Tokyo

Large fenced dog run of around 3,600 m² in the heart of Yoyogi Park near Harajuku, split by dog size. Off-leash inside, but prior registration at the park office with the original rabies certificate is required.

Spacious dog run inside the 1964 Olympic legacy park in Setagaya, with separate zones for dogs up to 5 kg, 5 to 12 kg and larger. Free for registered users, with wide leashed-walking loops around it.

Bronze statue of the loyal Akita who waited years for his owner, outside Shibuya Station. Open public space, leashed dogs welcome; avoid the rush-hour crush at the nearby scramble crossing.

Man-made beach and long waterfront promenade on Odaiba island, with Rainbow Bridge and skyline views. Leashed dogs welcome on the sand and boardwalk; swimming in the bay is not allowed.

Seaside park on Tokyo Bay near Haneda, combining a sandy beach, a fenced dog run and barbecue areas. Planes pass low overhead; rinse salty paws afterward, as the bay is not for a dog swim.

The historic Asakusa district and the approach to Sensoji Temple, with Nakamise street and its lanes. Leashed dogs are allowed on the outer public streets; the temple's inner sacred precinct does not admit dogs.