Shimoda Prince Hotel to Offer Luxury Resort Stay with Sea Kayaking & Dog Massage for Dogs to Enjoy Shimoda Summer - Limited to Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from July 1 to September 30, 2026

Shimoda Prince Hotel (Location: 1547-1 Shirahama, Shimoda City, Shizuoka Prefecture; General Manager: Toshihito Shirai) will offer a new accommodation plan from July 1 to September 30, 2026, limited to Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, where guests can stay with their dogs and enjoy sea kayaking and dog massage.

This plan guarantees a suite room, limited to one room per day, and allows guests to relax and unwind during their resort stay with a dog massage for their furry companions to relieve travel fatigue. Furthermore, in collaboration with "Wonderful World," a business in Shimoda City, a sea kayaking experience that allows dogs to participate will be offered. Through this special activity on the calm sea, spent with their dogs, the hotel proposes unique memories.

Utilizing the rich natural location of Southern Izu, this plan proposes a new resort experience for spending time with dogs, aiming to achieve both "time value" to enjoy the stay itself and "experience value" that can only be had here. After check-in, to avoid the heat of the day, we suggest a relaxing time on the guest room terrace. While swaying in a hammock set up on the suite room terrace, owners can enjoy beers and drinks prepared in the in-room refrigerator, and dogs can enjoy syrup-free shaved ice, providing a cool and refreshing moment. Additionally, a dog massage is included in the plan, offering a healing experience unique to a travel destination.

[Highlights of the Luxury Resort Stay with Sea Kayaking & Dog Massage to Enjoy Shimoda Summer with Your Dog] - Sea kayaking experience that can be enjoyed with your dog - Dog massage limited to specific days of the week - Limited to one suite room per day, guaranteed - "Cool" time spent on the guest room terrace - Experiential value created through collaboration with local businesses

[Background of Implementation] In recent years, pets have established their position as "family members," and the need to travel with beloved dogs has expanded. In fact, approximately 94.5% of owners consider taking their dogs on trips, and 81.6% respond that they want to travel with their dogs even if travel expenses are higher, maintaining a high level. Against this backdrop, the need for activities where owners can share experiences with their dogs, moving beyond mere "pet-friendly accommodation," has increased. However, during summer, activity times are restricted due to high temperatures and strong sunlight, necessitating the proposal of new travel styles that consider both dogs and owners. This plan addresses these challenges by combining early morning/evening activity design and proposals for comfortable daytime stays in guest rooms, while also aiming to create experiential value utilizing Shimoda's sea, a tourism resource, through collaboration with local businesses.

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[Details of the Luxury Resort Stay with Sea Kayaking & Dog Massage, Limited to One Room per Day]

[Half-day Sea Kayaking Experience in Southern Izu] - A leisurely kayak experience on the sea of Southern Izu. Paddle through the rich natural and beautiful sea feeling like a stroll. The charm of Southern Izu is that you can enjoy the Geopark from the sea. You can enjoy it with your family, friends, and dogs. - The sea kayaking venue is Kouchiura, Minamiizu Town, approximately 45 minutes by car from the hotel. - The sea kayaking experience fee includes kayak rental, school fees, guide fees, and insurance for owners. Please note that dogs are not covered by insurance.

[Spending Time in a Hammock] - While swaying in a hammock set up on the suite room terrace, owners can enjoy beers and drinks prepared in the in-room refrigerator, and dogs can enjoy syrup-free shaved ice, providing a cool and refreshing moment.

[Swedish Dog Massage] - Dog massage is a high-level dog massage developed based on animal massage used in Swedish animal therapy, incorporating techniques from Australia, an advanced country in animal physical therapy, under the guidance of a veterinary hospital director, emphasizing anatomy and dog-specific diseases. - The treatment is approximately 20 minutes, and the owner's accompaniment is mandatory. - Massage Therapist: Mikako Jinno

Image of Stay Schedule [Day 1] - 3:00 P.M. Check-in - 3:30 P.M. Relax with your dog in a hammock - 4:00 P.M. Dog massage at Two Tails’ café - 5:30 P.M. Walk on the beach in front of the hotel - 6:30 P.M. Dinner at Two Tails’ café

[Day 2]