Higopet Friendly Alpark Hiroshima Store Grand Opening on Friday, June 5, 2026

To Press Representatives

May 1, 2026

Higopet Friendly Co., Ltd.

Higopet Friendly Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Suita City, Osaka Prefecture; Representative Director: Nobuyoshi Taki) will open 'Higopet Friendly Alpark Hiroshima Store' on the 2nd floor of the East Building of 'Alpark,' a commercial complex in Hiroshima City, starting Friday, June 5, 2026.

[URL] https://www.higopet.com/

■ Concept: 'HIGO GRAND HOTEL'

The theme of our new store is a **'hidden hotel'** nestled by the tranquil seaside. The moment you open the door, an expansive lobby and classical, high-quality space unfold, creating a special moment with adorable pets.

■ Highlights of Alpark Hiroshima Store

Enjoy shopping at a leisurely pace, as if strolling: The spacious store is designed so you can take your time and enjoy shopping as if you were walking through a hotel.

Easy access: Directly connected to JR Shin-Inokuchi Station via a covered deck, so you can visit without worrying about the weather.

Lobby & Concierge (Central):

We welcome customers with the excitement of checking into a hotel. Our concierge will gently support your life with your cherished companion animal.

Suite Room (Dog & Cat Corner):

Here, in an antique-style room enveloped in gentle pink, you can leisurely enjoy a fateful encounter with your new family member.

Sunroom (Birds / Small Animals Corner):

This space is designed to evoke a sunlit courtyard. You can observe adorable small animals relaxing in a lush, green setting.

Select Shop (FLOOR):

In a calm store based on marble and wood grain, carefully selected food and charming goods are arranged. It offers a heart-fluttering experience, as if shopping in a boutique.

[New Store Overview]

Store Name: Higopet Friendly Alpark Hiroshima Store

Opening Date: Friday, June 5, 2026

Location: Alpark East Building 2F, 2-27-14 Kusatsu Shinmachi, Nishi-ku, Hiroshima City

Business Hours: 10:00～20:00

Store Area: Approximately 1,029㎡ (311 tsubo)

Handling: Pets such as dogs, cats, birds, hamsters, guinea pigs, rabbits, ferrets. Pet food, pet supplies, pet wear, etc. Also equipped with a trimming salon and pet hotel.

* Aquarium-related products, such as ornamental fish and aquatic plants, are not handled.

[About Higopet Friendly]

Higopet Friendly, established in 1974, is the No. 1 comprehensive pet shop chain in Western Japan, with 49 stores, making it a long-established industry player.

It operates mainly in Osaka, and also in Hyogo, Nara, Kyoto, Wakayama, Aichi, Tokushima, Kagawa, Kochi, Ehime, Hiroshima, Tottori, Shimane, and Fukuoka.

[Company Profile]

Company Name: Higopet Friendly Co., Ltd.

Location: 11-34-605 Toyotsu-cho, Suita City, Osaka Prefecture (10th Maida Building)

Representative: Nobuyoshi Taki

Established: June 2007

URL: https://www.higopet.com/sp/

Business Activities: Management of pet shops / Sales of pets (dogs, cats, birds, small animals, reptiles, amphibians, insects, ornamental fish, etc.) / Sales of pet food and supplies / Provision of pet salon (grooming) and pet hotel services / Holding puppy parties (training classes) / Management of animal hospitals, etc.