10 cat inns in Kyushu and Okinawa | Compare hot-spring inns with guest-room cat visits and island inns

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 proximity, 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.

Correction, 2026-10-09: The natural-hot-spring claim for Masuya Ryokan has been removed. The original research date remains as stated above.

Kyushu/Okinawa has targeted plans where you can play with cats in the guest room, a hot spring inn where the resident cat comes to the guest room, exclusive time with a rescue cat, glamping where you can enjoy the volcano and the sea, and small inns on the island.

Contents

Criteria for posting this list
Accommodation where conditions were confirmed
How to choose by purpose
Things to check before making a reservation
Summary
Cat accommodation page by region

Criteria for posting this list

From published individual articles belonging to Regional Category, we list 10 accommodations where you can compare contact with cats and current accommodation information. The order is not a ranking.

“You can meet cats,” “you can touch them,” and “cats sometimes come to the guest room” are different conditions. A/B/C on this site indicates cat proximity, and does not indicate the quality or recommendation ranking of the accommodation.

Accommodation where conditions were confirmed

Takasho

Image of cats spending time by a Japanese window Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Cat inn “Takasho” in Yunohira Onsen, Oita | You can play with resident cats in the guest room

Takasho in Yufu, Yunohira Onsen, Oita Prefecture is a culinary inn that offers lodging plans where you can play with resident cat Koimoto and the guest room. We will introduce how to spend time with cats, the guest room, and precautions.

Basic information

Location: Yufu, Yunohira Onsen, Oita Prefecture
Distance to cat: A｜A cat sometimes comes to the guest room. You can play with the resident cat in the guest room with eligible plans.
Check this list: Check the basis for guest room visits in published individual articles
Accommodation features: Cooking accommodation, hot springs, and eligible guest rooms

Features of this inn

There is a plan that guides you to the guest room time with the resident cat. Check the differences from the regular plan and the conditions for changes depending on the cat’s physical condition.

Hanashinobu

“Hanashinobu”, a cat inn in Sujiyu Onsen, Oita | An inn where the cat proprietress Kabosu sometimes comes to the guest room

Hanashinobu in Sujiyu Onsen, Kokonoe Town, Oita Prefecture is a hot spring inn where the cat proprietress Kabosu sometimes spends time in the guest room. We will introduce the distance from cats, private baths, cooking, and access.

Basic information

Location: Sujiyu Onsen, Kokonoe Town, Oita Prefecture
Distance to cat: A｜A cat sometimes comes to the guest room. Cat proprietress Kabosu sometimes spends time in the guest room.
Check this list: Check the basis for guest room visits in published individual articles
Accommodation features: 5 rooms in total, private bath and food

Features of this inn

You can wait for a chance moment with the resident cat at a hot spring inn with a small number of guest rooms. Cats staying in guest rooms is not guaranteed.

Masuya Ryokan

Image of a cat relaxing in the guest room Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Cat inn “Masuya Ryokan” in Sasaguri, Fukuoka｜A long-established inn in front of the station where you can spend time with resident cats

Investigated Masuya Ryokan in Sasaguri Town, Fukuoka Prefecture. We will introduce the possibility of interacting with the resident cat, the possibility of visiting the guest room, the location, and things to note before making a reservation.

Basic information

Location: Sasaguri Town, Fukuoka Prefecture
Distance to cat: A｜A cat sometimes comes to the guest room. A resident cat may come to visit the guest room.
Check this list: Check the basis for guest-room visits in published individual articles
Accommodation features: Long-established inn in front of the station, a base for pilgrimages

Features of this inn

This inn is easy to visit from Sasaguri Station. Guest-room visits are enjoyed in conjunction with pilgrimages and stays in the area, depending on the cat’s will.

Aratama Ryokan

Image of a cat relaxing indoors Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Cat inn in Beppu Onsen, Oita "Aratama Ryokan" | Interact with rescued cats during kitty time

Aratama Ryokan in Beppu, Oita Prefecture is a hot spring inn where you can interact with rescue cats who live inside the inn during a paid “cat time.”We will introduce how to interact, hot springs, and things to keep in mind before making a reservation.

Basic information

Location: Beppu, Oita Prefecture
Distance with cats: B｜inside the inn・You can interact with them in a dedicated space. You can interact with rescued cats during paid cat time.
Check this list: Check the contact points of inside the inn, dedicated space, etc. in published individual articles
Accommodation characteristics: Hamawaki Onsen, mainly for overnight stays without meals

Features of this inn

Time with resident cats is an easy-to-understand accommodation that requires reservations. Confirm the price, time, number of people, and cat breaks in advance.

Kannawa Yunoka

Image of a brown cat resting indoors Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Kannawa Yunoka, a cat inn in Kannawa Onsen, Oita | Hot spring inn with 5 resident cats

Kannawa Yunoka in Kannawa Onsen, Beppu, Oita Prefecture is a hot spring inn where five resident cats live. We will introduce the distance from cats, hot springs, guest rooms, and things to keep in mind before staying.

Basic information

Location: Beppu/Kannawa Onsen, Oita Prefecture
Distance with cats: B｜inside the inn・You can interact with cats in a dedicated space. You can interact with multiple resident cats inside the inn
Check this list: Check the contact points of inside the inn, dedicated space, etc. in published individual articles
Accommodation Features: Kannawa Onsen Ryokan

Features of this inn

You can enjoy interacting with resident cats inside the inn at a hot spring resort. Please check the current information as the number of cats and appearance status will change.

