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Pet Friendly Hotels &Ryokan in Japan! Hotels & Ryokan: 10 Recommendations [Hokkaido&Tohoku]

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When planning a trip, many people want to bring along their pets, which are important members of the family. However, finding accommodations that allow pets to accompany you may be more difficult than you think. In this context, there are an increasing number of hotels and inns in Japan where you can stay with your pet. In particular, there are several pet-friendly facilities in the nature-rich Hokkaido and Tohoku regions, and we will introduce 10 of the best places to stay.

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Hotels and Ryokan in Hokkaido area

This page introduces pet-friendly resort hotels located in Hokkaido. An overview of the facilities, how to use them, and recommended points of interest are explained in detail.

1: [Shiraoi].Kokoro no resort Uminobettei Furukawa

This resort is especially recommended for those who want to spend a quiet and tranquil time in Shiraoi, a place rich in nature, offering services and an environment that will refresh your body and mind.

Access

  • Addresses: (in Japanese)Shiraoi-cho, Shiraoi-gun, Hokkaido, Japan
  • Phone Reservation Hours: AM9:00-PM7:00
  • Contact (phone number): ☎ 0144-87-6111

Facilities & Services

  • Enjoy the luxury of seaside luxury in an open-air bath that seems to be one with the Pacific Ocean, and is said to be the hot water of beauty, making your skin smooth and smooth.
  • Offering creative Japanese kaiseki meals that make the most of the local ingredients and resort buffet-style breakfasts.

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  • A place to get away from the hustle and bustle of daily life, to feel the breath of our ancestors in nature, to reflect on our present and to nourish our future.
  • Renovation of some guest rooms is scheduled from February to the end of April 2024.

Recommended Points

  • Special dishes that make the most of Shiraoi's ingredients, allowing you to fully enjoy the delicacies of Shiraoi.
  • Bioethanol fireplaces in all guest rooms with terraces on the second floor allow you to roast marshmallows while relaxing at night.

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Kokoro no resort Uminobettei Furukawa

2: [Shari]Kitakobushi Shiretoko HOTEL & RESORT

Kita Kobushi Shiretoko Hotel & Resort offers spectacular nature and a wealth of activities to provide visitors with an unforgettable experience. For nature lovers and adventure-seeking travelers, this is the perfect place to enjoy Shiretoko's abundant nature.

Access

  • Addresses: (in Japanese): 172 Utoro Higashi, Shari-cho, Shari-gun, Hokkaido, Japan
  • Phone Reservation Hours:AM10:00-PM6:00
  • Contact (phone number): ☎ 0152-24-2021

Facilities & Services

  • Hot springs overlooking the Sea of Okhotsk and saunas overlooking the drift ice
  • The LIFE TABLE" offers dishes that make the most of local ingredients.
  • A variety of room types, including rooms with an open-air bath and sea view twin rooms

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  • Shiretoko was registered as a World Natural Heritage site in 2005, and is a treasure trove of pristine wilderness and rare flora and fauna.
  • Renovation work to provide more comfortable accommodation space from December 1, 2023

Recommended Points

  • Walking around the five lakes surrounded by virgin forest, one of Shiretoko's most popular tourist destinations
  • Bear watching on the Utoro side and whale watching on the Rausu side
  • Walk on drift ice as a special winter experience

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Kitakobushi Shiretoko HOTEL & RESORT

3：[Sapporo] Nukumori-no-Yado Furukawa

Located in the nature-rich Jozankei, this accommodation welcomes guests with heartwarming hospitality along with the blessings of hot springs. With a variety of guest rooms and relaxation facilities, including the special "Tsukihoshi" floor, along with freshly prepared delicious cuisine, an unforgettable stay will be provided.

