Pet Haku 2026 Osaka — Dates, Tickets & Pet Entry Rules

Quick answer

Pet Haku (Pet博) 2026 Osaka runs for three days, September 21-23, 2026 (Mon-Wed, all non-working holidays — Sep 21 is Respect for the Aged Day, Sep 22 is a bridge "Citizens' Holiday," and Sep 23 is Autumnal Equinox Day), 10:00 AM-5:00 PM daily, at Intex Osaka (Halls 1-2). Advance tickets are ¥1,300 for adults (junior high school and up) and ¥700 for children (age 4 through elementary school); on the day, prices rise to ¥1,500 (adult) and ¥800 (child), and kids age 3 and under get in free. Yes — you can bring your own dog or cat, but there's a specific set of rules (manner wear, vaccination, leash length, and a dedicated gate) covered below. (Details collated from the official Pet Haku Osaka page as of July 2026 — always confirm on the official site before you go, especially once advance sales open.)

Dates, hours & venue

• Dates: September 21 (Mon, national holiday) – 23 (Wed, national holiday), 2026
• Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, all three days
• Venue: Intex Osaka, Halls 1-2, 1-5-102 Nanko-kita, Suminoe-ku, Osaka 559-0034
• Access: Osaka Metro Chuo Line or the New Tram (Nanko Port Town Line) to Cosmosquare or Nakafuto Station, then a short walk to the venue

Ticket prices — advance vs door

A few notes:

• Buying advance saves ¥200 per adult ticket and ¥100 per child ticket compared with paying at the door.
• According to the official page, advance tickets go on sale from late July 2026 — as of this writing (July 2026) the exact sale-start date and outlets haven't been published yet, so check the official ticket page closer to the date.
• Pet Haku is one of Japan's largest all-round pet events, so late morning through early afternoon tends to be the busiest window — arriving right at 10:00 AM opening, or later in the afternoon, is generally calmer.

Can you bring your own pet? Yes — here's how it works

Pet Haku is built around pet owners, so bringing your own dog or cat is welcomed and expected — but the organizers ask everyone to follow a specific set of rules to keep the event safe and comfortable for all animals and visitors:

• Manner wear required: every accompanying pet must wear manner wear (diapers/manner belts). If you use the venue's pet toilet, bring your own pet sheets.
• Vaccinations mandatory: pets must be up to date on all standard vaccinations. Dogs older than 91 days must have a rabies vaccination.
• No aggressive animals: any dog, cat, or other animal that shows aggression toward people or other animals is not permitted inside.
• Short leashes only: leashes must be kept short — long or retractable leads aren't allowed, since they're a hazard in a crowded hall.
• Be ready to carry your pet: if the venue gets crowded, staff may ask you to carry your pet rather than let it walk on the floor.
• Enter through the West Gate: all pet-accompanied visitors — regardless of the pet's size — are asked to enter Intex Osaka through the West Gate, not the main entrance.
• Parking: if you're driving with a pet, don't leave it in the car at the rooftop parking lot — use Temporary Parking Lot 1 or 2, or the nearby Times Nakafuto car park, instead.

The official page doesn't list a separate admission fee for pets — bringing your own dog or cat appears to be included with your own ticket, but it's worth double-checking at the gate since policies can be updated.

Good to know before you go

• Personal photography is allowed inside the venue; if you post to social media, be mindful of other visitors' and pets' privacy.
• Some hands-on corners and workshops charge an additional fee on top of general admission.
• Because Pet Haku Osaka draws pet owners from across Kansai, expect a full house especially around midday — going early or aiming for the last couple of hours can mean shorter waits at popular booths.

Whether you're coming to shop for pet gear, learn from exhibitors, or just spend a day surrounded by animals, Pet Haku 2026 Osaka is worth planning around — grab your advance ticket once sales open in late July 2026, and read the pet rules above before deciding whether to bring your own companion.