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This article is a survey guide that has not yet been interviewed, based on information on hot spring associations, municipal tourism, and lodging as of 2026-08-11.Please check with the facility before making a reservation as the availability of cats and contact conditions may change.
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Kameya Mannenkaku, located in Onogawa Onsen in Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture, is a modern Japanese-style hot spring inn with 5 rooms. In addition to hot spring water fed directly from the source and dishes centered around Yonezawa beef, a resident cat welcomes guests.
Resident cat greeted in the lobby
Onogawa Onsen’s official website announces that “resident cats will welcome you,” and Nana, a yellow-bellied tiger who entertains guests in the lobby, appears in the 2025 Rakuten Travel resident cat ranking.
We can confirm that cats are present and can be met in the common areas, but we cannot currently confirm information about the area where guests can pet them or guest-room visits. For this reason, this site classifies it as C. When someone shows up in the lobby, first ask the staff if you can touch them.
A modern Japanese style inn with 5 rooms.
Onogawa Onsen official website states that there are 5 guest rooms in total. The universal room is located on the first floor and is equipped with a bed, sofa, and raised area, according to Yamagata Prefecture Tourism Information.
Some rooms have a private dining room next to the guest room, allowing you to enjoy your meals in privacy. Please check the stairs, bedding, and bathroom facilities for each room when making a reservation.
Natural hot spring water and Yonezawa beef
We use 100% natural hot spring water from Onogawa Onsen, and have separate indoor and outdoor baths for men and women. Cleaning times and bathing conditions will follow the instructions on the day.
The dishes are mainly A5 rank Yonezawa beef and a combination of seasonal ingredients from Yonezawa. The food content and method of serving will vary depending on the plan, so be sure to discuss any allergies you may have when making a reservation.
From Yonezawa City to Onogawa Onsen
The location is 2481 Onogawa-cho, Yonezawa City. Advance confirmation is required for public transportation operations, pick-up and drop-off services, and winter access. During heavy snowfall, check your car’s winter equipment and road information.
Basic information
| Item | Contents |
|---|---|
| Facility name | Onogawa Onsen Kameya Mannenkaku |
| Location | 2481 Onogawa-cho, Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture 992-0076 (local address: 〒992-0076 山形県米沢市小野川町2481) |
| resident cat | Nana et al. (Please check whether the cats currently live at the inn) |
| Distance from cats | You may meet them in the lobby, etc. |
| Guest-room visits | unconfirmed |
| Hot springs | 100% natural hot springs, indoor and open-air baths |
| Official Information | Onogawa Onsen |
Location and Google Maps
小野川温泉 亀屋万年閣
〒992-0076 山形県米沢市小野川町2481
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[Onogawa Onsen Kameya Mannenkaku] A cat visit to the inn/room with a resident cat
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Summary
Kameya Mannenkaku is an inn where you can enjoy Onogawa hot springs, Yonezawa beef, and resident cats in a calm environment with 5 rooms. Cat interaction varies by day, so make hot springs and dining your main purpose, and if you meet one, watch over them quietly.
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Do not decide on this inn alone; compare the distance to the cat and transportation conditions with other inns in the same region to make it easier to choose. Before making a reservation, please check with the inn about conditions that can change, such as the presence of cats and where you can meet them.
