Cat inn in Gyoda, Saitama “Yumoto Tennen Onsen Hotel” | An inn where you can enjoy natural hot springs with a cat manager

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Inn features

  • Hot spring
  • Solo travel

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This article is a research guide based on official information, administrative materials, and current accommodation information as of 2026-08-16.This is not an actual accommodation coverage article. Please check the latest information before making a reservation, as the availability of cats, work status, and business hours of hot bath facilities may change.

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This illustration does not document the rooms or cats currently in residence.

Image of spending time with a brown tabby cat near the hotel reception

Illustrative image (not a photograph of Yumoto Tennen Onsen Hotel cat or inside the inn) / Photo: Ersin (Pexels)

“Yumoto Tennen Onsen Hotel” in Gyoda City, Saitama Prefecture is a 17-room hotel attached to the day-trip hot spring facility “Gyoda Yumoto Natural Hot Spring Shigemi no Yu.”In the current accommodation guide, it is introduced as a facility where you will be welcomed by the cat manager, “Tono.”

From the guest records and the hotel’s replies, we know that you can see multiple cats around the front desk. While you can enjoy natural hot springs and meeting cats at the same time, we do not recommend this as an inn where cats come to the guest room. This is a house that you should choose based on the correct understanding of the distance between you and the cat.

Cat manager “Tono” and the hotel cats

The current Rakuten Travel facility photo shows the cat manager “Tono” welcoming visitors. Recent reviews from guests mention that they met cats at the front desk and cats when checking out, and the hotel even referred to them as “our cats” in their replies.

This way, you can be sure that the cats are living as part of the inn, rather than just an occasional visit. However, cats aren’t always at the front desk. Please be aware that you may not be able to meet with your staff while they are resting or monitoring their health, so avoid asking staff to call you.

Distance to cat is classified as B

Neko Yado Research classifies Yumoto Tennen Onsen Hotel as “B｜inside the inn・You can interact in a dedicated space.”This is because current information confirms that guests can meet the cats in common areas such as the front desk and interact with them at close range.

We cannot confirm the current official information about spending time with a cat in the guest room and having the cat come to the room to play. Rather than booking with the expectation of guest-room visits, if a cat shows up when checking in or moving inside the inn, it’s safe to think of it as an inn where you can watch and interact with the cats.

17 rooms in total, choose from Japanese or Western rooms

Official guest room information has 11 Western-style rooms on the 4th floor, and 5 Japanese-style rooms and 1 single room on the 3rd floor, for a total of 17 rooms. There are 8 double and 3 twin Western-style rooms, and there are options for everyone from those who want to rest on tatami to those traveling alone.

Capacity and facilities vary depending on guest room type. For non-negotiable conditions such as smoking/non-smoking, bath/toilet, and access from the elevator, don’t just judge by the plan name; check on the reservation screen and with the inn. If you have a cat allergy, please consult the inn in advance regarding the cat’s range of activity and the cleaning of the guest room.

Attached natural hot spring “Shigemi no Yu”

Guests can use the hotel’s hot bath facilities. Yumoto Tennen Onsen Hotel is also listed in the list of hot spring facilities in Saitama Prefecture, and the quality of the spring water can be confirmed to be sodium-bicarbonate/chloride hot spring.

The official accommodation information includes a large public bath, open-air bath, sauna, etc. Please check the latest business information as available hours, cleaning hours, and child usage conditions may change depending on the date of your stay. Keep hot spring facilities separate from areas where cats are present, and do not try to take the cat into the changing room or bathing area.

Meals and how to spend your time inside the inn

Shigemi-no-Yu has a restaurant attached to it, and there are several accommodation options, including meals included and overnight stays without meals. Usage hours and contents differ depending on the plan, so if you are planning to arrive late, be sure to check the last order.

Inside the inn, it is important not to get too close to the cats’ eating and resting areas, and do not give them human food. When taking photos, please turn off the flash, stay in a position that does not obstruct the aisle or the front desk, and if the cat leaves, please see it off without chasing it.

Easy to incorporate into a car trip within Gyoda City

The location is 1456-1 Sama, Gyoda City, Saitama Prefecture. It’s not a hotel in front of a train station, so you’ll need to find a car or current public transportation to get there. Please check parking conditions, bus schedules, and final check-in before making a reservation.

In the surrounding area, there are many tourist attractions that represent Gyoda, such as the Saitama Tumulus Group, the Sakitama Historic Site Museum, and the Ancient Lotus Village. Itineraries that focus on hot springs and local sightseeing are suitable for looking forward to meeting cats, without having to schedule time to meet them.

Suitable people/People you want to check before booking

Suitable people

  • People who want to enjoy both the front desk with a cat and a natural hot spring
  • People who want to choose a room that suits the number of people traveling from Japanese-style rooms, doubles, twins, and singles.
  • People who want to stay at a hot spring inn while sightseeing in Gyoda or traveling by car

People who especially need confirmation before making a reservation

  • People looking for an inn with a resident cat
  • People who want to make meeting time and contact with cats mandatory.
  • People with individual conditions such as cat allergies, bathing considerations, and moving inside the inn

Official social media

You can also check the inn’s official accounts for current opening information and news about its resident cats.

Basic information

Item Contents
Facility name Yumoto Tennen Onsen Hotel
Location 1456-1 Sama, Gyoda City, Saitama 361-0032 (local address: 〒361-0032 埼玉県行田市佐間1456-1)
Cats Cats including cat manager “Tono”
Distance with cats B — Interaction in shared areas such as the front desk has been confirmed
guest-room visits unconfirmed with current information
guest room 17 rooms in total (Japanese-style room, single, double, twin)
Hot springs Sodium-bicarbonate/chloride hot springs
Phone 048-555-2230
Official website Yumoto Tennen Onsen Hotel

Location and Google Maps

Yumoto Tennen Onsen Hotel (湯本天然温泉ホテル)
〒361-0032 埼玉県行田市佐間1456-1

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Summary

Yumoto Tennen Onsen Hotel is an inn in Gyoda that combines the front desk where cats including the cat manager live, and the natural hot springs of Shigemi no Yu. There are multiple guest room types available for everyone from solo travelers to small groups.

However, encounters with cats are mainly in the common areas, and guest-room visits cannot be confirmed. Don’t make meeting cats your only goal, choose a lodging that includes hot springs and sightseeing in Gyoda, and when a cat shows up, interact at the cat’s pace.

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