Traveling with pets

Pet-Friendly Stays

Published stays with companion-animal policies, size notes, fees, or booking details that are easier to compare before you commit.

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W Osaka — Luxury Pet-Friendly Hotel in Shinsaibashi, up to 2 Dogs at 18kg via W Hotels PAW Program in Shinsaibashi / Minami-Semba / Namba, Osaka
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W Osaka — Luxury Pet-Friendly Hotel in Shinsaibashi, up to 2 Dogs at 18kg via W Hotels PAW Program

Shinsaibashi / Minami-Semba / Namba, Osaka

A design-forward luxury Marriott W Hotel in Osaka's Shinsaibashi district, welcoming up to 2 dogs per room at up to 18kg each through the official W Hotels PAW (Pets Are Welcome) program. Neon-lit indoor pool, AWAY Spa, and walking distance to Dotonbori.

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Pet-friendly rooms are on floors 6-8 and are subject to availability — contact the hotel or specify pets when booking to confirm a pet-designated room. The pet fee has two slightly different figures on the official page (approx. ¥14,300-15,730/stay + ¥2,300-2,530/night) — confirm the exact current rate at the time of booking. Cats are not confirmed as accepted — dogs only. WET indoor pool is for guests aged 16 and above. Some suites may include kitchen facilities — confirm at booking if this is needed.

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

Arashiyama / Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto

A 23-unit apartment hotel 3 minutes walk from Hankyu Arashiyama Station with exceptional pet policies — no size limit for dogs, up to 2 dogs at no extra charge, cats also welcome. All units have deep soaking bathtubs, complimentary breakfast, and elevator access.

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Pet-friendly rooms are specific designated types — NOT all 23 units permit pets. When booking, explicitly request a pet-friendly room. Standard Room, Theater Room, and Cyclist Room do NOT allow pets. After booking, submit pet information and vaccination certificate via the 'Pet Accompaniment Contact Form' on the official website before arrival. Pet diapers are required inside the building — bring your own or confirm with the property if they are provided. For the 3rd dog or 2nd cat and beyond, an additional fee applies — confirm current rates with the property. The kitchenette has a microwave and refrigerator but no stovetop — full cooking is not possible. Some guests report inconsistency in available cutlery and dishes by room type — confirm kitchenware availability with the property if you plan to use the kitchen extensively. Front desk closes at 10:00 PM — guests arriving after 10:00 PM cannot check in. No after-hours emergency contact method confirmed.

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OMO7 Osaka by Hoshino Resorts — Tattoo-Welcoming Policy, Dog-Friendly Rooms, and Nightly Osaka Festival at Shin-Imamiya in Shin-Imamiya / Tennoji, Osaka
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OMO7 Osaka by Hoshino Resorts — Tattoo-Welcoming Policy, Dog-Friendly Rooms, and Nightly Osaka Festival at Shin-Imamiya

Shin-Imamiya / Tennoji, Osaka

A flagship Hoshino Resorts hotel directly in front of JR Shin-Imamiya Station in Osaka, with the brand's progressive tattoo policy, dog-friendly rooms (¥5,093/night), complimentary luggage lockers, free USJ shuttle, and a nightly OSAKA PIKAPIKA NIGHT event with takoyaki, craft beer, and Yoshimoto comedy shows.

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The tattoo policy includes a discretionary exception — the hotel may ask guests to leave the bath if their tattoos cause discomfort to other guests. The OMO House room type with a stovetop and cookware for cooking was referenced in property information but was not visible on the main official room page at time of research — confirm kitchen cooking capability when booking if this matters. The pool listed in the hotel facilities has not been confirmed for type, hours, or tattoo policy — contact the hotel if pool access is important to your stay. Dog-friendly rooms require advance booking and may not always be available — confirm pet room availability when booking. Pet fee ¥5,093/night applies per dog. Cats are not permitted.

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naokonoza Bettei Umekoji — Rare Pet-Friendly Kyoto Machiya with Private Shigaraki Ceramic Bath in Umekoji / Tanbaguchi / Kyoto Railway Museum area, Kyoto
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naokonoza Bettei Umekoji — Rare Pet-Friendly Kyoto Machiya with Private Shigaraki Ceramic Bath

Umekoji / Tanbaguchi / Kyoto Railway Museum area, Kyoto

An 80+ year-old Kyoto machiya (traditional townhouse) available for exclusive whole-house rental — one of the only machiya in Kyoto that welcomes pets, with no extra charge. Features a private Shigaraki ceramic bathtub across the courtyard garden, IH kitchen, and 4 tatami rooms for up to 10 guests.

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Pets must stay in the designated pet area (pet circle next to the kitchen on the 1st floor) — not permitted to roam freely through all tatami rooms. No elevator — 2nd floor rooms require carrying luggage up stairs. Check-in requires cash payment in person at the naokonoza office — confirm the office location and hours when you receive your booking confirmation. If your arrival time changes, contact the property at least 2 hours in advance. The number of pets and species accepted was not explicitly limited in official sources — confirm when booking.

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Machiya Kaemon Kyoto-sta. — Pet-Friendly Traditional Townhouse 5 Minutes from Kyoto Station, Dogs at No Extra Charge in Kyoto Station / Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto
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Machiya Kaemon Kyoto-sta. — Pet-Friendly Traditional Townhouse 5 Minutes from Kyoto Station, Dogs at No Extra Charge

Kyoto Station / Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto

A privately rented traditional Kyoto machiya 5 minutes walk from JR Kyoto Station, welcoming dogs at no extra charge. The entire 2-bedroom townhouse is exclusively yours — private spa bath, kitchen with stovetop, Kyoto Tower views, and optional local Kyoto breakfast.

Good to know

No elevator — all floors are accessed by stairs only. Not suitable for guests who cannot manage stairs with heavy luggage. Whether cats are accepted in addition to dogs has not been confirmed — contact the property before booking if you're traveling with a cat. Dog size/weight limit not publicly specified — confirm directly if your dog is large. Self check-in only — no front desk on-site. Breakfast must be pre-ordered in advance. No on-site parking — use nearby paid car parks.

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