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This article is an unreported research guide based on official information and local tourism information as of 2026-08-11.Please check with the facility before making a reservation, as the cat garden’s operations and interaction conditions may change.
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“Teshima Ryokan” in Achisu, Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture is a ryokan inn with 6 rooms. Inside the Inn has a cat shelter called “Neko Niwa”, which combines lodging with cat protection and adoption activities.
Unlike a typical inn where resident cats roam freely in the lobby, this is a facility where you can meet cats in a controlled space called the cat garden. Please understand the system that prioritizes cat safety and adoption activities before visiting.
Protected cat shelter “Neko Niwa”
Official information introduces the flow of the Nekoniwa director guiding guests to the Nekoniwa from check-in to check-out. This site classifies it as B because you can see the rescued cats and interact with them under the guidance of the caretaker.
Do not close the door to keep the cat in the guest room, and do not take the cat out of the cat garden to the guest room. The cats you can meet and the admission conditions may change depending on the cat’s physical condition, treatment, and preparations for adoption. Please follow the local guidance regarding rules such as disinfection, photography, and holding.
A small culinary inn with 6 rooms.
There are 6 guest rooms in total. Some of the guest rooms do not have a bath or shower, so they use inside the innbathroom. Please confirm the room type, toilet, bedding, and stairs when making a reservation.
Because of its small size, it is a comfortable place to stay for a leisurely stay to enjoy the cat garden and meals. Donations to rescue cat activities and consultations regarding adoption should be made through the official reception desk of the inn.
Dishes that taste the seasons of Yamaguchi
Teshima Ryokan’s cuisine is a major pillar of its inn, featuring seasonal ingredients such as blowfish in winter and sea urchin in summer. The menu changes depending on the season and plan. Be sure to check your schedule at check-in so that the cat garden tour time and meal start time do not overlap.
Pick-up from Motoyura Station/Achisu Station
The location is 7418-8 Achisu, Yamaguchi City. We can discuss pick-up and drop-off from Motoyura Station or Achisu Station at specified times. Reservations and train time information are required. If you are driving, please check the official access for directions and parking.
Basic information
| Item | Contents |
|---|---|
| Facility name | Teshima Ryokan |
| Location | 7418-8 Achisu, Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture 754-1277 (local address: 〒754-1277 山口県山口市阿知須7418-8) |
| Cat facility | Protected cat shelter “Neko Niwa” |
| Distance with cats | You can interact with the cats in the cat garden with the guidance of the administrator |
| guest-room visits | None (interaction in the cat garden) |
| guest room | Total 6 rooms |
| Official website | Teshima Ryokan |
Location and Google Maps
Teshima Ryokan (てしま旅館)
〒754-1277 山口県山口市阿知須7418-8
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Summary
Teshima Ryokan is a cat inn where you can experience the activities of the Cat Garden, a rescue cat shelter, by staying at the inn. Rather than consuming cats as staff, please follow the rules as a facility that supports protection and animal rescue, and interact with cats according to the instructions of the resident cat director.
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Don’t just decide on this inn; it will be easier to choose by comparing the distance to the inn and transportation conditions with other inns in the same region. Before making a reservation, please check with the inn about conditions that can change, such as whether cats are still living there and where you can meet them.