Hozanso

Image of a calico cat in a wooden cat house Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Oita/Beppu's cat inn "Hozanso" | Resident cat walking inside the inn and beauty bath inn

Hozanso in Beppu, Oita Prefecture is a hot spring inn where Fuku, Ten, and Mugicha walk inside the inn and grounds. We will introduce the distance to the inn, guest room with open-air bath, cuisine, and access.

Basic information

Location: Beppu, Oita Prefecture
Distance with cats: B｜inside the inn・You can interact with cats in a dedicated space. A resident cat walks inside the inn and the grounds, and you are shown how to interact with each cat.
Check this list: Check the contact points of inside the inn, dedicated space, etc. in published individual articles
Accommodation features: Guest room with hot spring and open-air bath

Features of this inn

This is an inn where you can officially check each cat’s personality and how to interact with them. Compare hot spring facilities by guest room type.

Yurakutei

Image of a cat peeking out from a tree house Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Kumamoto/Kami Amakusa cat inn “Yurakutei”｜Resident cat Yuna and inn with natural hot spring water

Yurakutei in Kamiamakusa City, Kumamoto Prefecture is a hot spring inn where the friendly resident cat Yuna lives. We will introduce the distance to cats, large cave bath, guest room, seafood dishes, and access.

Basic information

Location: Kami-Amakusa City, Kumamoto Prefecture
Distance with cats: B｜inside the inn・You can interact with cats in a dedicated space. You can interact with friendly resident cat Yuna inside the inn.
Check this list: Check the contact points of inside the inn, dedicated space, etc. in published individual articles
Accommodation features: Natural hot spring water, large cave bath, seafood dishes

Features of this inn

This is an inn where you can meet resident cats while enjoying Kamiamakusa’s hot springs and sea cuisine. Also check travel time by car.

Minamiaso STAY HAPPY

Image of meeting a cat at a natural inn Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Minamiaso STAY HAPPY (STAY HAPPY), a cat inn in Minamiaso, Kumamoto | Glamping facility where many cats welcome you

Minamiaso STAY HAPPY in Minamiaso Village, Kumamoto Prefecture is a glamping facility where many cats welcome you. We will introduce the distance from cats, tents, shared facilities, meals, and access by car.

Basic information

Location: Minamiaso Village, Kumamoto Prefecture
Distance with cats: B｜inside the inn・You can interact with them in a dedicated space. Many cats welcome guests at the facility
Check this list: Check the contact points of inside the inn, dedicated space, etc. in published individual articles
Accommodation features: Glamping, shared facilities

Features of this inn

This is a facility where you can enjoy glamping and an outdoor environment with cats. Compare rainy weather, heating and cooling, meals, and access by car.

hotel cava (hotel cava)

Image of a long-haired cat relaxing by the window Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Cat inn on Kouri Island, Okinawa "hotel cava (hotel cava)" | Villas for 3 groups per day to spend with resident cats

Hotel Cava (hotel cava) on Kouri Island, Okinawa Prefecture, is a villa limited to three groups per day and is home to a resident cat, Fuku, who likes to be petted. We will introduce the distance to the inn, guest room, meals, and access.

Basic information

Location: Nakijin Village, Kouri Island, Okinawa Prefecture
Distance with cats: B｜inside the inn・You can interact with them in a dedicated space. You can interact with the friendly resident cat Fuku on the grounds.
Check this list: Check the contact points of inside the inn, dedicated space, etc. in published individual articles
Accommodation features: Villa limited to 3 groups per day

Features of this inn

This is a small number of villas on Kouri Island. In addition to interacting with the cats, we will also check on travel within the island, meals, and conditions during typhoons.

Macchaya no Yado

Image of cats gathering indoors Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Okinawa, Irapu Island cat inn "Macchaya no Yado" | a small inn with only 2 guest rooms to spend time with resident cat Tenne

Macchaya no Yado on Irabu Island, Okinawa Prefecture, is a small inn with two rooms where the resident cat Amane and the resident dog live. We will introduce the distance to the cat, guest room, breakfast, and access.

Basic information

Location: Irabu Island, Miyakojima City, Okinawa Prefecture
Distance with cats: B｜inside the inn・You can interact with cats in a dedicated space. Resident cat Amato (天音) sometimes greets guests and takes a walk with them.
Check this list: Check the contact points of inside the inn, dedicated space, etc. in published individual articles
Accommodation features: Small inn with 2 rooms, breakfast

Features of this inn

This is a small inn where cats and signboard dogs live. We will check with the inn about rental cars, meals, and indoor and outdoor activity ranges for cats on the island.

How to choose by purpose

Possibility of guest-room visits: Takasho, Hanashinobu, Masuya Ryokan
Dedicated time with rescue cat: Aratama Ryokan
Hot springs: Takasho, Hanashinobu, Aratama Ryokan, Yunoka, Hozanso, Yurakutei
Glamping: Minamiaso STAY HAPPY
Okinawa’s small inns: hotel cava (hotel cava), Macchaya no Yado

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 dedicated spaces.
Is guest room visits 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 deal with cats when they come to the guest room and Accommodation manners preferred by resident cats before making a reservation.

Summary

In Kyushu/Okinawa, traffic conditions differ greatly between hot spring areas and remote islands. In addition to contact points with cats, check the cancellation conditions for airplanes, boats, rental cars, and typhoons.

Cat accommodation page by region

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.