takio living freely while staying in a villa-like log house in Azumino. Rather than just meeting cats, plan your trip to include cooking, BBQ, and sightseeing in the Northern Alps.
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Don’t just decide on this inn, it will be easier to choose by comparing the distance to the cat and transportation conditions with other inns in the same region. Before making a reservation, please check with the inn about the conditions that can change, such as the presence of cats and where you can meet them.
