C | Resident cats; interaction unconfirmed

Image of a white pheasant cat next to a wooden table Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Aomori Shimofuro Onsen cat inn "Maruhon Ryokan" | Resident cat Detchi-kun and the large baths

Maruhon Ryokan in Kazamaura Village, Aomori Prefecture is a hot spring inn where resident cat Detchi-kun lives. We will introduce the distance to cats, Japanese-style rooms, indoor baths with natural hot spring water, seafood dishes, and access.

Cat innsTohokuAomori

Image of a white cat on a seaside terrace Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Kochi/Tosa's cat inn "Villa Santorini"｜Resident cat/Sergeant and white and blue resort

Villa Santorini in Tosa, Kochi Prefecture is a reservation-only resort hotel where resident cats and Sergeant live. We will introduce the distance from cats, guest room, meals, access, and things to keep in mind before making a reservation.

Cat innsShikokuKochi

Image of two black cats resting together on a bed Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Kochi and Shimanto Cat Inn "Daichanchi" | A Traditional House Guest Room Where Two Black Cats Live, Accepting Only One Group Per Day

Daichanchi in Shimanto, Kōchi Prefecture, is a traditional farmhouse inn limited to one group per day, home to two black cats. We introduce the distance to the cats, guest rooms, meals, facilities, and access by car.

Cat innsShikokuKochi

Image of a calico cat sitting in the grass outdoors Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Cat inn "Tsunomiyaso" in Minamisanriku, Miyagi | A fisherman's inn with Mike-chan who welcomes you outdoors and features seafood caught in the morning

Tsunomiyaso in Minamisanriku, Miyagi Prefecture is a small inn with a calico cat, Mike, who lives outdoors. We will introduce the distance from cats, seafood caught in the morning, Japanese-style rooms, private baths, and access.

Cat innsMiyagiTohoku

Image of a black cat relaxing on the bright inside the inn floor Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

“Senso Yudagawa”, a cat inn in Yudagawa Onsen, Yamagata | An inn with natural hot springs welcomed by resident cat Navi

"Senso Yudagawa" in Tsuruoka, Yamagata Prefecture is a hot spring inn where the second-generation resident cat Navi welcomes you at the entrance. We will introduce the distance to cats, hot springs flowing directly from the source, guest rooms, Shonai cuisine, and access.

Cat innsYamagataTohoku

Image of meeting a resident cat inside the inn Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Ryokan Miki, a cat inn in Sakaide, Kagawa | A family-like inn with 7 rooms where a resident cat greets you at the entrance

Ryokan Miki in Sakaide City, Kagawa Prefecture is a small inn with 7 rooms where a resident cat greets you at the entrance. We will introduce the distance from cats, Japanese-style rooms and shared baths, overnight stays, and access from Sakaide Station.

Cat innsShikokuKagawa

Image of meeting a white cat in an old folk house Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Cat inn “Sanpo” in Chichibu, Saitama | An inn where you can enjoy local cuisine with resident cat Jojo

Sanpo in Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture is a farm guesthouse where resident cat Jojo lives. We will introduce the distance from cats, Japanese-style rooms, local cuisine, access from Bushu Hino Station, and precautions.

Cat innsSaitamaKanto

An image reminiscent of the cat staff at a hot spring hotel. Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Cat inn in Kojohama, Hokkaido "Guesthouse Tarakoyu" | A communal bath inn where cats and hot springs greet you

Guesthouse Tarakoyu in Shiraoi-cho, Hokkaido is a small inn in Kojohama Onsen where cats and dogs welcome you. We will introduce the distance from cats, hot springs, business days, facilities, access, and precautions.

Cat innsHokkaidoHokkaido

Image of a cat resting by the window of a seaside inn Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Chiisana Umi Kara, a cat inn in the West Sea of Nagasaki | Seaside inn where two cats welcome one group per day

"Chiisana Umi Kara" in Saikai City, Nagasaki Prefecture is an inn where two cats live and only one group per day is allowed. We will introduce the distance to cats, guest room, meals, seasonal business hours, and access.

Cat innsKyushuNagasaki

Illustration of cats looking at the video library of an inn

Cat inn video directory | See inns and hotels with resident cats on YouTube

Browse articles with videos of inns and hotels with resident cats, and accommodations where guests can interact with rescue cats. Check their regions and cat interaction categories to find cat inns that interest you.

Cat-inn guideInn collections

An image of a cat introducing a cat inn in Okuaizu Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Cat inn in Okuaizu, Fukushima “Mimi wo Sumasu” | A one-room inn where you can enjoy time in an old folk house with a resident cat

Mimi wo Sumasu in Kanayama Town, Fukushima Prefecture is an old Japanese-style inn with only one room, where a resident cat lives. We will introduce the distance to the cats, home-cooked meals, accommodation options, access to Okuaizu, and things to keep in mind before making a reservation.

Cat innsTohokuFukushima

An illustration depicting a resident cat approaching while a traveler waits quietly in the common room of an inn.

Accommodation etiquette loved by resident cats | How to spend time in a way that is kind to both cats and hosts

We will explain the basic etiquette that should be observed at an inn with resident cats, including when arriving, interacting with them, taking photos, eating, guest room, and checking out.

Cat-inn guideMeeting the cats