"Large Dogs OK" at About 70% of Public Facilities - "Pet Base," a Database of Pet-Friendly Facilities Investigated Independently Across 4,299 Locations Nationwide, Releases 500 Locations in 41 Prefectures

Pet Base (https://pet-base.jp), a structured database media for nationwide facilities that allow pets, announced that it has reached 500 public facilities across 41 prefectures as of July 2026. The database was created through independent research on the pet-friendliness of 4,299 locations nationwide. Of these, 500 locations, for which size restrictions, fees, business hours, and amenities could be verified with official primary information, have been made public. Approximately 70% (350 locations) of the public facilities accept large dogs.

Why is Information on "Pet-Friendly" Facilities So Hard to Find?

Currently, there is a lack of information sources that allow for cross-comparison when considering bringing a pet on a trip or outing, such as "Can we really bring our pet?" "Are large dogs allowed?" and "What are the additional charges?" The "pet-friendly" notations on reservation sites are often too general, and official websites vary in format, placing a significant burden on pet owners to check each one individually.

Pet Base's Initiatives

Pet Base is a structured database that exclusively publishes information on facilities verified through independent research and collection of nationwide pet-friendliness data, cross-referenced with official primary information. Information such as business hours, regular holidays, fees, acceptable pet sizes, dog run facilities, and required items are organized in a unified format for each facility category.

Main Data Included (as of July 2026)

Collected and structured: 4,299 locations (of which 500 locations in 41 prefectures have been verified with primary information and made public)

- Accommodation facilities: 2,606 locations / 319 locations

- Dog runs: 1,410 locations / 93 locations

- Pet-friendly cafes: 124 locations / 34 locations

- Tourist spots: 137 locations / 48 locations

Breakdown of 500 Publicly Released Locations (Data Points)**

- Large dog acceptance: 350 locations (approx. 70% of public facilities) - Explicitly states acceptance of large dogs, in contrast to the common situation where "pet-friendly" often means small dogs only.

- Dog run facilities: 266 locations

- Cat acceptance: 100 locations - Accommodates needs beyond just dogs.

- For accommodations, filtering by amenities such as open-air baths (110 locations), private baths (59 locations), and ocean views (48 locations) is possible.

* The above data is a breakdown of facilities included in this database, not statistics for the entire national market.

Features

- Primary Information Focus: Verification based on official websites and on-site information, not relying on reservation site notations.

- Searchable by Criteria: Cross-searchable by themes such as "large dogs OK," "with dog run," "open-air bath," and "ocean view."

- Free and Minimal Ads: Structure not dependent on affiliate/display advertising.

Future Plans

We will continue to expand the number of publicly released facilities, regularly publish survey data categorized by region and type, and collaborate with local governments and tourism associations.

Service Overview

- Name: Pet Base (pet-base)

- URL: https://pet-base.jp

- Content: Structured database media for nationwide facilities that allow pets.

Company Profile and Inquiries

- Operator: Monocreate Inc.

- Established: December 2005

- Service URL: https://pet-base.jp