18 cats, 2 dogs, 4 goats and a flock of silkie chickens. Every one has a name and roams the village freely — and at night, they decide whose futon to share.
Washinmura has thirty-some villagers, and half of them have tails.
The most senior receptionist is a tabby cat who appears the moment you open the farmhouse door, sniffs your luggage first, then decides whether to join you for dinner. There's no guarantee of affection — but if you're quiet enough, at three in the morning the tabby will come nestle against you and press a nose behind your ear.
No fee, no reservation, no way to book it. You can only meet this cat the right way.
Not a marketing line — the same thing written over and over in nearly 300 real guest reviews.
Every one is a rescue — taken in, given a name, and treated well. They're never caged: they live free around the village, and once they warm to you they'll hop onto your lap or slip into your futon. The 15 below have real, verified photos; the rest of the family will appear here in time.
The village is home to 18+ cats. We only post verified real photos — the rest of the family will appear here as photos are ready. Never a fake image.
Washinmura's true masters aren't human — they're this father and son. White-coated Waka is the mayor and mascot dog, greeting every guest; his son Kirin carries husky blood and runs like the wind.
The goats graze unhurried on the grass while the silkies patrol the village on foot — that's everyday life here. Kids love this up-close farm time.
Washinmura is a village with a heartbeat: the animals aren't exhibits — they're family you live alongside for two days and one night.
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