Featured Hotels Near Onomichi Maneki Neko Kobo

Stay at Mihara Seaside Onsen Inn, just a 10-minute walk from Onomichi Maneki Neko Kobo. This traditional Japanese inn offers rooms with private tatami balconies overlooking the Seto Inland Sea, perfect for morning tea with views of passing boats. The inn features complimentary foot baths and hosts monthly "Cat Art Nights" where guests can craft their own mini maneki neko souvenirs. Each room includes noise-reducing windows and air purification systems for a peaceful stay. Enjoy a daily breakfast featuring fresh local seafood, a true taste of Mihara’s coastal heritage.

Mihara Castle View Sky Hotel offers panoramic views of both Onomichi Maneki Neko Kobo and the historic Mihara Castle ruins from its elevated guest rooms. The hotel features a dedicated photo lounge with free rental of traditional Japanese costumes and cat-themed props for Instagram-worthy shots. The lobby showcases a glass art corridor filled with handcrafted giant maneki neko installations, creating an immersive cultural backdrop. Don’t miss the 24-hour café offering limited-edition cat-shaped desserts—perfect for capturing that perfect moment.

Stay at Mihara Old Town Guesthouse, a boutique inn housed in a renovated century-old machiya just a 5-minute walk from Onomichi Maneki Neko Kobo. The host personally leads guests through hidden alleys to discover local street food stalls serving handmade taiyaki and Mihara-style pickled kelp. Every Saturday evening features a "Cat Night" event, where local artists demonstrate miniature maneki neko painting while sharing regional folklore. The inn also offers free bicycle rentals for scenic rides along the Mihara coastline to the historic customs pier, perfect for soaking in the seaside rhythm of daily life.