Pet Cremation and Municipal Pickup in Iwate — Fees and How to Apply, 14 Cities
Last updated: August 8, 2026 (Re-checked against 792 official city pages nationwide)
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Pick your city below to see the fee, how to apply, and whether the ashes come back, with a link to that city's official page.
- We checked each of Iwate's 14 municipalities against its own official page (re-checked August 8, 2026)
- Municipal pickup is communal cremation or burial as a rule, and ashes are not returned
- If you want the ashes back, a private pet cremation service is the option
Besides a private cremation company, asking your municipality to take the body is another option when a pet dies. Below, we've summarized what each city in Iwate states on its official site. Neither option is objectively right — it's reasonable to choose based on whether getting the ashes back matters to you.
Pick your city
- Morioka (盛岡市)
- Miyako (宮古市)
- Ofunato (大船渡市)
- Hanamaki (花巻市)
- Kitakami (北上市)
- Kuji (久慈市)
- Tono (遠野市)
- Ichinoseki (一関市)
- Rikuzentakata (陸前高田市)
- Kamaishi (釜石市)
- Ninohe (二戸市)
- Hachimantai (八幡平市)
- Oshu (奥州市)
- Takizawa (滝沢市)
Fees, ash return, and what to do — by city
Fees and conditions come from each city's official page. Phone numbers can change, so open the official page from each card's button and call the number listed there.
Morioka (盛岡市)
No pickup service · Drop-off available · Ashes not returned
- Pickup
- No (drop-off only)
- Drop-off
- Tonan area ¥2,100 / Tamayama area ¥1,000 (varies by area)
- Ash return
- No
- Keep the body cool and settle it somewhere stable (how to)
- Open the official page below and call the office
- For dogs, file a death notification within 30 days (how to)
What to say on the phone (in Japanese — read this to the office)
「飼っていたペットが亡くなりました。引き取りをお願いしたいのですが、受付時間と持ち物を教えてください」
English: My pet has died. I'd like to ask you to take the body, and I'd like to ask about reception hours and what to bring.
Open Morioka (盛岡市)'s official pagecity.morioka.iwate.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)
Miyako (宮古市)
Not stated on the official page — call the office to confirm
- Pickup
- Not stated on the official site
- Drop-off
- Not stated on the official site
- Ash return
- Not stated on the official site
- Keep the body cool and settle it somewhere stable (how to)
- Open the official page below and call the office
- For dogs, file a death notification within 30 days (how to)
What to say on the phone (in Japanese — read this to the office)
「飼っていたペットが亡くなりました。引き取りをお願いできるかどうか、料金、遺骨が戻るかどうかを教えてください」
English: My pet has died. I'd like to ask about whether you can take the body, the fee, whether the ashes are returned.
Open Miyako (宮古市)'s official pagecity.miyako.iwate.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)
Ofunato (大船渡市)
Pickup: call to confirm · Drop-off available · Ash return available on request
- Pickup
- Not stated on the official site
- Drop-off
- ¥6,000 (resident) / ¥14,000 (non-resident) — Ofunato Saien animal cremation furnace (crematorium usage fee)
- Ash return
- Available (official text states to bring a container for the ashes and chopsticks for ash collection, indicating ash collection is supported)
- Keep the body cool and settle it somewhere stable (how to)
- Open the official page below and call the office
- For dogs, file a death notification within 30 days (how to)
What to say on the phone (in Japanese — read this to the office)
「飼っていたペットが亡くなりました。引き取りをお願いしたいのですが、受付時間と持ち物を教えてください」
English: My pet has died. I'd like to ask you to take the body, and I'd like to ask about reception hours and what to bring.
Open Ofunato (大船渡市)'s official pagecity.ofunato.iwate.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)
Hanamaki (花巻市)
Pickup: call to confirm · Drop-off available · Ash return available on request
- Pickup
- Not stated on the official site
- Drop-off
- Two options. 1. Cremation (reservation required): book a date at Shimizu Saien (0197-66-2725), pay a ¥10,000 usage fee at the department counter; ashes can be collected. 2. Incineration (no reservation needed): bring to Iwate Chubu Clean Center (0197-72-8286) sealed in a plastic bag inside a cardboard box no larger than 60cm x 60cm x 80cm; fee ¥1,200; ashes cannot be collected
- Ash return
- Ashes can be returned if cremation (Shimizu Saien, ¥10,000) is chosen. Ashes cannot be returned with incineration (Iwate Chubu Clean Center, ¥1,200).
