Inn features
- Walk from a station
- Hot spring
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This article is a research guide based on official information as of 2026-08-12.This is not an actual accommodation coverage article. Please check with the inn for the latest information before making a reservation, as the status and behavior of cats may change.
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“Kappo Ryokan Satsuki” located in Asamushi Onsen in Aomori City is a small inn with 8 rooms that has been popular as a “cat inn” since its establishment. The official website introduces four proprietress cats and apprentice cats, and includes specific information about greetings and stays in the guest room.
Neko Yado Research has found a valuable inn where you can check official information for the experience of “cats living in the inn coming to your room on their own accord.”On the other hand, the cats are not provided as customer service. The time you can meet them and whether they come to the room will depend on their physical condition and mood that day.
- The proprietress cats greet the guest room
- A kappo inn where you can enjoy the sea and mountains of Aomori
- Asamushi Onsen and the calmness of a small inn
- Things to check before making a reservation
- Access
- Official social media
- Basic information
- Location and Google Maps
- Related video
- Summary
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The proprietress cats greet the guest room
Official website says that the proprietress Neko Papako continues to greet guests and “greet the guest room,” and that the apprentice Kiki will also greet them briefly.
The young proprietress Suzu often stays in guest rooms that interest her. However, it is also written that she has a personality that makes her want to run away if she is bothered too much. Kuku, a young boy, is a cautious person who does not easily enter the guest room and greets people from the hallway. Rather than all four cats acting in the same way, each cat’s individuality becomes part of the inn’s daily routine.
Since guest-room visits are specified, this site classifies it as A, but this does not mean that the visit is guaranteed. The best way to spend time at this inn is to quietly share the time when a cat approaches you, without chasing or picking it up.
A kappo inn where you can enjoy the sea and mountains of Aomori
In addition to cats, cooking is also a big part of the inn. According to Official Cooking Guide, we purchase seafood from Mutsu Bay, the Sea of Japan, and the Pacific Ocean, as well as delicacies from the mountains around Mt. Hakkoda and Shirakami Sanchi every morning, and serve each dish freshly prepared.
The dining area is the guest room or a hall with tables. Examples of the menu include raw sea urchin, sea squirt, wild sea bream, prefecture-produced pork, freshwater clams from Lake Jusanko, and Aomori Prefecture-produced rice called “Seiten-no-Katiri.”The grilled scallop miso for breakfast is also a typical Aomori dish. Please do not think of the listed examples as a fixed menu, as the contents change depending on stock.
Asamushi Onsen and the calmness of a small inn
There are only 8 guest rooms, so you can expect a quiet stay that is different from large hotels. You can enjoy hot spring water from Asamushi Onsen, and a feature of the inn is the bathroom, which is made from Aomori Hiba wood.
Reservation plans include the basic “Satsuki Plan” and plans with upgraded ingredients. There are plans that allow you to bring small indoor dogs and cats, but meeting the inn’s proprietress cat and staying with your cat are two different conditions. If you are bringing your pet with you, please check the rules regarding vaccinations, training, cages, etc. on the official reservation page.
Things to check before making a reservation
- The cat does not always come into the room.
- We may not be able to meet you depending on the cat’s health or inside the inn situation.
- Suzu will leave if you are bothered too much, so prioritize the cat’s will.
- A special plan and prior confirmation are required to bring pets.
- Inside the Inn is not barrier-free and there are no non-smoking rooms.
- Prices and menu items vary depending on the schedule and plan.
Access
About 5 minutes walk from Asamushi Onsen Station on the Aomori Railway. By car, it is approximately 16 km from Aomori Station and approximately 8 km from Aomori Higashi IC.There are 15 free parking spaces behind the inn. In winter, it is best to check road conditions and public transportation operations.
Basic information
| Item | Contents |
|---|---|
| Facility name | Asamushi Onsen Kappo Ryokan Satsuki |
| Location | 71-7 Asamushi Hotarutani, Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture 039-3501 (local address: 〒039-3501 青森県青森市浅虫蛍谷71-7) |
| Number of guest rooms | 8 rooms |
| Check-in | 15:00-19:00 |
| Checkout | 10:00 |
| Distance with cats | The resident cat comes to greet guests in the guest rooms and may stay in the guest rooms |
| Official website | Kappo Ryokan Satsuki |
Location and Google Maps
Asamushi Onsen Kappo Ryokan Satsuki
〒039-3501 青森県青森市浅虫蛍谷71-7
Related video
An inn that prides itself on its food and where you can meet the cat landlady!Kappo Ryokan Satsuki [Asamushi Onsen, Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture]
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Summary
Kappo Ryokan Satsuki is a rare cat inn in Japan where the inn itself provides detailed guidance on guest-room visits of the proprietress cat. You can quietly sit in on the daily lives of cats while focusing on Japanese cuisine that takes advantage of Aomori’s seasonal ingredients and Asamushi Onsen.
It’s especially suitable for people who don’t just want to hold a cat, but rather, who want a cat to choose to come to them. This is an inn where you can enjoy the cat experience, including whether the cat visits or not.
