From a non-designated region (for example the USA, South Korea or France). D-days count back from your arrival day in Japan. D-210 is the shortest path the official intervals allow (30 days between vaccines + 180-day wait): start earlier.
D-210 or earlier
1. ISO microchip
ISO 11784/11785 chip (15 digits), implanted before the first rabies vaccine.
D-210 or earlier
2. 1st rabies vaccine
After the microchip (same day is fine), at 91 days old or more. Inactivated or recombinant vaccine.
30+ days later
3. 2nd rabies vaccine
At least 30 days after the 1st, within its effective period.
D-180 or earlier
4. Blood test, approved lab
Drawn after the 2nd vaccine (same day is fine) at a designated laboratory; titre ≥ 0.5 IU/ml; valid 2 years.
180 days
5. 180-day wait
Arrive at least 180 days after the blood sample (sample day = day 0).
D-40 or earlier
6. Notify AQS
Advance notification to AQS at your arrival airport, at least 40 days before arrival (NACCS online, or e-mail).
≤ 10 days before boarding
7. Vet check before departure
Clinical inspection by a vet: no signs of rabies (dogs: also leptospirosis).
Before departure
8. Official certificate
Certificate (e.g. Form AC) endorsed by the exporting country’s government authority. Original required.
D0 · arrival
9. Import inspection
Bring your pet in its crate or carrier to AQS on arrival in Japan.
If something is missing or wrong
Pets that do not meet the requirements, or arrive with certificate errors, are detained at an AQS facility for up to 180 days or shipped back. A wait shorter than 180 days means detention to make up the shortfall. AQS suggests sending copies of your certificates in advance for a check.
Source: Animal Quarantine Service (MAFF), “Import dogs and cats into Japan from non-designated regions”, steps 1–8, read 7 November 2026 (KST). Rules can change; confirm each step with AQS. Airline and lab steps: verify with the provider.
KIX · Pet map
Pet map
Illustrated top view, not to scale — check official airport signage
1 Before security2 After security? Dashed pin: verify on site Security line
1T1 · South Arrivals Area — 3 toilets usable with assistance dogs (Arrivals (restricted)) ? Bring pee pads · public or restricted side: verify on site · source ↗
2T1 · North Arrivals Area — 4 toilets usable with assistance dogs (Arrivals (restricted)) ? Bring pee pads · public or restricted side: verify on site · source ↗
3T1 · 3F · Kankuu Pet Hotel Promenade — Pet hotel before security · open 24 h, 365 days (Before security) Tel +81 72-456-8755 (09:00–16:00) · source ↗
4CIQ Building · Animal quarantine (AQS) — From the 1F international arrival lobby: Exit H, 7–10 min walk; front desk 1F → 2F (Before security) Tel +81 72-455-1956 · 08:30–17:00 · source ↗
5T1 after security — No pet relief area listed (After security) ? Verify on site / ask airport staff · source ↗
6Arrivals · before Customs — Bring your pet in its crate to AQS for import inspection (Arrivals (restricted)) ? Exact counter: verify on site · source ↗
7Terminal 2 (Peach) — No pet facility listed by the airport (Access / rule) ? Verify on site / ask airport staff · source ↗
Kansai airport rules prohibit pets in the passenger terminal building except guide or service dogs; keep pets in a cage at all times. Airport rule ↗
The CIQ Building and Terminal 2 are placed schematically; floors are drawn as stacked bands for reading only.
Original PetPolicyCheck illustration drawn from the official written sources linked above, read 7 November 2026 (KST). Not traced or copied from any airport map; shapes and positions are schematic.
Pet relief areas
Before security
T1 · 3F · Kankuu Pet Hotel Promenade
Pet hotel before security · open 24 h, 365 days. Tel +81 72-456-8755 (09:00–16:00).
CIQ Building · Animal quarantine (AQS)
From the 1F international arrival lobby: Exit H, 7–10 min walk; front desk 1F → 2F. Tel +81 72-455-1956 · 08:30–17:00.
After security
T1 after security
No pet relief area listed. Verify on site / ask airport staff.
No local 24/7 emergency vet could be confirmed from an official or reliable source. Verify with the provider before you travel; at the airport, ask airport staff.
Pet-friendly stays
Kankuu Pet Hotel Promenade (official airport listing): Terminal 1, 3F, before security, open 24 h; tel +81 72-456-8755 (09:00–16:00).
We do not yet have a city-specific pet-friendly hotel listing for this airport in our guides. Confirm any pet policy directly with the hotel.
Search results are not checked by PetPolicyCheck. Verify with the provider.
Arriving in Japan with a pet
Dogs and cats must be inspected by the Animal Quarantine Service (AQS) on arrival, and AQS must be notified at your arrival airport at least 40 days ahead. Read the full steps in our guide before you book.
