Inn features
- Car recommended
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This article is a research guide based on the Kanayama Town Tourism and Products Association and official information as of 2026-08-14.This is not a local coverage article. Information on how to interact with the resident cat cannot be confirmed in public information, so please assume that you are only looking at it.
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“Mimi wo Sumasu” in Tarofu, Kanayama-cho, Oku-Aizu, Fukushima Prefecture is a small inn with only one room that was renovated from an old folk house. The Kaneyama Town Tourism and Local Products Association introduces conversations with married couples, resident cats, and home-cooked meals that are in harmony with nature as attractive features of a stay.
A one-room old private house with a resident cat
Kanayama Town Tourism and Products Association provides information about this inn where you can enjoy a relaxing time with resident cats. The presence of cats can be confirmed using high-quality local information, but the specific scope of contact, such as petting, holding, or coming to the guest room, is not made public. Therefore, it is classified as C.
Even in accommodations with only one room, cats do not always stay in the same place as the guests. When you arrive, check the cat’s living area, whether you can touch it, and the photography rules, and don’t look for the cat if it’s hiding.
A small inn and cafe run by a couple
We operate an inn and cafe in a renovated old folk house in the Tarofu district, the highest point in Kanayama Town. Unlike large inns, this is a place where you can enjoy talking with the innkeepers and spending time close to local life.
There is 1 guest room. Please check the necessary conditions such as bathroom, toilet, bedding, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, acceptance of children, etc. at the time of reservation. While it is easy to stay in a quiet room because it is a single room, we also take into consideration the differences in steps and noise of an old folk house.
Home cooking made in line with nature
The tourism association says that it offers home-cooked meals carefully prepared in natural conditions in a space that gives you the warmth of wood. The basic plan is one night and two meals included, but prices and dishes change depending on the season and stock.
Please inquire about food intolerances, allergies, meal times, and drinks when making a reservation. Even if a resident cat comes near, do not feed it human food and follow the rules of lodging in the eating area.
Access to Okuaizu/Tarofu
The location is 300 Shimomura, Tarofu, Kanayama Town. As it is a mountainous area, it is best to travel by car and be prepared for snow and ice in the winter. Please confirm public transport, transfers from the nearest station, transfers and parking locations at the time of booking.
Business hours and refueling locations at nearby facilities may be more limited than in urban areas. Check food, drink, and road conditions before you arrive, and plan your itinerary with plenty of time.
- Whether or not you can interact with the resident cat is unconfirmed.
- This is not an inn that guarantees guest-room visits.
- Since there is only one room available, please check availability and cancellation conditions early.
- Check the steps, bathroom, air conditioning, and other necessary equipment of the old folk house.
- Check road information and vehicle equipment during winter.
Basic information
| Item | Contents |
|---|---|
| Facility name | Mimi wo Sumasu |
| Address | 300 Shimomura, Tarofu, Kanayama-cho, Onuma-gun, Fukushima Prefecture (local address: 福島県大沼郡金山町大字太郎布字下村300) |
| resident cat | Kanayama Town Tourism and Products Association provides information on whether the resident cat is present |
| Distance with cats | There is a possibility that you can meet them at the inn. Contact/guest-room visits are unconfirmed |
| guest room | 1 room |
| Meals | Information on a one-night stay with two meals, mainly home-cooked meals |
| Access | Due to the mountainous area, a car is recommended. Winter equipment required |
| Official website | Mimi wo Sumasu |
Location and Google Maps
Mimi wo Sumasu (宿とcafé みみをすます)
〒968-0322 福島県大沼郡金山町大字太郎布字下村300
Summary
Mimi wo Susumu is an old private inn where you can enjoy the resident cat, conversation with the couple, home-cooked meals, and the tranquility of Oku-Aizu as part of your stay. Contact with the cats is unconfirmed, so it’s best not to get your expectations too high and come with an attitude of quietly sharing the daily life of the inn with the cats.
