Meeting the cats | Neko Yado Research

An illustration depicting a resident cat approaching while a traveler waits quietly in the common room of an inn.

Accommodation etiquette loved by resident cats | How to spend time in a way that is kind to both cats and hosts

We will explain the basic etiquette that should be observed at an inn with resident cats, including when arriving, interacting with them, taking photos, eating, guest room, and checking out.

Cat-inn guideMeeting the cats

Illustration of a traveler closing the inside of a cat inn's double doors and opening the outside, and a cat safely inside the inn

What guests can do to prevent cats from escaping at cat inns

We will explain what guests should do to prevent cats from jumping out at the cat inn entrance, guest room door, window, luggage loading area, and parking lot, and what to do if you lose the cat.

Cat-inn guideMeeting the cats

Illustration of a kitten playing with appropriate toys in a safe cat room at a cat inn, with guests sitting and watching.

Things to be especially careful about when staying at a cat hostel with kittens

At a cat inn where kittens live, we will explain how to avoid using their limbs as toys, leaving the inn to hold, eat, and photograph them, and be careful of the door and small gaps.

Cat-inn guideMeeting the cats

Illustration of a guest watching over an elderly resident cat resting on a low, warm bed

What we can do when our resident cat gets older | Respect quiet time and retirement

We will explain how to respect the inn's decision to rest, move, take pictures, change in physical condition, close the cat to the public, or retire without expecting the same customer service as before for an elderly resident cat.

Cat-inn guideMeeting the cats

Illustration of a blindfolded traveler keeping a distance from a cat's toilet and staying quiet.

Consider not taking pictures near the cat's toilet at a cat inn

We will explain how to avoid peeking into the cat's toilet, taking pictures, and blocking the aisles, and how to notify the inn staff if you notice a change in the cat's excretion habits.

Cat-inn guideMeeting the cats

Illustration of a traveler keeping a distance from a cat eating in a quiet dining area at a cat inn

Why you should not approach cats while they are eating at a cat inn

We will explain how to avoid touching, photographing, or giving human food to resident cats while they are eating at a cat inn, and how to avoid tension between cats and accidental feeding.

Cat-inn guideMeeting the cats

Illustration of a traveler quietly observing multiple cats in a cat hostel where they sleep in separate beds and in high places.

How to check the distance between cats in a multi-cat cat hostel

At a cat inn where multiple cats live, we observe signs of tension such as not only intimidation, but also staring, blocking paths, and hiding, and explain how to prevent guests from intervening.

Cat-inn guideMeeting the cats

Illustration of a traveler washing a small wound on his hand with running water and soap at a cat inn and contacting the host.

What to do if you are scratched or bitten by a cat at a cat inn

What to do after a scratch or bite at a cat inn: do not chase the cat, tell the inn staff, wash the wound with soap and running water, and consult a medical institution.

Cat-inn guideMeeting the cats

An illustration of parents and children quietly seeing off a resident cat as they walk apart with their hands on their laps.

8 manners you should tell before staying at a cat inn with your child

Before staying at a cat inn with your child, we will introduce eight manners that you should practice as a family, such as not chasing, not holding, not entering cat resting places, and not giving food.

Cat-inn guideMeeting the cats

Illustration of a guest choosing unscented travel goods and closing and storing perfume away from the cat

Reasons to refrain from wearing perfumes and strong scents | Appearance at the cat inn

We will explain how to be considerate of cats, other guests, food, and hot springs by refraining from using perfume, hair styling products, aromatherapy, strong fabric softeners, etc. at a cat inn.

Cat-inn guideMeeting the cats

Illustration of a guest asking the staff how to use the cat treats and snacks provided by the inn.

Can I bring cat treats and toys to a cat inn?

Before bringing cat treats or toys to a cat hostel, we will explain why you should check the hostel's permission from dietary restrictions, medication, accidental ingestion, competition between cats, and hygiene.

Cat-inn guideMeeting the cats

Illustration of a guest asking the staff how to interact with a cat without picking it up with all four legs on the floor

Why it is better not to pick up the cat without permission, even if you can hold it

Even if your resident cat is used to being held at a cat inn, we will explain why you should not pick him up without the permission of the inn, support the cat's body, and finish before the cat wants to come down.

Cat-inn guideMeeting the cats