This article is a research guide based on official information as of 2026-08-11. This is not an actual accommodation coverage article. Please check the latest information on the availability of cats and where you can interact with them before making a reservation.
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Kanazawa’s “Hatagoya Yuimaru” is a rent-a-house style inn that the official website clearly states is “a place where you can interact with cats.”
The host lives on the second floor of the same building, and guests use the first floor. It is characterized by a sense of distance similar to that of a homestay, with a shared entrance.
What kind of accommodation is Hatagoya Yuimaru?
This is an inn that opened in 2019 after renovating an old traditional house that used to be a pub. The guest space on the first floor includes two 6-tatami Japanese-style rooms, a kitchen, living room, and bathroom, and can accommodate up to 6 people.
This is not an uninhabited vacation rental that is completely separated from the host’s living space. It is suitable for people who want to enjoy the interaction with people and the atmosphere of staying in a house with cats.
Interact with the host cat
The official website describes it as “an inn where you can interact with cats.” Kanazawa Tourism’s official lodging information also introduces this inn as a place where you can interact with the host cat.
However, the official information does not confirm that the cat will always enter the guest room or that it will be able to stay with you throughout your stay. Where and how much you can interact with the cat, including common areas such as the entrance, depends on the cat’s physical condition and the inn’s operations.
If you would like time with resident cats to be your top priority, please inquire about the current resident cats and where they can interact with them before making your reservation.
Suitable for longer stays with a size almost like renting a whole house
The first floor has a kitchen and living room for guests, allowing you to stay as if you were living there. The layout is easy to use not only for small groups but also for trips to Kanazawa with family and friends.
It is located in the city area, about 2.8 km from Kanazawa Station, with easy access to Kanazawa Castle and Kenrokuen. Please check the terms and conditions for free parking at the time of booking.
Things you should know before staying
- The cat does not always come to the guest room.
- Please confirm the location and time of cat interaction before making a reservation or at check-in.
- The entrance is shared with the host.
- Not suitable for people who are allergic to cats or who are looking for a completely non-contact rental property.
- Please respect the rules of the accommodation and do not feed the cat or forcefully hold it.
Access
Approximately 2.8 kilometers from Kanazawa Station. The official website states that there is a pharmacy that is open until midnight, a 2-minute walk away.
Basic information
| Item | Contents |
|---|---|
| Facility name | Hatagoya Yuimaru |
| Location | 1-12-41 Tamahoko, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 921-8002 (local address: 〒921-8002 石川県金沢市玉鉾1丁目12-41) |
| Capacity | Maximum 6 people |
| guest room | 1st floor for guests, 2 Japanese-style rooms, kitchen, living room, bathroom |
| Distance from cats | Officially advertised as an “inn where you can interact with cats” |
| Official website | Hatagoya Yuimaru |
Location and Google Maps
Hatagoya Yuimaru (旅籠屋ゆいまーる)
〒921-8002 石川県金沢市玉鉾1丁目12-41
Summary
Hatagoya Yuimaru is an inn that combines the closeness of staying in a house with cats and the facilities that make you feel like living in Kanazawa.
It is unconfirmed whether this is a guest-room visits type, but since the inn itself features interaction with cats, it is worth introducing as a candidate for a cat inn in Kanazawa.
