Kyoto, Japan
Dog Friendly Hotels in Kyoto
Where To Stay, Walk, Eat And Drink With Your Dog In Kyoto
Kyoto was the imperial capital of Japan for more than a thousand years, and it keeps the temples, shrines, gardens and old wooden streets that Tokyo lost. The Kamo River runs through the middle of the city with the hills of Higashiyama rising to the east and Arashiyama to the west, and the riverbanks are where Kyoto walks, runs and picnics. It is a city to take slowly, on foot or by bicycle, with a dog on a lead at your side. Early mornings belong to the locals and their dogs, before the crowds arrive.
Where to stay
The Best Dog Friendly Hotels In Kyoto
Every hotel here has been inspected and ranked against the Dog Friendly Standard. No pay to play, no vague pet friendly badge, just the ones that earned their place, best first.
Where to walk
Dog Friendly Parks, Trails and Walks in Kyoto
Parks, trails and walks from our own verified data, each checked to sit close to the hotels above. Tap any one to open it in Google Maps.
Kyoto Gyoen National Garden
The Imperial Palace park; dogs walk on a short lead and are never let off
Kamogawa Riverbank
The river paths and Kamo Delta are where locals walk their dogs; keep them on the lead
Okazaki Park
Park by the Heian Shrine and museums where pets are allowed
Kuze Home Dog Run ASOBIBA
A dog run on two lawn areas with hills and tunnels, water and benches, with seasonal markets and events
Wan-yu Land Dog Run
The dog run on the Arashiyama-Takao Parkway, a lawn with agility kit and benches, split for large and medium dogs and for small dogs
9689 Indoor Dog Run
One of Japan's largest indoor dog runs, with training lessons and a dog nursery alongside
Where to eat and drink
Dog Friendly Restaurants, Bars and Cafes in Kyoto
Not just tolerated under the table, genuinely welcome: a water bowl, a spot by the fire, and no eyebrow raised when you walk in with a dog.
Cafe DOnG by Sfera
Every seat inside takes dogs; small dogs, medium by request
Kyoto Modern Terrace
Terrace at ROHM Theatre Kyoto where dogs of every size are welcome
SHAVA LIVA
Terrace seats welcome dogs of every size
cafe sora
Dogs welcome inside with views of the Higashiyama hills and the river
Ran Hotei
Dogs up to medium size welcome inside
Kissa le GABOR
Basement coffee house where dogs are welcome inside
Ikkyuan
The cafe and sweets shop inside Maruyama Park, local beer, sake and seasonal desserts, with dogs welcome
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Dog Friendly Kyoto · Good To Know
Which hotels in Kyoto are dog friendly?
Every hotel on this page has been inspected and ranked against the Roch Dog Friendly Standard. Ranked highest are Hotel Toin Kyoto (C), OMO5 Kyoto Gion (D), OMO3 Kyoto Toji by Hoshino Resorts (F), Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto (F). Each has its own review page with its rank, its pet fee and its rules for dogs.
Do dog friendly hotels in Kyoto charge a pet fee?
Most do. For example, OMO5 Kyoto Gion charges ￥5,093（税込）. Some let dogs stay free, listed in the next answer. Fees change, so confirm the current charge when you book.
Which hotels in Kyoto let dogs stay free?
Hotel Toin Kyoto lets dogs stay free of charge, as far as the hotel has told us.
How many dogs can I bring to a hotel in Kyoto?
Hotel Toin Kyoto and OMO5 Kyoto Gion allow two or more dogs per room. For the others, ask when you book.
Are there weight limits at dog friendly hotels in Kyoto?
Some do: Hotel Toin Kyoto up to 12 lb; OMO5 Kyoto Gion up to 20 lb; Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto up to 15 lb. OMO3 Kyoto Toji by Hoshino Resorts told us of no weight limit, so a bigger dog is welcome there.
What do dog friendly hotels in Kyoto provide for a dog?
OMO5 Kyoto Gion provides a dog bed. OMO5 Kyoto Gion sets out food and water bowls. Hotel Toin Kyoto sells dog food or a dog menu. The details are on each hotel's review page, with what the hotel told us about leaving a dog alone in the room.