Bring your dog to Japan -- even large dogs

Dog-friendly hotels are hard to find in Japan

Pet-friendly stays are rare in Japan, and places that welcome large dogs are rarer still. Many that do only accept small breeds.

At 幸～Happiness～: Here, up to 2 large dogs stay with you — the whole floor and parking are yours alone.

Trains generally mean small dogs in carriers

Pet dogs on Japanese trains are generally required to ride inside a closed carrier within size limits (rules vary by railway company) — so travel with a medium or large dog usually means going by car.

At 幸～Happiness～: The house has parking for 3 cars, and Narita Station is about a 12-minute walk away for the humans.

Bringing a dog into Japan takes months of preparation

Japan's animal quarantine process (microchip, rabies vaccinations, blood test, waiting period) often requires six months or more of lead time. Start early and follow the official steps.

At 幸～Happiness～: Once you've arrived, we're used to hosting guests traveling with pets.

Many restaurants don't allow dogs inside

Dining out with a dog in Japan usually means finding terrace seating or the occasional dog-friendly cafe — they exist, but you have to know where to look.

At 幸～Happiness～: The house has a full kitchen, so you can cook and eat together. We can also point you to dog-friendly spots around Narita.

Many temple and shrine grounds are off-limits to dogs

Japan's famous temples and shrines often don't allow dogs inside their grounds, so plan dog walks around parks and streets instead.

At 幸～Happiness～: Narita-san Park and the old Omotesando street near the temple make a great walking course, and both are close to the house.