Cat Trails of Japan
Seven days of bullet trains, onsen nights, lucky cats and island harbour cats, shared with a small group of fellow cat lovers. We look after the details, so all you have to do is enjoy it.
Japan through a cat lover's eyes
What if your very first afternoon in Japan felt like stepping into a warm, shared kitchen with your people? This is a week of culture, food, trains and cats, with an Australian host alongside you the whole way.
Cat towns, cafés and islands
Yanaka, one of Tokyo's much-loved cat neighbourhoods, a rescue-run adoption café, and an island where cats patrol the docks.
Bullet trains and onsen nights
Take the bullet train from Tokyo to Seto, ride a countryside line with its own cat stationmasters, and end the day in a steaming onsen.
Moments you'll bring home
A Japanese cooking class, origami, and painting your own lucky cat in Seto, the home of the maneki-neko.
Travel with your people
A small group of 10 to 16 fellow cat lovers, with free time built in for your own discoveries.
Your soul-feeding feline adventure
Arrival and Japanese cooking class
Meet your fellow cat lovers over a hands-on cooking class, then a welcome dinner.
Rescue cats, cat village and cat culture
A rescue-run adoption café, a whimsical cat village and a tiny indie cat art space.
Lucky cats and a storytelling shelter
Paint your own maneki-neko where it all began, then visit a shelter that tells every cat's story.
Cat conductors, countryside and onsen night
Ride the railway famous for its cat stationmasters, then an evening soak in an onsen.
Harbour cats and coastal stay
An island cat community cared for by fishmongers and volunteers, and how TNR works on a shoestring.
Yanaka cat town and farewell dinner
Laneways full of cats and cat motifs, an origami activity and a farewell dinner.
Goodbyes
A leisurely last morning before you head home or on to your next adventure.
Want the day-by-day detail?
Download the Cat Trails of Japan brochure, with every day of the trip in full.
Get the brochureDates, price and what's included
16–22 March 2027. Arrive in Tokyo by the morning of 16 March.
Small group: minimum 10, maximum 16 guests.
Request trip detailsWhat's included
- 6 nights' Japanese-style accommodation with all breakfasts
- Welcome and farewell dinners
- Japanese cooking class and lunch
- All hosted activities, including origami and onsen
- Rail segments and local transport
- Australian host and English-speaking guides
- AUD 250 donation to WLPA
Not included
- International and extra domestic flights
- Single room supplement (on request)
- Meals not listed in the itinerary
- Comprehensive travel insurance (required)
- Personal spending and cat mementos
- In-country group gift (AUD 100–200)
We're sisters, Megan and Stacy
We were the kids who found the strays, fed the street cats and tried to bring them home. And now, we're adults who still do.
Between us we've spent years alongside front-line cat-welfare and rescue communities in Australia and abroad, and led teams in HR, travel, education and marketing. So you know, we've got you covered in Japan.
Shaped by the cat lovers we met
Around 120 cat lovers told us about their dream cat trip at the Cat & Dog Lovers Festival
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And your holiday helps cats too
AUD 250 of every guest's tour price is a tax-deductible donation to the World League for Protection of Animals (WLPA), our nominated Australian cat charity. It helps fund:
Vet bills for cats arriving sick, injured or pregnantFood, litter, medication and safe beddingFoster-care support for cats preparing for adoption
Desexing, microchipping and vaccinations
A full group of 16 raises AUD 4,000 for WLPA. In Japan you can also join a small group gift for the local carers you meet.
Download the Cat Trails of Japan brochure
Twelve pages on the whole trip: every day of the itinerary, what's included and what isn't, and a little about your hosts. Pop in your details and we'll email it straight to you.
Questions
Are flights included?
No. The tour is land-only. Arrive in Tokyo no later than the morning of 16 March 2027.
Can I travel on my own?
Yes. The trip suits solo cat lovers and small groups of friends. A single room supplement is available on request.
How much walking is there?
We'll send details of walking distances, accessibility and what to expect each day, so you arrive prepared.
Do I need travel insurance?
Yes, comprehensive travel insurance is required.
How do I book?
Send us your details below. We'll reply with the full trip details, booking steps and timelines.
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