Top 10 Pet-Friendly Hotels in Tokyo

Walk into Kimpton Shinjuku and the front desk already knows your dog's name — you listed it at check-in, and they've got a welcome kit waiting. Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo is IHG's most pet-forward property in Japan: no weight limit, no breed restrictions (pit bulls aside), and a flat cleaning fee rather than a per-night surcharge. The rooms are modern and spacious for Shinjuku, the neighbourhood is genuinely walkable, and Shinjuku Gyoen is 15 minutes on foot if your dog needs green space. This is the default pick for anyone travelling to Tokyo with a medium or large dog.

Hotel Chinzanso's selling point is its 17,000 m² traditional Japanese garden — and that garden happens to be one of the best places in central Tokyo to walk a large dog. Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo (now rebranded from Four Seasons) accepts dogs of most sizes with prior arrangement, puts them up in garden-facing rooms, and has partnered with a local grooming service so you can drop your dog off for a bath while you use the pool. The hotel itself is a genuine 5-star resort experience with multiple restaurants, a spa, and a rooftop bar. If you have a big dog and want a truly luxurious stay, this is the place.

The Peninsula Tokyo allows pets up to 10 kg, which puts it in rare company among ultra-luxury hotels in the city. The service here is Peninsula-standard — meaning your dog's water bowl will be refilled without asking, and the turndown chocolates might come with a small dog treat on the side. Rooms are large by Tokyo standards, and the ground-floor lobby café is one of the best people-watching spots in the city. If you're planning a high-end Tokyo trip and your dog is under 10 kg, the Peninsula Tokyo is the most prestigious option on this list.

Set in the top floors of the Mitsui Tower in Nihonbashi, the Mandarin Oriental Tokyo has floor-to-ceiling city views from every room — and if your dog is under 8 kg, they're welcome to enjoy those views alongside you. The hotel accepts small pets with advance notice and a cleaning fee, and the Nihonbashi neighbourhood is surprisingly walk-friendly for a financial district, with a riverside promenade just a few minutes away. The spa and dining here are among the best in Tokyo, making this an excellent choice for a treat-yourself city break with a small dog.

Conrad Tokyo sits above Shiodome, with lower floors looking directly over the 300-year-old Hamarikyu Gardens — and those gardens are one of the best dog-walking spots in central Tokyo (dogs allowed on leash, admission ¥300). The hotel accepts pets up to 10 kg and pairs that with Conrad's typically warm, intuitive service. The swimming pool on the 28th floor and the two-Michelin-starred restaurant Gordon Ramsay at Conrad Tokyo make this a genuinely full-experience choice for food lovers travelling with a small or medium dog.

Three minutes from Tokyo Station on foot — that's the Shangri-La Tokyo's core argument. For travellers arriving by Shinkansen or planning day trips across Japan, having the bullet train hub essentially downstairs is huge. The hotel itself is luxurious and spacious, with notably large rooms for a central Tokyo property, and it accepts pets up to 10 kg. The Imperial Palace East Gardens are a 10-minute walk for morning dog walks — and on weekdays they're refreshingly uncrowded.

1 Hotel Tokyo brings New York's sustainable-luxury hotel brand to Omotesando — all reclaimed wood, living green walls, and genuinely considered eco-credentials. The pet programme fits the brand: a welcome treat on check-in, a pet bed stocked in the room, and a neighbourhood that's excellent for walking. Omotesando is one of Tokyo's most pleasant streets for strolling, and Yoyogi Park (one of the best dog parks in the city) is 15 minutes on foot. This is the best pick for design-minded travellers who want a slightly less corporate luxury experience.

If a Disneyland trip with your pet is on the agenda, the Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel is the only official resort hotel inside the Disney Resort area that accepts animals. Maihama Station is a five-minute walk, putting both Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea within easy reach, and the hotel's facilities — multiple pools, restaurants, and a large lobby — mean your dog won't feel out of place while you're planning theme-park days. This isn't the most central Tokyo option, but for families combining Disney with a pet, it's the only logical choice.

Hoshino Resorts' OMO brand is designed for neighbourhood-focused travel — and OMO5 Gotanda delivers exactly that, at a price that makes it the most accessible pet-friendly option on this list. The hotel accepts dogs up to 8 kg, provides a welcome kit, and has OMO Rangers (staff guides) who know every dog-friendly café and walking route in the Gotanda area. Gotanda itself is underrated: it's on the Yamanote Line with easy access to Shibuya, Shinagawa, and Shinjuku, and the neighbourhood has a genuine local energy that tourist-area hotels lack.

For stays of a week or longer with a pet, Ascott Marunouchi Tokyo makes more sense than a conventional hotel. The apartment-style rooms come with a full kitchen, in-unit laundry, and the kind of space that lets both you and your pet settle into a routine rather than just camping. It's one minute from Tokyo Station, accepts pets up to 10 kg, and the Marunouchi business district is quieter on weekends — making morning walks along the Imperial Palace moat genuinely pleasant. Rates per night are relatively reasonable given the location and apartment size.