Inn features
- Walk from a station
- Restaurants nearby
Only features verified through published information or reporting are shown.
This research guide is based on public information as of 2026-08-11 and does not report an on-site visit. Please check with the inn at the time of reservation, as the presence of cats and visits to the guest room will depend on the cat’s mood and physical condition on the day.
Correction, 2026-10-09: The unsupported coat-color assertion and natural-hot-spring description have been corrected. The original research date remains as stated above.
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Masuya Ryokan in Sasaguri Town, Fukuoka Prefecture, is a traditional inn in front of JR Sasaguri Station. It is a convenient base for visiting the eighty-eight sites of the Sasaguri Shikoku pilgrimage and is also known for resident cats living inside the inn.
resident cat “An” and “Azuki”
The current reservation information introduces the resident cats “An” and “Azuki”. Friendly “An” sometimes visits the guest room, while “Azuki” is said to be shy.
However, visits to the guest room are not guaranteed as accommodation services. It seems best to approach the cat quietly when it approaches, without chasing or picking the cat up.
Base for pilgrimage and walking around town
This inn, a Sasaguri Shikoku was founded as a pilgrimage inn for the eighty-eight pilgrimages, and has a history of nearly 100 years. It’s about a 1-minute walk from Sasaguri Station, making it convenient for visiting sacred sites and traveling from Fukuoka City.
There is a convenience store next door, and the tourist association states that there is a supermarket, restaurants, banks, and post office within a 5-minute walk. It is suitable for people who want to walk around an old-fashioned inn that is rooted in the area, rather than a luxurious resort.
Bathing facilities and stay conditions
The tourist guidebook describes a different property as Sasaguri’s only natural hot-spring inn. A hot spring at Masuya Ryokan has not been confirmed. Guest room facilities, bathing hours, and availability of meals vary depending on the plan, so please check on the reservation page.
This accommodation is suitable for people
- People looking for a base near the station for visiting Sasaguri Sacred Sites
- People who want to use a traditional pilgrimage inn as a base for town walks and visits to sacred sites
- A person who can wait for the possibility of the resident cat coming to the guest room.
Things to check before staying
- Please check at the time of reservation whether there are cats, where you can interact with them, and whether guest-room visits are possible.
- If you have a cat allergy, please discuss inside the inn environment with the inn.
- Don’t just make it a point to meet the cat; prioritize the cat’s rest.
- Meals, fees, and check-in conditions must be confirmed for each reservation plan.
Basic information
| Item | Contents |
|---|---|
| Facility name | Masuya Ryokan |
| Location | 1-3-29 Chuo, Sasaguri-cho, Kasuya-gun, Fukuoka 811-2417 (local address: 〒811-2417 福岡県糟屋郡篠栗町中央1-3-29) |
| Distance with cats | A resident cat lives inside the inn, and a friendly cat may come to the guest room |
| Access | About 1 minute walk from JR Sasaguri Station |
| Features | A pilgrimage inn for Sasaguri Sacred Sites with about 100 years of history and a location in front of the station |
| Official Information | Sasaguri Town Tourism Association/Masuya Ryokan |
Location and Google Maps
Masuya Ryokan (桝屋旅館)
〒811-2417 福岡県糟屋郡篠栗町中央1-3-29
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Summary
Masuya Ryokan is a long-established inn in front of the station where you can expect natural interactions with resident cats. The information that the cat may come to the guest room is especially appealing, but let’s enjoy it as an encounter of the cat’s own will.
Related articles
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.
