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Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto
5-Star Luxury Pet-Friendly Hotel with 800-Year-Old Garden Walks and Terrace Dining for Dogs and Cats
Higashiyama, Kyoto
Ranked #6 in Japan by Condé Nast Traveler 2025, Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto welcomes dogs and cats (under 7kg) at ¥18,975 per stay. Pets can walk through the 800-year-old Shakusui-en pond garden and join you for terrace dining at EMBA KYOTO GRILL.
Condition details
Pet policy (official fourseasons.com): Dogs AND cats welcome (under 7kg/15 lbs), 1 per room, must be fully vaccinated. ¥18,975 cleaning fee per stay (not per night). Pets must not be left unattended in guest rooms — contact the concierge to arrange a pet sitter (+81 75 541 8288). Pet-friendly rooms: Deluxe Room, Premier Room, and Premier Heritage Garden Room only — notify the hotel at reservation. Food and water bowls provided. Garden access: Pets may walk through Shakusui-en (leash required). Dining: Pets may join you on the EMBA KYOTO GRILL outdoor terrace (leash required). Note: Residential Suites have private kitchens; Couple's Suites in the spa have private baths. These suite types are separate from the pet-friendly room types.
Key highlights
Dogs AND cats welcome (under 7kg, 1 per room, ¥18,975 cleaning fee per stay) | Pets can walk in the 800-year-old Shakusui-en heritage pond garden (leash required) | Pets welcome on EMBA KYOTO GRILL terrace — dine together | Pet sitter arrangeable via concierge | Designated pet-friendly rooms: Deluxe, Premier, Premier Heritage Garden | Ranked #6 hotel in Japan (Condé Nast Traveler 2025) | Higashiyama — 5-min walk to Nineizaka, 10-min walk to Gion
Best for
Pet owners seeking the most luxurious pet-friendly hotel in Kyoto — exploring the 800-year-old heritage garden with your dog or cat, followed by terrace dining at the hotel's grill restaurant, all in the serene Higashiyama area.
Access
Higashiyama-ku — 5-minute walk to Nineizaka and Sanjusangendo Temple, 10-minute walk to Gion. 7-minute drive from Kyoto Station. Near multiple bus lines to all major Kyoto attractions. Concierge services for transport arrangements. Note: Temporary street closure may affect the main entrance — confirm access details with the hotel before arrival.
Luggage
Luggage shipping arranged through the hotel. 24-hour Four Seasons concierge services. Full valet and doorman service.
Kitchen
No kitchen in standard guest rooms (Deluxe, Premier, etc.). Private kitchens available in Residential Suites only. Multiple dining options: EMBA KYOTO GRILL (modern Japanese grill), The Brasserie, in-room dining (24 hours), afternoon tea. Pet-friendly terrace at EMBA KYOTO GRILL.
Bath
All guest rooms feature private en-suite bathrooms. The wellness floor has an ofuro (Japanese hot bath) and sauna for hotel guests — tattoo policy for these facilities is not explicitly stated on the official website. Two Couple's Suites within the spa feature private baths (entirely private, no communal bathing). Guests with tattoos should contact the hotel before arrival to confirm the ofuro/sauna policy.
English support
Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts — global luxury brand with English as primary service language. Full English official website at fourseasons.com/kyoto. Pet concierge phone: +81 75 541 8288. 24-hour multilingual concierge service.
Rules
Dogs and cats only (under 7kg). 1 pet per room. ¥18,975 cleaning fee per stay. Full vaccination required. Must not leave pets unattended — arrange pet sitter via concierge. Leash required in garden and restaurant terrace. Pet-friendly rooms: Deluxe, Premier, Premier Heritage Garden only — notify at reservation. Check-in 3:00 PM, check-out noon.
Good to know
Tattoo policy for the hotel's ofuro (Japanese hot bath) and sauna on the wellness floor is NOT explicitly stated on the official website. Guests with tattoos who wish to use these facilities should contact the hotel directly before arrival (+81 75 541 8288) to confirm the current policy. Pet-friendly rooms are limited to specific room types (Deluxe, Premier, Premier Heritage Garden) — ensure you select and notify the hotel of the correct room type at reservation. The ¥18,975 cleaning fee applies per stay (not per night). Only 1 pet per room. For pets over 7kg, Four Seasons Kyoto cannot accommodate them. Pets cannot be left unattended at any time — arrange a pet sitter through the concierge in advance.
Verified notes
Pet policy (dogs and cats under 7kg, ¥18,975/stay, 1 per room, vaccination required, garden access, EMBA terrace access, pet sitter via concierge) confirmed on official fourseasons.com/kyoto/services-and-amenities/pet-friendly-stays/. Pet-friendly room types (Deluxe, Premier, Premier Heritage Garden) confirmed on official fourseasons.com/kyoto/accommodations/. Food and water bowls confirmed BringFido. 800-year-old Shakusui-en garden confirmed official main page. Ranked #6 hotel in Japan by Condé Nast Traveler 2025 confirmed official main page. Private kitchens in Residential Suites confirmed input grounded summary. Couple's Suites private spa baths confirmed input grounded summary. 7-minute drive from Kyoto Station confirmed input grounded summary.