This article is an unreported research guide based on official tourism information as of 2026-08-11, current reservation information, and guest reviews in 2026.Cat attendance and behavior change and guest-room visits are not guaranteed, so please check for up-to-date information before booking.
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Illustrative image (not a photograph of Minshuku Tama’s cat or the guest room) / Photo: KATRIN BOLOVTSOVA, Pexels
“Minshuku Tama” in Shima City, Mie Prefecture is a small guesthouse near the sea where you can stay as if you were living in the same house as the inn’s cats.
Guest reviews from 2026 include specific records of a cat greeting guests in the guest room, another cat coming to play, and entering the room in the morning to wake guests up.
A cat comes to the guest room
A review from a family who stayed in March 2026 reported that they spent time with three cats, and that the cats entered the guest room in the morning and woke the guests up. The reply from the inn confirms that it is a place where you can spend a relaxing time with the cat.
Another review from 2026 states that a cat greeted them in the guest room, and other cats also came to play. With multiple new accommodation examples, Minshuku Tama has a clear A rating.
The cats decide which room to visit and how long to stay. Follow the inn’s guidance so that the cats can come and go freely; do not bring them in by force or confine them in a guest room.
A small guesthouse where you can live with cats
This is not a cat event at a large hotel, but a stay at a family-run guesthouse where you can experience the daily lives of cats. In the video of the guest’s stay, you can see the resident cat relaxing in the guest room for a long time.
Because you are so close to cats, their fur, smell, and visits at night and early in the morning are all part of the experience of living with cats. It is suitable for people who can accept the rhythm of a cat’s life rather than those who want the uniform facilities and complete silence of a hotel.
Enjoy Shima’s seafood
The accommodation plan includes meals using seafood. The appeal of Minshuku Tama is that you can enjoy not only cats but also Shima’s seafood and sightseeing in the surrounding area.
Meals, fees, transportation, and payment methods vary depending on the plan, so please check the reservation page for the latest terms and conditions.
Things you should know before staying
- Cats do not always come to the guest room.
- The number of cats, names, and petting times may change.
- Avoid chasing cats, forcibly holding them, or feeding them.
- If you have a cat allergy, please let the inn know before staying.
- Check the rules for facilities, bathing, and meal times at small guesthouses.
Basic information
| Item | Contents |
|---|---|
| Facility name | Minshuku Tama |
| Location | 423-1 Hana, Daio-cho, Shima City, Mie Prefecture 517-0601 (local address: 〒517-0601 三重県志摩市大王町畔名423-1) |
| Distance from cats | Resident cats may come to the guest room and stay there until morning |
| guest room | Mainly Japanese-style rooms |
| Meals | Meal plans using seafood available |
| Reservation information | Jalan Minshuku Tama |
Location and Google Maps
Minshuku Tama (民宿 珠)
〒517-0601 三重県志摩市大王町畔名423-1
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Accommodation with resident cat｜Minshuku Tama, Shima City, Mie Prefecture
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Summary
Minshuku Tama is a cat inn in Shima where resident cats enter the guest room, relax by the guest’s side, and wake them up in the morning or stay with them until morning. This site is very suitable for searching for cat accommodations where cats visit the guest room.
While respecting the freedom of cats, this is a place where you can enjoy seafood and homely guesthouse time together.
