This article is a research list of accommodations whose conditions could be confirmed as of 2026-08-18, based on Neko Yado Research’s published individual articles, audits of cat distance, and official/current accommodation information confirmed in each article. Please check the official information of each inn before making a reservation, as business hours, cat availability, accommodation plans, and transportation conditions may change.
Cat inns in Hokkaido include small inns where cats can relax in the guest room, inns with cat cafes, villas that accommodate one group per day, and guesthouses that are easy to use for city sightseeing. We will also compare travel distance and winter traffic.
Criteria for posting this list
From the published individual articles belonging to Regional Category, we will list 7 hotels where you can compare contact points with cats and current accommodation information. The order is not a ranking.
“You can meet cats,” “you can pet them,” and “cats sometimes come to the guest room” are different conditions. A/B/C on this site indicates the distance to the cat, and does not indicate the quality or recommendation ranking of the accommodation.
Accommodation where conditions were confirmed
Megumi no Yu
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- Location: Furano City, Hokkaido
- Distance to cat: A｜A cat sometimes comes to the guest room. Rescue cat staff live freely inside the inn and sometimes relax in the guest room.
- Check this list: Check the basis for guest-room visits in published individual articles
- Accommodation features: Small inn with 2 rooms, bedrock bath
Features of this inn
This is an inn where cats may spend time in the guest room. Do not consider visits to be a guaranteed service; instead, we prioritize the cat’s rest and providing accommodation.
Pension Polaris
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- Location: Teshikaga Town, Hokkaido
- Distance to the cat: C｜Meet the resident cat (unconfirmed contact).Confirmation of Kuma Kiki’s presence. Touching range is unconfirmed
- Confirm with this list: Confirm enrollment in individual published articles. Touching range is unconfirmed
- Accommodation features: 3 rooms in total, a pension where you can enjoy the starry sky and nature
Features of this inn
This is an inn with a small number of guest rooms where you can enjoy the nature of eastern Hokkaido. We don’t just aim to meet a specific cat, we also check winter roads and transportation methods.
Villa Skavla (Villa Skavla)
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- Location: Biei Town, Hokkaido
- Distance with cats: B｜inside the inn・You can interact with cats in a dedicated space. Those who wish may be able to pet the resident cat at the owner’s home.
- Evidence checked for this list: Published individual articles document encounters inside the inn or in dedicated spaces.
- Accommodation Features: Rent a house for one group per day
Features of this inn
This is an inn where you can divide your time between renting a whole house and spending time with a resident cat under the conditions specified. It is important not to enter the cat’s living space without permission.
Pension Puppy Tail
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- Location: Hokkaido Hakodate
- Distance with cats: B｜inside the inn・You can interact with them in a dedicated space. Check the contact with resident cat using current accommodation information
- Evidence checked for this list: Published individual articles document encounters inside the inn or in dedicated spaces.
- Accommodation Features: An inn in the city about 5 minutes walk from Hakodate Station
Features of this inn
The location is easy to combine with sightseeing in Hakodate. Don’t assume that the place or time the cat will appear is fixed; just follow the instructions at check-in.
Cat Café Inn Kuchan no Ie
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- Location: Otaru, Hokkaido
- Distance with cats: B｜inside the inn・You can interact with cats in a dedicated space. You can interact with 8 cats at the attached cat cafe
- Evidence checked for this list: Published individual articles document encounters inside the inn or in dedicated spaces.
- Accommodation features: Simple lodging with 2 rooms, cat cafe attached.
Features of this inn
This is an inn where you can check the accommodation space and the cat cafe usage hours and rules separately. For holding and taking photos, priority will be given to guiding the facility.
Asahikawa Ride
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- Location: Asahikawa City, Hokkaido
- Distance with cats: B｜inside the inn・You can interact with cats in a dedicated space. You can interact with resident cat Yonesuke in common areas.
- Evidence checked for this list: Published individual articles document encounters inside the inn or in dedicated spaces.
- Accommodation features: Urban guesthouse with shared facilities
Features of this inn
This inn is easy to use as a base for walking around Asahikawa and sightseeing around the area. Behaviors such as sitting on the cat’s shoulders are based on the cat’s will, so guests will not be forced to do so.
Guesthouse Tarakoyu
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- Location: Kojohama, Shiraoi-cho, Hokkaido
- Distance with cats: C｜Meet the resident cat (unconfirmed contact). Confirm the presence of cats and dogs. Touching range is unconfirmed
- Confirm with this list: Confirm whether cats still live at the inn in individual published articles. Touching range is unconfirmed
- Accommodation Features: A small guesthouse in Kojohama Onsen
Features of this inn
This is an inn that focuses on hot springs and staying in the local area, and if you meet a cat, we will quietly watch over you. Please check business days and bathing conditions before booking.
How to choose by purpose
- Possibility of guest-room visits: Megumi no Yu
- Dedicated cat time: Villa Skavla (Villa Skavla), Cat Café Inn Kuchan no Ie
- Public transportation and walking around town: Pension Puppy Tail, Asahikawa Ride
- Few guest room in nature： Pension Polaris
- Consider hot springs: Guesthouse Tarakoyu
Things to check before making a reservation
- Is the resident cat still present?
- You can meet cats in the guest room, common areas, outdoors, or in a dedicated space.
- Is guest-room visit a normal behavior, only for eligible plans, or an example from the past?
- Choice of accommodation with meals or without meals and nearby restaurants
- Transportation from the nearest station, transfer reservations, seasonal road conditions
- Inn rules regarding photography, SNS posting, and flash
If you wish to visit the cat’s guest-room, please do not open the door or lure them in with food. Please also check How to behave when a cat comes to the guest room and Accommodation etiquette preferred by resident cats before making a reservation.
Summary
In Hokkaido, in addition to the distance from the cat, transportation between cities, snowfall, rental cars, and securing meals will affect the choice of accommodation. Plan your itinerary so that you can enjoy the local nature and walking around town even when the cat is not around.
Cat accommodation page by region
- Search for Kanto’s cat accommodation
- Search for cat accommodation in Hokkaido
- Search for cat accommodation in Tohoku
- Search for cat accommodation in Chubu
- Search for a cat inn in Kansai
- Search for cat accommodation in China
- Search for a cat inn in Shikoku
- Kyushu/Search for cat accommodation in Okinawa
Official, local government, and current accommodation information for each inn is summarized in the “Sources” section of the individual article that can be accessed from the blog card above.
