C | Resident cats; interaction unconfirmed

An image of a cat introducing Zao's Cat Inn Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

“Pension Noel”, a cat inn in Zao Bodaira, Yamagata | A small inn in the forest where three rescued cats live

Pension Noel in Kaminoyama City, Yamagata Prefecture is an eight-room inn where three rescued and rescue cats live. please tell me/us the distance from cats, cooking, private family baths, access to Zao Bodaira, and things to note before making a reservation from the official information.

Cat innsYamagataTohoku

Illustration of a guest watching over an elderly resident cat resting on a low, warm bed

What we can do when our resident cat gets older | Respect quiet time and retirement

We will explain how to respect the inn's decision to rest, move, take pictures, change in physical condition, close the cat to the public, or retire without expecting the same customer service as before for an elderly resident cat.

Cat-inn guideMeeting the cats

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

Japanese-style Inn Swallow Tokyo Kawasaki, a cat inn in Kanagawa/Kawasaki | A Japanese-style inn near the station where a resident cat walks at the entrance

Japanese-style Inn Swallow Tokyo Kawasaki in Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture is a Japanese-style inn where a resident cat sometimes walks around the entrance on the first floor. We will introduce the distance from the cat, 4 types of guest rooms, baths, and access from the station.

Cat innsKanagawaKanto

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

The Atlanta Hotel, a cat inn in Bangkok, Thailand | A historic hotel where rescued cats live in the lobby and garden

The Atlanta Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand is a historic hotel founded in 1952 that is home to dozens of rescue cats. We will introduce you to where you can meet cats, the rules for not entering the guest room, the Art Deco lobby, the pool, and how to make reservations.

Cat innsThailandOverseas

Illustration of an editor interviewing a host next to a cat resting in the lounge of a cat inn

Neko Yado Research coverage policy｜Questions to the host and process for publication

We will explain what Neko Yado Research confirms with the host, permission to publish photos and comments, confirmation before publication, and the distinction between interviews and research articles. This is a guide to editorial policy, not interview results.

Cat-inn guideHost interviews

Illustration of a cat inn where travelers put down their cameras and leave enough distance for a resident cat to rest.

7 ways to support “cat inns” that go beyond just staying overnight

We will introduce 7 ways to support your favorite cat inn for a long time while protecting resident cats' rest, such as official reservations, using inside the inn, word of mouth, SNS, and revisiting.

Cat-inn guideCulture & research

Illustration of a retired elderly resident cat resting in a quiet room and the innkeeper carefully storing past photo books

How to update cat accommodation articles after resident cat retires

We will explain how to accurately update current information while preserving past records when you find out that a resident cat is retired, on vacation, has passed away, or has not been made public.

Cat-inn guideCulture & research

Illustration of a resident cat and a traveler living safely near the administration building of a glamping facility

Summary of facilities where you can meet resident cats during glamping

This is a summary of glamping facilities and outdoor lodging facilities where resident cats have been confirmed to be present, and precautions for cars, bonfires, and outdoor photography.

Cat-inn guideInn collections

Illustration of a resident cat resting in a quiet room and a traveler calmly accepting the guide

The resident cat takes some days off from serving customers | A journey that respects the cat's convenience

We will explain why there are days when you cannot see or interact with resident cats, and how guests can enjoy their trip while respecting the cat's rest without asking for a call.

Cat-inn guideCulture & research

Illustration of a resident cat resting freely at the reception of a cat inn and a traveler quietly checking in

What is resident cat? The role of cats living at the inn and things to keep in mind when visiting them

We will explain the meaning of the name resident cat, the difference between a resident cat and a protected cat, the idea that serving customers is not an obligation, and the distance that people visiting cat inns should keep.

Cat-inn guideCulture & research

Illustration of a guest enjoying tea without chasing a resident cat resting on a high shelf

How to make your stay a good trip when you don't get to see the cat | Respect the resident cat's rest

We'll show you why you can't meet a resident cat at a cat inn, how to ask, places you shouldn't look for, how to enjoy hot springs, food, and the area, and how to make the night without meeting a resident cat a good trip.

Cat-inn guideFirst trip & preparation

Cat Illustrative image of the article introducing Nekoyado Illustrative photograph; not a photograph of this inn or its resident cats.

Itoshima Guesthouse TOMO, Fukuoka | A guesthouse near the station with a cat that occasionally comes to work

Itoshima Guesthouse TOMO in Fukuoka is near Chikuzen-Maebaru Station, with a cat that occasionally comes to work. Learn about cat encounters, private rooms and dormitories, shared facilities, and access.

Cat innsKyushuFukuoka