First trip & preparation

Illustration of a traveler working quietly with a cat watching nearby using a safely wired desk in the guest room of a cat inn Cat-inn guide

Can you take a workcation at a cat inn? | Wi-Fi, desks, and cat safety

What should you check before a workcation at a cat inn? Learn about Wi-Fi reliability, desks and chairs, online meetings, company security policies, and protecting cats from charging cables and food.
Illustration of a traveler quietly waiting for a cat to approach from a distance while reading in the common space of an inn Cat-inn guide

What kind of people is Neko Yado recommended for? Suitable for people/People who want to think carefully

This is a check guide that allows you to decide who is suitable for a cat inn and who you want to carefully consider based on distance from cats, purpose of travel, allergies, companions, and accommodation environment.
Illustration of a cat inn during a power outage training where the innkeeper confirms that the cat is in a safe carrier and guides tourists. Cat-inn guide

Actions guests should take at cat inns during disasters and power outages

When an earthquake, heavy rain, fire alarm, or power outage occurs at a cat inn, we will ensure people's safety, avoid searching for cats, and organize actions to follow the inn's evacuation instructions.
Illustration of a person coming home from a trip to a cat hostel, separating clothes and bags at the entrance, washing hands, and keeping distance from the cat at home Cat-inn guide

How to prevent infectious diseases from being brought from the cat shelter to the cat

When you return home from a cat inn, we will explain how to wash your hands, organize your clothes, shoes, and luggage, avoid contact with the cat, and consult your veterinarian and the inn in the event of something unusual happening.
Illustration of coming home from a cat hostel and separating laundry and travel bags at the entrance Cat-inn guide

Care for your clothes and luggage after returning home from the cat shelter

After returning home from a cat inn, we will show you how to organize hair, shoes, bags, cameras, and souvenirs to be considerate of your pets at home.
Illustration of preparing easy-to-wash long sleeves, durable pants, and indoor shoes for a cat shelter Cat-inn guide

What to wear when staying at a cat inn | Consideration for fur, claws, and scent

We will explain clothes that are easy to move in and easy to clean cat hair, as well as considerations for nails, strings, perfume, and indoor slippers.
Illustration of a cat-loving traveler and a companion who doesn't like cats asking the hotel staff how to keep their distance Cat-inn guide

Things to check when staying at a cat inn with a companion who doesn't like cats

This is a method for cat lovers and people who don't like cats to confirm and agree on the cat's access range, guest room, meals, escape areas, and allergies before staying in the same cat inn.
Illustration of a scene where a resident cat who has never owned a cat is sitting and waiting for a resident cat to approach him. Cat-inn guide

Can I stay at a cat inn even if I have never owned a cat?

This is an introductory guide for people who have never owned a cat before staying at a cat inn, learning about how to choose an inn, how to approach, how to touch, food, doors, and cat signs.
Illustration of a traveler staying overnight in the guest room of a cat inn, preparing his luggage and reading quietly. Cat-inn guide

Advantages of staying multiple nights at a cat accommodation and things to check before booking

We will explain the advantages of staying at a cat inn for multiple nights, and things to check before making a reservation regarding cleaning, meals, daytime stay, transportation, cat rest, and guest room access.
Illustration of a traveler considering two types of cat accommodation: a rental building and a common area inn. Cat-inn guide

Which is better, renting a whole house or inn-style cat accommodation?

We will compare whole building rental type and inn type cat accommodation from the viewpoint of how to meet cats, staff response, meals, privacy, number of people, and cost.
Illustration of a traveler in a yukata keeping his distance from a resident cat resting in the hallway of a hot spring inn Cat-inn guide

How to choose an accommodation where you can enjoy hot springs and resident cats

This is a guide to choosing a hot spring and an inn with a resident cat based not only on the quality of the hot springs, but also on bathing conditions, places where you can meet cats, guest-room visits, hygiene, safety, and length of stay.
Illustration of a traveler checking nearby eating places on a map at a cat inn where he stays without meals Cat-inn guide

Preparations so you don't have to worry about meals at a cat inn where you can stay overnight without meals

This is a method of preparing meals at a cat inn where you can stay overnight without meals, checking surrounding restaurants, shopping, bringing food, shared refrigerators, smells, and preventing cats from accidentally ingesting food.