Riverside Arashiyama — Pet-Friendly Arashiyama Apartments with No Dog Size Limit, Deep Soaking Baths, and Bamboo Grove Walks

Dogs welcome — NO size limit, up to 2 dogs at no extra charge, 3rd dog+ charged | Cats welcome — no size limit, 1st cat included | Pet food/water bowls and off-leash area available | Deep soaking bathtub in every unit | 3-min walk from Hankyu Arashiyama Station | 10-min walk to Tenryu-ji Temple and Bamboo Grove | Complimentary light breakfast (bread, pastries, juice, coffee) | Elevator on-site

Dog-owning travelers visiting Arashiyama who want the most permissive pet policy in the DB — no size limit, multiple dogs welcome, cats too. Walking distance from Kyoto's most iconic natural scenery with deep soaking baths waiting after a day of sightseeing.

Pet policy: Dogs are welcome with NO size restriction. Up to 2 dogs may stay with no additional pet fee — a fee applies from the 3rd dog onwards. Cats are also welcome with no size restriction — the 1st cat is included, fee applies from the 2nd cat onwards. After booking, you must submit your pet's information and vaccination certificate via the 'Pet Accompaniment Contact Form' on the official website before your stay. Pets must wear diapers inside the facility and guest rooms — bring pet diapers or confirm if they are provided. Pet-friendly rooms are specific designated room types — NOT all rooms allow pets. When booking, select or request a pet-friendly room; Standard Room, Theater Room, and Cyclist Room do not permit pets. On-site: food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available for pet guests.

3-minute walk from Hankyu Arashiyama Station (direct trains to Osaka Umeda, Kyoto Kawaramachi). 8-minute walk from Togetsukyo Bridge. 10-minute walk from Tenryu-ji Temple and Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. 10-minute walk from Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama. Near bus connections to central Kyoto. Elevator in building.

Luggage storage available at the front desk. Front desk open 6:00 AM-10:00 PM — no after-hours check-in. Staff has assisted guests with luggage shipping to airports. Bicycle parking also available.

Every unit has a kitchenette with microwave, refrigerator, and kitchenware. Note: no stovetop confirmed — cooking is microwave-based. Some guest reviews report inconsistency in cutlery and plate availability by room type — see caution notes. Complimentary light breakfast (bread/pastries, coffee, juice) served daily.

All 23 units have private deep soaking bathtubs with shower, bidet, separate toilet, hairdryer, and complimentary toiletries. All bathing is fully private per unit. No shared or communal bathing.

Front desk open 6:00 AM-10:00 PM with English-capable staff (guest reviews confirm enough English to communicate). Free WiFi in all units. Booking available in English on Expedia, Booking.com, Hotels.com, and Klook.

Pets must wear diapers inside facility and guest rooms. Pet-friendly rooms only — must book designated room type. Pet information and vaccination certificate must be submitted via form before arrival. Quiet hours 21:00-09:00. Non-smoking throughout (outdoor smoking area available). No bachelor/bachelorette parties. Check-in 16:00-22:00, check-out 10:00. Front desk hours: 6:00 AM-10:00 PM.

• https://www.booking.com/hotel/jp/ribasaidoran-shan.html
• https://www.expedia.com/Kyoto-Hotels-Riverside-Arashiyama.h22441579.Hotel-Information
• https://travel.rakuten.com/usa/en-us/hotel_info_item/cnt_japan/sub_kyoto/cty_kyoto_city/10123456881606
• https://www.hotels.com/ho719130528/riverside-arashiyama-kyoto-japan/
• https://www.klook.com/hotels/detail/548310-riverside-arashiyama/