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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 with the inn before making a reservation, as the availability of cats and how they interact with each other may change.
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Kiriya Ryokan, located in Nozawa Onsen in Nagano Prefecture, is a hot spring inn that describes itself as a “cat inn where you can interact with resident cats.”
Spend time with resident cat walking inside the inn
Official website introduces this as an inn where you can spend time interacting with resident cats. The current accommodation plan also states that cats roam inside the inn on a whim.
This is not a guide that guarantees guest-room visits. This is a type of inn where you can interact with the cats you meet inside the inn while respecting their moods.
The current plan states that there are 5 resident cats. The number of animals and members may change, so please do not assume that you will be able to meet everyone, and please check the latest information.
Nozawa Onsen with natural hot spring water
At Kiriya Ryokan, you can enjoy an indoor bath that uses natural hot spring water that is not heated, watered, or disinfected. The location is convenient for visiting the 13 public baths in Nozawa Onsen.
In addition to the time with resident cats, a big appeal is that you can make the hot spring itself the purpose of your trip.
Guest room and meals
There are Japanese-style rooms, Japanese-Western rooms, and guest rooms with separate rooms (shoin). All guest rooms are equipped with a washroom and a toilet with a washer. There are many stairs and steps depending on the building, so if you have any concerns about your legs or lower back, please consult us regarding the location of your room.
Dinner on the half-meal plan is a Northern Shinshu Gozen meal that uses Nagano Prefecture vegetables, mushrooms, Shinshu salmon, and more. Breakfast is mainly Japanese food, and depending on the number of people, it will be a buffet or a Japanese set meal.
Access and suitable people
It is approximately 25 minutes by Nozawa Onsen Liner from Iiyama Station, and approximately 25 minutes by car from Toyota Iiyama IC. This is suitable for people who want to enjoy both the inn’s hot spring source and the hot spring town’s outdoor baths while spending time inside the inn with multiple resident cats.
Things you should know before staying
- The resident cat walks inside the inn on a whim, so you may not always be able to meet them.
- We do not guarantee that cats will visit the guest room.
- Closed days are set depending on the season.
- Please avoid feeding the cat or forcibly holding it, and prioritize the inn’s rules.
- It tends to be fully booked in winter, so early confirmation is required.
Basic information
| Item | Contents |
|---|---|
| Facility name | Nozawa Onsen Kiriya Ryokan |
| Location | 8714-2 Toyosato, Nozawa Onsen Village, Shimotakai District, Nagano Prefecture 389-2502 (local address: 〒389-2502 長野県下高井郡野沢温泉村豊郷8714-2) |
| Distance with cats | A resident cat may walk inside the inn and you may be able to interact with it |
| Hot spring | Free-flowing hot spring water without heating, adding water, or disinfecting |
| Surroundings | Convenient for visiting the public baths of Nozawa Onsen |
| Access | Approximately 25 minutes by bus from Iiyama Station, approximately 25 minutes by car from Toyota Iiyama IC |
| Official website | Kiriya Ryokan |
Location and Google Maps
野沢温泉 桐屋旅館
〒389-2502 長野県下高井郡野沢温泉村豊郷8714-2
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Summary
Kiriya Ryokan is an inn where you can enjoy both interacting with cats and authentic hot springs.
It is suitable for people who want to cherish the time they spend together while the cats roam freely inside the inn.
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Don’t just decide on this inn, it will be easier to choose by comparing the distance to the cat and transportation conditions with other inns in the same region. Before making a reservation, please check with the inn about the conditions that can change, such as the presence of cats and where you can meet them.
