Inn features
- Walk from a station
- Restaurants nearby
- Hot spring
Only features verified through published information or reporting are shown.
This article is an uncovered research guide based on official information as of 2026-08-11.Please check with the facility before making a reservation, as the availability of resident cats, where you can meet them inside the inn, and accommodation plans may change.
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This illustration does not document the rooms or cats currently in residence.
Illustrative image (not a photograph of the inn’s cat or facility) / Photo: Daria Rohova, Pexels
“Daikokukan” in Minakami Town, Gunma Prefecture is a hot spring inn where you can stay in the same guest room with your pets such as dogs and cats. Not only are you allowed to bring your pets along, but the inn itself welcomes multiple rescue cats, and the official website states that the cats may roam inside the inn.
rescue cats strolling inside the inn
The official 2025 guide informs guests that there is one resident dog and nine rescue cats, and that cats may walk inside the inn. Although we can confirm the existence of cats and their appearance in common areas, this site classifies them as C because it does not specify where they can be interacted with or how to interact with them.
If you see a cat, please do not hold or feed the cat on your own, but rather check with the staff. We can’t confirm that the resident cat is coming to the guest room either. Additionally, since many guests of this inn bring their cats and dogs with them, it is necessary to follow facility rules such as using leashes and carriers outside the guest room to prevent inadvertent contact between resident cats and companion animals.
Guest room where you can share the same room with your pet
The official website states that pets can be kept off-leash in the guest room and can even relax together on the futon. Inside the inn also features an open-air bath for pets, a 54 square meter playroom, and a covered outdoor rest area.
On the other hand, the main character of this site is the inn’s resident cat. Leaving the door open to keep the cat in the guest room or to wake a sleeping cat may lead to the cat escaping or an accident with the companion animal. It is important not to close the door to keep the cat in the guest room or to wake a sleeping cat.
Currently staying overnight without meals is the norm
Daikokukan has stopped providing meals for overnight stays, and the official website now states that only rooms without meals are allowed. You can use nearby restaurants or bring your own food, and the inn’s dining area is also open. Old introductory articles may contain information about kaiseki cuisine, so please prioritize the current plan details when making reservations.
The location is 795 Yubara, Minakami-cho. It is about a 15-minute walk from JR Minakami Station, and you can take a bus to Minakami Onsen from Jomo Kogen Station. If you are driving, head to the hot spring town from Minakami IC. In winter, it is necessary to prepare for snow and frozen roads.
Basic information
| Item | Contents |
|---|---|
| Facility name | Daikokukan |
| Address | 795 Yubara, Minakami-cho, Tone-gun, Gunma 379-1617 (local address: 〒379-1617 群馬県利根郡みなかみ町湯原795) |
| resident cat | multiple rescue cats |
| Distance with cats | You may be able to meet inside the inn, but the contact range is unconfirmed |
| guest-room visits | unconfirmed |
| Accommodation type | Room without meals, pets allowed |
| Features | Minakami hot spring, open-air bath for pets, playroom |
| Official website | Daikokukan |
Location and Google Maps
Daikokukan (水上温泉 だいこく館)
〒379-1617 群馬県利根郡みなかみ町湯原795
Summary
Daikokukan is a hot spring inn that accepts pets when traveling with pets, and even rescue cats live inside the inn. Conditions for direct contact with resident cats are unconfirmed. If you do meet one, ask the staff how to interact with them and prioritize the safety of both your companion animal and the resident cat.