Access

  • Addresses: (in Japanese)Jozankei Onsen Nishi 4-353, Minami-ku, Sapporo, Japan
  • Phone Reservation Hours: Specific hours of operation are not listed. Please contact the facility directly for reservations or inquiries.
  • Contact (phone number): ☎ 011-598-2345

Facilities & Services

  • A variety of guest rooms including standard rooms, rooms with baths, and rooms with dogs
  • Relaxation facilities such as private baths, bedrock baths, and esthetic clinics
  • Eateries serving freshly prepared meals
  • Exclusive lounge on the special "Moon Star" floor

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  • Completion of the special "Moon Star" floor with a new exclusive lounge.
  • A full range of facilities to enjoy a stay tailored to your preferences
  • FURUKAWA's unique "warmth" is the key to our hospitality.

Recommended Points

  • Convenient access, about 50 minutes by car from Sapporo.
  • Serving freshly prepared meals and focusing on "handmade" and "freshly made" food
  • Providing hot spring exercise as a program only for hotel guests, supporting "beauty and health" through "hot spring" and "exercise

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Nukumorino Yado Furukawa

4：[Niseko] Niseko Northern Resort Annupuri

Niseko Northern Resort Annupuri is a mountain resort that promises a comfortable and fulfilling vacation in the rich natural backdrop of Niseko, Hokkaido. Guests can enjoy gourmet meals that make the most of local ingredients and relaxation in the natural hot springs while being enveloped in a Scandinavian atmosphere.

Access

  • Addresses: (in Japanese)Niseko 480-1, Aza Niseko, Niseko Town, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido, Japan
  • Phone Reservation Hours: AM9:00-PM6:00(until the day before your stay)
  • Contact (phone number): ☎ 0136-58-3311

Facilities & Services

  • Restaurant and bar focusing on local production for local consumption
  • Spa facilities including natural hot springs
  • Skiing in powder snow in winter and experiencing nature in summer at Mt.
  • A variety of guest rooms are available, including standard rooms, guest rooms with baths, and rooms for dogs.

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  • Located in a national park, the building is calmly designed with a Scandinavian atmosphere
  • Enjoy the natural beauty of Niseko, known for its high-quality powder snow
  • Gourmet food that makes the most of local ingredients and relaxation in natural hot springs are the attraction.

Recommended Points

  • Restaurant serving seasonal dishes made with seasonal ingredients.
  • Abundant activities in the wilderness, skiing in winter, hiking in summer, etc.
  • Beautiful and relaxing views from the rooms

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Niseko Northern Resort Annupuri

5：[Sapporo] Asahi Group Sapporo Kinyutei Hotel & Resort

Sapporo Kinyutei Hotel & Resort provides comfortable accommodations and heartfelt service to its users, helping them to create wonderful memories of their Hokkaido trips. Surrounded by rich natural scenery, guests can enjoy a quiet stay away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Access

  • Addresses: (in Japanese)Sapporo, Japan : 5-7-7, Norenmai 2-jo, Minami-ku, Sapporo, Japan
  • Phone Reservation Hours: Specific hours of operation were not listed. Please contact the facility directly.
  • Contact (phone number): ☎ 011-252-9408

Facilities & Services

  • Room with private shower room and shower toilet
  • Separate log house style room
  • Free private parking
  • Room fixtures and amenities include TV, refrigerator, electric kettle, hair dryer, heater, fan, Wi-Fi (wireless LAN), shampoo, conditioner, body wash

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  • Helping to create beautiful memories with sincerity
  • Independent room structure that allows guests to come and go without concern for other guests, even late at night or early in the morning
  • Services that we try to make our customers' second home.

Recommended Points

  • Free Wi-Fi available in all guest rooms
  • Comfortable accommodations in all guest rooms
  • Providing travel advice and car rental services for smooth and comfortable travel
  • Convenient access to Norenmai Station on the Jotetsu Bus (approx. 2 min. walk, approx. 10 min. by bus to Jozankei Onsen, etc.)

