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A Luxury Inn Prioritizing Dogs Has Opened, with Reservations Booked up to 10 Times in advance... but Hakone, a "Holy Land for Dog Travelers," Doesn't Aim for "Unlimited Pet-Friendly" Accommodations.
In Hakone, a town renowned for its mountains and hot springs, a new tourist style, "traveling with dogs," is rapidly gaining popularity. How serious is Hakone about navigating the challenges of local economy, harmony with nature, and reforming its tourism infrastructure? We explore the present and future of Hakone-style pet tourism.
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In Hakone, a town renowned for its mountains and hot springs, a new tourist style, "traveling with dogs," is rapidly gaining popularity. How serious is Hakone about navigating the challenges of local economy, harmony with nature, and reforming its tourism infrastructure? We explore the present and future of Hakone-style pet tourism.