Inn features
- Shuttle available
- Hot spring
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This article is a research guide based on official information as of 2026-08-11. It is not an on-site accommodation report. Please confirm with the inn before booking, as resident cats and the interaction facility’s fees may change.
Update on October 9, 2026: Room counts differ between official pages, so the information below now asks readers to confirm room and room-type totals with the inn before booking. No on-site accommodation visit was made.
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“Himeyado Hanakazashi” in Nishiura Onsen, Gamagori City, Aichi Prefecture is a hot spring inn where you can meet resident cats and enjoy interacting with rescued cats.
- Resident cat Oyakata may appear in the lobby
- You can interact with rescued cats at “Nekoyado Hanahana”
- A ryokan where you can enjoy hot springs and meals
- Age requirements and access
- This accommodation is suitable for people
- Things you should know before staying
- Official social media
- Basic information
- Location and Google Maps
- Related video
- Summary
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Resident cat Oyakata may appear in the lobby
Official website announces that the resident cat “Oyakata” will appear in the lobby depending on the mood of the day. The cat chooses when to appear, so encounters are not guaranteed.
Oyakata placed 5th in the 2026 inn resident cat ranking. This is a fun experience for people who want to meet resident cats who spend their time in the lobby of hot spring inns.
You can interact with rescued cats at “Nekoyado Hanahana”
At the attached facility, “Nekoyado Hanahana,” you can interact with rescue cats that are used to people for 60 minutes. The official Facility Information provides information on general rates and special rates for guests.
This is not a mechanism for cats to come to the guest room, but a space for interaction that is separate from the inn. It would be a good idea to think of it as an accommodation where you can enjoy both natural encounters with resident cats and time spent interacting with rescued cats.
A ryokan where you can enjoy hot springs and meals
At Hanakazashi, you can enjoy Gamagori’s hot springs and creative kaiseki cuisine. There are guest rooms overlooking Mikawa Bay and guest rooms with open-air baths, so it is not a facility that specializes only in cats, but an inn where you can combine a hot spring trip and time with resident cats.
The whole-property rental plan on the official homepage lists 16 rooms in 5 types, while the official room and facility pages list 17 rooms. The descriptions do not agree. Please confirm the current room and room-type totals with the inn before booking. The inn lists 3 rooms with open-air baths. However, the open-air bath in the guest room is not a hot spring, and you can enjoy the hot spring in the large public bath that has a cypress bath, a tatami bath, and an open-air bath. Dinner is a creative Japanese kaiseki meal using seafood and seasonal ingredients.
Age requirements and access
This is a quiet inn for adults, and plans do not normally accommodate children. Be sure to check the age requirements when traveling with your family. There is a free shuttle service from Meitetsu Nishiura Station, and you can use the Nishiura Onsen Association bus during designated times.
This accommodation is suitable for people
- Adult travelers who want to enjoy both resident cats and rescue cat facilities
- People who value the view of Mikawa Bay, creative kaiseki cuisine, and hot springs in the public bath.
- People who want to systematically secure contact with cats in a separate area
Things you should know before staying
- Resident cat Oyakata’s appearance depends on the cat’s mood and health on the day.
- Nekoyado Hanahana is a separate area, with usage hours and fees set.
- For the cats’ health, guests must not give them food or treats.
- This is not an inn where cats come to play in the guest room.
- Please check the latest official information for prices and plans.
Basic information
| Item | Contents |
|---|---|
| Facility name | Himeyado Hanakazashi |
| Location | 17-1 Oyama, Nishiura-cho, Gamagori-shi, Aichi 443-0105 (local address: 〒443-0105 愛知県蒲郡市西浦町大山17-1) |
| Distance from cats | A resident cat may appear in the lobby. You can interact with rescued cats in a separate area |
| Interaction facility | Nekoyado Hanahana (60 minutes) |
| Hot Springs | Nishiura Onsen |
| guest room | Total rooms and room types require confirmation; 3 rooms have open-air baths |
| Access | Free shuttle service available from Meitetsu Nishiura Station |
| Official website | Himeyado Hanakazashi |
Location and Google Maps
Himeyado Hanakazashi (姫宿 花かざし)
〒443-0105 愛知県蒲郡市西浦町大山17-1
Related video
[Nishiura Onsen Himeyado Hanakazashi] Soak in the whitening spring and become beautiful!If you're looking for a warm, ladies-first inn with good value for money, a spectacular view of the sunrise over Mikawa Bay, meals like a princess, playing with cats, and having fun in Okazaki/Gamagori, this is the place for you.
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Summary
Himeyado Hanakazashi is an inn where you can meet both resident cats who freely appear in the lobby and rescue cats who live in a dedicated space.
It is not a guest-room visit type, but it is a strong candidate for those who want to make sure to spend time interacting with cats during a hot spring trip.
