Even if there is a store nearby, some cat inns for overnight stays may have short opening hours, closed days, or require reservations. Additionally, inns where cats walk in common areas, care must be taken not to leave human food out.
- View walking distance under actual conditions
- Secure your meals before you arrive
- Check the carry-on rules
- Do not feed human food to cats
- Think about breakfast the night before.
- When leaving and leaving the hotel for eating out
- Information to prepare
- Preparation for each regional condition
- Text to ask the inn
- Summary
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View walking distance under actual conditions
Check not only the distance, but also night roads, slopes, weather, and closing times. In rural areas, they may sell out in the evening, or you may need a car to get to the convenience store. Ask your hostel specifically where you can have dinner within walking distance.
Secure your meals before you arrive
If you are buying at a nearby station or in a city area, plan your itinerary so you don’t miss the check-in deadline. For foods that need to be heated, make sure you can use a microwave or tableware. Even if there appears to be cooking facilities, they are not necessarily for guests.
Check the carry-on rules
Ask about guest room food and beverages, common lounge access, alcohol policy, garbage separation, and refrigerator labeling. Avoid strong odors, leaks, large amounts of packaging, and choose quantities that won’t be left behind at checkout.
Do not feed human food to cats
Do not give seasoned foods, dairy products, fish, and sweets even if the cat approaches. Do not give cat treats other than those allowed by the accommodation, and immediately clean up any food dropped on the table or floor and notify the staff.
Instead of picking up the cat and moving it away during meals, close the food and follow the staff’s instructions.
Think about breakfast the night before.
Nearby stores may not be open in the morning. Check for changes to breakfast included, purchases made the day before, and snack sales at the inn. For items that require refrigeration, ask how to store them.
When leaving and leaving the hotel for eating out
Check how to open and close the entrance and check the curfew. If the cat comes to your feet, do not force yourself to straddle it; call for staff. I can’t open the door while looking at my smartphone in the dark hallway.
Information to prepare
- Is dinner and breakfast provided?
- Business days and reservations of nearby stores
- The final shopping destination
- Microwave oven, refrigerator, tableware
- Guest room food, drink and garbage rules
- Curfew and measures against cats at the entrance
Preparation for each regional condition
| Around the accommodation | Things to do before arriving |
|---|---|
| There are stores within walking distance | Check business days, closing times, and brightness on your way home |
| Areas to shop by car | Check the last store you can stop by and storage of refrigerated items |
| Mountainous areas/remote islands | Reserve one extra meal in case of flight cancellations or early closing |
| Cooking facilities available | Check usable utensils, seasonings, and garbage separation |
| There are restrictions on what you can bring in | Check the eating places, strong-smelling foods, and drinking rules |
At hotels where cats come to the guest room, store the food you buy in an airtight container instead of putting it on the floor or low table. If the refrigerator is shared, do not move the cat’s medicine or food and only use the designated area.
Text to ask the inn
I am making a reservation for a room without meals. I am planning to arrive on foot, but could you please tell me the nearest store where I can purchase dinner and its opening hours, where I can eat and drink in the guest room, and whether I can use the refrigerator and microwave?
Since store information is subject to change, we will check the store’s official information on the same day even after the accommodation information is answered.
If you plan to have dinner outside, check the return time and nighttime entrance. In accommodations where cats live near the entrance, reducing the number of cats coming and going during dark hours will also help keep them safe.
Do not leave leftover food or containers indoors, and follow the inn’s separation guidelines. Even if the cat is concerned about the smell, don’t show him the container or give him the contents.
Summary
While staying overnight without meals gives you a lot of freedom, leaving your meals up to the locals can make you panic. If you secure it before you arrive and thoroughly seal and clean up inside the inn, you can prevent the cat from accidentally ingesting it and have a comfortable stay.
