The most unique feature of Shoraku Ryokan is the dedicated “cat flap” installed in every guest room door.

Unlock the flap, and the inn’s free-roaming house cats may decide to pay you a visit. If you’re lucky, you might even have a snuggle buddy under your futon or a purring companion curled up at your feet.

This inn offers a dreamy experience that feels like “living with cats.”

A Manga Paradise with Over 5,000 Comics… and Cats!

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The corridors and shared spaces of the inn double as playgrounds for the resident cats.

Extensive Manga Library: Over 5,000 manga volumes line the halls, and guests are welcome to read them freely during their stay.

Cat-Friendly Facilities: The lobby features transparent walkways where you can admire adorable paw pads from below, plus a massive cat tower.

Despite the number of cats, the inn is kept impeccably clean, and many guests are surprised to find there’s no noticeable animal odor at all.

Dinner Recommendation: Hearty Chinese Takeout

The classic way to enjoy your evening at Shoraku Ryokan is with dinner delivered from the popular nearby Chinese restaurant Renka (蓮花).

Relax in a Retro Showa-Style Rock Bath

The bath is a spacious, authentic rock-style bath with a classic Showa-era charm. It’s perfect for soothing away travel fatigue.

Cats sometimes patrol even near the dressing room, so you may feel their presence all the way through your stay.

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Final Thoughts

Shoraku Ryokan in Ozu, Ehime, may not be a luxurious hotel—but it is a true sanctuary for cat lovers.

Sleep beside cats, wake up with them nearby, read manga all day…

It’s a whimsical escape from everyday life that you absolutely must experience at least once.

This time, we introduce the pilgrimage of sacred sites in Ehime Prefecture, the setting of this anime, featuring both the locations depicted in the anime and the real places.

Enjoy the charm of Ehime Prefecture to the fullest while reliving the scenes from the anime at each location.

Dogo Onsen: The Charm of a Historic Hot Spring Town

The comparison image is a rough sketch included in the full-color special booklet that comes with the first edition of the Blu-ray & DVD of “Beyond the Boundary -I’LL BE HERE- Future Arc”.

Dogo Onsen is a historic hot spring town, said to be the oldest in Japan.

In Episode 1 of “Beyond the Boundary,” this hot spring town appears as the setting, where the story of the protagonists begins.

The town features beautiful wooden hot spring facilities and charming cobblestone streets, giving visitors a sense of traveling back in time.

Why not reminisce about the scenes from the anime while soaking in the hot springs?

Shimonada Station

I went on a pilgrimage to explore the stage of PV #0 “Shinonome” of the unaired episode.

The featured location is Shimonada Station on the Yosan Line in Ehime Prefecture.

It is a station famous for its proximity to the sea, often used in railway posters.

A cut with cosmos flowers and the station building.

In reality, cosmos flowers bloom at this location in autumn.

A photo was taken from a miraculous angle.

That’s all for the introduction from the handheld photos.

Embark on a Journey Filled with Nostalgia!

The pilgrimage to the sacred sites of the anime “Beyond the Boundary,” set in Ehime Prefecture, is an excellent opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the charm of the work.

You can fully enjoy the history, culture, and beautiful scenery of Ehime Prefecture while reminiscing about the scenes from the anime at each location.

Not only fans but also tourists will have a fulfilling trip.

Please enjoy this pilgrimage journey.