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Asahi Group Sapporo Kinyutei Hotel & Resort

Hotels and Ryokan in Tohoku Area

Focusing on hotels and inns in the Tohoku region where you can spend a relaxing time with your pet, we will introduce their attractions and facilities in detail.

6：[Yamagata] Ryokan Tachibanaya

Located in Atsumi Onsen, Yamagata Prefecture, Tachibanaya is a healing hot-spring inn that offers an emotional Japanese garden decorated with Nishikigoi carp and seasonal flowers, a large open-air bath, kaiseki meals featuring delicacies from the mountains and sea, and rooms exclusively for welcome babies.

Access

  • Addresses: (in Japanese)Yunomii-cho 3, Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan
  • Phone Reservation Hours: AM9:00-PM6:00
  • Contact (phone number): ☎ 0235-43-2211

Facilities & Services

  • Welcome Baby Certified Accommodations
  • Emotional Japanese Garden
  • Large bath and kaiseki meal
  • Dedicated rooms for welcome babies

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  • Yamagata Prefecture's first Welcome Baby certified inn
  • Located along the clear Onkai River with beautiful mountain views
  • Japanese garden decorated with Nishikigoi carp and seasonal flowers

Recommended Points

  • Families of three generations can create wonderful memories of a peaceful time together.
  • Offering cuisine that tastes of the sea and land of Shonai
  • A historic inn with the sound of a babbling river and a location overlooking beautiful mountains.

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Ryokan Tachibanaya

7: [Yamagata] Mogami Takayu Zenshichi no Yu

Guests can enjoy the beautiful nature of Zao, high quality hot springs, and gastronomic delicacies made from local Yamagata ingredients. We offer a variety of plans to meet a wide range of needs, from family vacations to couples to business use.

Access

  • Addresses: (in Japanese)Zao Onsen 825, Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan
  • Phone Reservation Hours:AM8:00-PM8:00
  • Contact (phone number): ☎ 023-694-9422

Facilities & Services

  • Various accommodation plans to enjoy the nature of Zao
  • Onsen experience in the rich natural environment of Zao Onsen
  • Cooking plan using A-5 ranked Yamagata beef
  • private open-air bath

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  • Enjoy dishes that use plenty of Yamagata beef.
  • Creative Japanese-style kaiseki set menus that change with each season
  • Located in Zao Onsen, Yamagata Prefecture, surrounded by nature and a healing environment

Recommended Points

  • Beef Zukushi" plan featuring the highest grade A-5 Yamagata beef
  • Plan to enjoy Yonezawa Beef, one of the three famous beefs in Yamagata Prefecture
  • Facilities participating in the nationwide travel support "Yamagata Tabiwari Campaign

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Mogami Takayu Zenshichi no Yu

8：[Fukushima] Hotel Listel Inawashiro Wing Tower

Hotel Listel Inawashiro is an all-season resort hotel located in Inawashiro-cho, Yama-gun, Fukushima Prefecture. With the spectacular natural backdrop of Mt. Bandai and Lake Inawashiro, guests can enjoy leisure activities in all four seasons, and facilities and services catering to a wide range of needs, from family vacations to couples and trips for sports purposes are provided. This resort hotel offers a relaxing time in beautiful nature.

Access

  • Addresses: (in Japanese)Lister Park, Kawagishi, Inawashiro-cho, Yama-gun, Fukushima, Japan
  • Phone Reservation Hours: Specific reception hours were not listed. For more information, please contact the official website or the hotel directly.
  • Contact (phone number): ☎ 0242-66-2233

Facilities & Services

  • Open-air bath with a view of Lake Inawashiro
  • Activities as a highland resort from spring to fall and a winter resort in winter
  • Dishes rich in ingredients from Tohoku and Fukushima

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  • Access: 10 minutes from Inawashiro Bandai-kogen IC on Banetsu Expressway
  • Located at an elevation of 600 meters, with a spectacular view of Lake Inawashiro
  • Excellent sports facilities including golf and tennis.

