Cat Cafe Minamiya (別邸ねこ処みなみ家)

Cat Cafe Minamiya, also known as 別邸ねこ処みなみ家, is a welcoming rescue cat cafe located in Hakuba Village, Nagano. Part of the Minamiya Hakuba complex, which also includes a traditional ryokan inn and an animal hospital, the cafe offers a peaceful space where guests can relax and spend time with friendly, well-socialized cats. Every cat in the lounge is a rescue, brought in through partnerships with Nagano prefecture shelters and local volunteer networks. The team focuses on care, training, and finding loving forever homes, and adoption is part of the mission here. Alongside cat time, visitors staying at the ryokan can enjoy natural hot springs, private baths, complimentary coffee service, and kaiseki cuisine. Whether you are a traveler exploring the Japanese Alps or a devoted cat lover, Minamiya offers a truly heartwarming stop in Hakuba.