Cat-inn guide | Neko Yado Research

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7 cat inns suitable for extended stays｜Choose based on hot springs, self-catering, and laundry facilities

Compare 7 cat accommodations across the country where you can find information on extended stay and hot spring treatment plans, as well as self-catering and laundry facilities. We will also introduce things to check before making a reservation, such as distance from cats, meals, cleaning, etc.

Cat-inn guideInn collections

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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.

Cat-inn guideFirst trip & preparation

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Cat inn video directory | See inns and hotels with resident cats on YouTube

Browse articles with videos of inns and hotels with resident cats, and accommodations where guests can interact with rescue cats. Check their regions and cat interaction categories to find cat inns that interest you.

Cat-inn guideInn collections

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How to write a good review for a cat inn | How to convey information that is useful for the inn and future travelers

Reviews of cat accommodations will break down the facts about the timing of the visit, encounters with cats, guest rooms, meals, and information, and explain how to convey the information to the next traveler without making any guarantees about the cat's behavior.

Cat-inn guideCulture & research

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9 cat inns in Taiwan | Introducing guest rooms and inns where you can spend time with rescue cats by region

Introducing 9 cat accommodations in Taiwan where you can meet resident cats, divided into Taipei, Yilan, Nantou, Tainan, and Taitung. We will compare the differences between guest-room visits, interactions in common areas, and experiential types, as well as points to note before making a reservation.

Cat-inn guideInn collections

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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 cat inn during a power outage training where the innkeeper confirms that the cat is in a safe carrier and guides tourists.

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.

Cat-inn guideFirst trip & preparation

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 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

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.

Cat-inn guideFirst trip & preparation

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