This article is an uncovered research guide based on official information and current tourist information as of 2026-08-11.Please check with the facility before making a reservation as the availability of cats and contact conditions may change.
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Illustrative image (not a photograph of Ban Pu or a facility) / Photo: Amine İspir, Pexels
Chiba Prefecture “THE BAMBOO FOREST” in Ichihara City is a glamping facility surrounded by bamboo forests and animals. This is combined with admission to the adjacent Animal Wonder Resort Sayuri World, where a parent and child resident cat, Bantopoo, lives on the premises.
Bandopu walks freely in the bamboo forest
According to the 2026 Rakuten Travel resident cat ranking, Ban wandered into the business in 2020 and gave birth to her daughter Poo. It is said that parents and children can be seen living together in various places such as the front desk, the bamboo forest, and the terrace, where they can be seen spending time together.
Current information confirms the cats’ presence and where they move around, but no official information confirming that guests may pet or hold the cats has been found. We therefore classify this inn as C. Even if you spot Ban (ばん) or Puu (ぷー), do not chase them. If a cat approaches you, prioritize the staff’s guidance.
3 types of glamping guest rooms
Official website provides information on tree houses, dome tents, and lotus bell tents. It is equipped with air conditioning and heating, and has a shower/toilet block and dining area. Please check on the reservation screen as each room has different capacity and facilities.
Accommodation includes one admission ticket to the adjacent zoo. Please check the business information of both the inn and the zoo, as the content of the experience changes depending on the animal’s physical condition and the zoo’s closing days.
Meals and “Breakfast with Giraffe”
In addition to plans that include dinner and breakfast, there are options such as “Breakfast with Giraffe” depending on the season. It has been announced that the experience will resume in 2026, but it may be canceled depending on the period, weather, and animal health.
The on-site cafe and bar is open to non-guests during certain hours. Do not invite the cat to the eating area or feed it human food.
Access from Ichihara Tsurumai IC
The location is 790 Yamagawa, Ichihara City. Please use the parking lot for guests of the adjacent facility. Please check the official access information for public transportation and transfers, as operating dates and reservation conditions may change.
Basic information
| Item | Contents |
|---|---|
| Facility name | THE BAMBOO FOREST (THE BAMBOO FOREST) |
| Address | 790 Yamagawa, Chiba Prefecture, Ichihara, 290-0521 (local address: 〒290-0521 千葉県市原市山小川790) |
| resident cat | Bang, poo |
| Distance with cats | You may meet at the front desk, bamboo grove, or terrace |
| Touch | unconfirmed |
| guest-room visits | unconfirmed |
| Official website | THE BAMBOO FOREST (THE BAMBOO FOREST) |
Location and Google Maps
THE BAMBOO FOREST (THE BAMBOO FOREST)
〒290-0521 千葉県市原市山小川790
Summary
THE BAMBOO FOREST is an inn where you can enjoy the zoo and bamboo forest glamping while looking for Banpu and Pu who live freely. This facility does not guarantee contact with cats. If you find one, keep your distance and quietly monitor the daily activities of the parent and child.
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Don’t just decide on this inn, it will be easier to choose by comparing the distance to the cat and transportation conditions with other inns in the same region. Before making a reservation, please check with the inn about the conditions that can change, such as the presence of cats and where you can meet them.
