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[Cat Inn in Ehime] A dreamlike one-night stay surrounded by 13 cats. Matsuraku Ryokan Accommodation Report
I recently stayed at a "cat inn" in Ehime Prefecture. Amazingly, 13 cats live there, and you can freely interact with them from check-in until 6 PM. I'd like to share my two-day experience, where I was completely soothed by the adorable ... -
【Station Hotel】We Stayed at a Japanese Station Hotel Built Right Above the Platform
Some hotels sell you a view. This one sells you the platform itself. Tagawa-Ita Station Hotel sits directly on the second floor of JR Tagawa-Ita Station in Fukuoka Prefecture. Getting there couldn't be simpler. Walk through the... -
Japan’s Only Cave Ryokan: We Stayed at Mado Onsen Ryofuso in Tsu, Mie Prefecture
Hidden in the countryside of Tsu City, Mie Prefecture, sits one of the strangest and most memorable ryokan (traditional Japanese inns) in the country. At Mado Onsen Ryofuso (磨洞温泉 涼風荘), both the dining hall and part of the hot spri... -
Inside Japan’s First Jail Hotel: HOSHINOYA Nara Kangoku Stay Report (Unique Places to Stay in Japan)
On June 25, 2026, Japan's first-ever "jail hotel" officially opened its doors: HOSHINOYA Nara Kangoku. The former Nara Prison, which served as a historic correctional facility for over a century, has been masterfully transformed into a l...
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