Published date: April 28, 2025
An Extremely Dog-Friendly Stylish Hotel🐶✨
Room Type Stayed
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Experience of the stay
Initially, we planned to leave our beloved dog with family while going to Kyoto. I opened the Hafh website, wondering where to stay, when I noticed the word 'doggy.' That caught my attention. After checking the official site with details, I found it incredibly wonderful 😍. There are stylish accommodations in the same chain like 'And Rooms' and the hidden retreat 'Uaan' in Kanazawa, which heightened my expectations to the max ⤴️⤴️. We changed our trip to Kyoto as a couple into our first trip with our beloved dog and booked immediately! I was concerned about parking, but there are several paid parking lots nearby with limits, and it was easy as we arrived early. The staff who welcomed us immediately greeted our dog, and all of them continued to provide warm hospitality 🥰. The service was exceptional; they provided dog water, and the café latte from the drink corner was truly delicious and impressive…☕️✨. In the evening, they served hot dogs, a delightful service for a little hunger 🌭. The room was clean, and with our dog wearing a diaper, we could spend time together in bed 🛏️. Most things our dog might need are already prepared in the indoor dog run corner and the room, so you’d be fine even if you forget something. The communication space sofas and the restroom next to the front desk had hooks for leashes, showing thoughtful attention to detail, and it seemed one could easily stay alone with a dog. Although it’s not like a resort hotel with vast nature to run around in or a luxury hot spring inn with exquisite meals, the experience of feeling like an extension of daily life in the city made our first trip with our dog truly special. Please enjoy your stay in Kyoto with your beloved dog using this accommodation as your base ☺️.
Experiences during the trip
For dinner, we went to a nearby bistro recommended by the front desk. Not only was the food great, but the staff were also very kind, and we had a wonderful time 🍽️. We borrowed a dog stroller (limited availability) from the front desk, allowing us to shop together in the nearby shopping district. We also took a nice early morning walk to the usually busy Okazaki Shrine ⛩️. While our room didn’t have a bathtub, there is an old-fashioned bathhouse with a sauna nearby ♨️. If you venture further into the city, there seem to be many cafes and shrines where dogs are welcome. On our way back, we stopped by Nanzen-ji and met many dogs 🦮🐕🦺🐩. Thanks to the comfort of our accommodation and the good environment around us, we had a fulfilling trip without any troubles 🙌.