Recommended Points

  • A resort experience set against the backdrop of beautiful nature in each of the four seasons
  • Skiing and snowboarding at ski resorts hosting the Mogul World Cup in winter
  • Highland resort with flowers such as rape blossoms, chamomile, lavender, and cosmos

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Hotel Listel Inawashiro Wing Tower

9：[Iwate] Hotel Morinokaze Uguisuku

Morikaze Resort offers a relaxing stay in the natural beauty of Iwate Prefecture. In particular, the views from the open-air baths, the Gardening Park where guests can enjoy nature in all four seasons, and the Festival Plaza, where guests can experience Japanese festival culture, create a special experience for every guest who visits.

Access

  • Addresses: (in Japanese): 10-64-1 Shizukuishi, Shizukuishi-machi, Iwate-gun, Iwate-ken, Japan
  • Phone Reservation Hours: Specific reception hours were not listed. For more information, please contact the official website or the hotel directly.
  • Contact (phone number):☎ 0120-489-166

Facilities & Services

  • Festival Plaza, themed on traditional Japanese festivals.
  • Various entertainment facilities, souvenir stores, karaoke and party rooms
  • Flower & Garden Morikaze, one of the largest and most authentic gardening parks in Japan
  • Hot spring facilities, relaxation rooms, pet facilities

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  • Aerial open-air bath with a panoramic view of Mt. Iwate and the Ou Mountains
  • Enjoy two types of baths, a "Japanese-style bath" and a "Western-style bath," with men and women taking turns.
  • Festival Plaza" recreates the atmosphere of a traditional Japanese festival

Recommended Points

  • Bathing experience in an open-air bath with the spectacular natural backdrop of Mount Iwate and the Ou Mountains
  • Flower & Garden Morikaze, a gardening park with seasonal views
  • Fun time at the festival square with a Japanese drum show and old-fashioned fair games

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Hotel Morinokaze Oushuku

10：[Iwate] LCO Resort

LCO Resort offers the charm and luxury of the outdoors in the natural beauty of Iwate Prefecture. It also accommodates travelers with pets, and is especially recommended for those who wish to spend time relaxing in the midst of nature.

Access

  • Addresses: (in Japanese)Iwate Prefecture, Japan : 235-2 Chotarobayashi, Iwate Prefecture, Japan
  • Phone Reservation Hours: Specific reception hours were not listed. For more information, please contact the official website or the hotel directly.
  • Contact (phone number): Not listed. Please check the official website for details.

Facilities & Services

  • Facilities where you can enjoy barbecues and bonfires with your pets
  • Glamping facilities with private decks, sauna, and barbecue grills
  • Barbecue grill using ingredients from Iwate

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  • Open space surrounded by spectacular natural scenery
  • Facilities where you can enjoy special moments with your pet.
  • Private environment where you can enjoy sauna at your own pace

Recommended Points

  • Ideal for those who seek a pleasant resort experience and forget about their busy lives.
  • Local flavorful ingredients such as Iwate shorthorn beef and platinum pork
  • Great facilities and services for a good time with friends and family

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LCO Resort

summary

Hokkaido and the Tohoku region are known for their spectacular nature and rich culture. These regions are especially attractive destinations for those who cherish their pets as members of the family. In this article, we have introduced 10 pet-friendly lodging facilities. These facilities offer a variety of services and amenities to make traveling with pets more enjoyable and comfortable.
When choosing one of these facilities, it is important to check in advance the size and type of pets and the policies regarding their accommodations. Preparation is also important when traveling with pets. It is a good idea to research not only the accommodations, but also nearby pet-friendly restaurants and tourist attractions.
Traveling with your pet in Hokkaido or Tohoku region will be an unforgettable experience. Activities in nature, relaxing in an onsen (hot spring), and enjoying delicious local food with your pet will provide a welcome break from everyday life and a healing of the soul. Time spent with your pets is of inestimable value.
We hope this article will help you make the best travel plans for you and your pet.

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