- Keep the body cool and settle it somewhere stable (how to)
- Open the official page below and call the office
- For dogs, file a death notification within 30 days (how to)
What to say on the phone (in Japanese — read this to the office)
「飼っていたペットが亡くなりました。引き取りをお願いしたいのですが、受付時間と持ち物を教えてください」
English: My pet has died. I'd like to ask you to take the body, and I'd like to ask about reception hours and what to bring.
Open Hanamaki (花巻市)'s official pagecity.hanamaki.iwate.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)
Kitakami (北上市)
Pickup: call to confirm · Drop-off available · Ash return: call to confirm
- Pickup
- Not stated on the official site
- Drop-off
- Two routes for handling cremation of dogs and cats. 1. Cremation at Shimizu Saien (reservation required; pay the fee at the Citizens Affairs Division): ¥10,000. 2. Incineration at Chubu Clean Center (place the remains in a plastic bag, then a cardboard box, and bring directly): ¥1,200.
- Ash return
- Not stated on the official site
- Keep the body cool and settle it somewhere stable (how to)
- Open the official page below and call the office
- For dogs, file a death notification within 30 days (how to)
What to say on the phone (in Japanese — read this to the office)
「飼っていたペットが亡くなりました。引き取りをお願いしたいのですが、受付時間と持ち物、遺骨が戻るかどうかを教えてください」
English: My pet has died. I'd like to ask you to take the body, and I'd like to ask about reception hours and what to bring, whether the ashes are returned.
Open Kitakami (北上市)'s official pagecity.kitakami.iwate.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)
Kuji (久慈市)
Not stated on the official page — call the office to confirm
- Pickup
- Not stated on the official site
- Drop-off
- Not stated on the official site
- Ash return
- Not stated on the official site
- Keep the body cool and settle it somewhere stable (how to)
- Open the official page below and call the office
- For dogs, file a death notification within 30 days (how to)
What to say on the phone (in Japanese — read this to the office)
「飼っていたペットが亡くなりました。引き取りをお願いできるかどうか、料金、遺骨が戻るかどうかを教えてください」
English: My pet has died. I'd like to ask about whether you can take the body, the fee, whether the ashes are returned.
Open Kuji (久慈市)'s official pagecity.kuji.lg.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)
Tono (遠野市)
Pickup: call to confirm · Drop-off available · Ash return available on request
- Pickup
- Not stated on the official site
- Drop-off
- Small-animal cremation (residents): with ash collection ¥15,000 / without ash collection ¥10,000 (non-residents: ¥30,000 / ¥20,000)
- Ash return
- Allowed (you can choose with or without ash collection; fees differ)
- Keep the body cool and settle it somewhere stable (how to)
- Open the official page below and call the office
- For dogs, file a death notification within 30 days (how to)
What to say on the phone (in Japanese — read this to the office)
「飼っていたペットが亡くなりました。引き取りをお願いしたいのですが、受付時間と持ち物を教えてください」
English: My pet has died. I'd like to ask you to take the body, and I'd like to ask about reception hours and what to bring.
Open Tono (遠野市)'s official pagecity.tono.iwate.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)
Ichinoseki (一関市)
Pickup: call to confirm · Drop-off available · Ash return: call to confirm
- Pickup
- Not stated on the official site
- Drop-off
- Animal furnace usage fee (per small animal): ¥5,000 within the association area / ¥10,000 outside (cremation accepted, drop-off, at Tsuriyama Saien and Senmaya Saien)
- Ash return
- Not stated on the official site
- Keep the body cool and settle it somewhere stable (how to)
- Open the official page below and call the office
- For dogs, file a death notification within 30 days (how to)
What to say on the phone (in Japanese — read this to the office)
「飼っていたペットが亡くなりました。引き取りをお願いしたいのですが、受付時間と持ち物、遺骨が戻るかどうかを教えてください」
English: My pet has died. I'd like to ask you to take the body, and I'd like to ask about reception hours and what to bring, whether the ashes are returned.
Open Ichinoseki (一関市)'s official pagecity.ichinoseki.iwate.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)
Rikuzentakata (陸前高田市)
Pickup: call to confirm · Drop-off available · Ash return: call to confirm
- Pickup
- Not stated on the official site
- Drop-off
- Animal furnace usage fee ¥5,000 (per small animal such as a dog or cat)
- Ash return
- Not stated on the official site
- Keep the body cool and settle it somewhere stable (how to)
- Open the official page below and call the office
- For dogs, file a death notification within 30 days (how to)
What to say on the phone (in Japanese — read this to the office)
「飼っていたペットが亡くなりました。引き取りをお願いしたいのですが、受付時間と持ち物、遺骨が戻るかどうかを教えてください」
English: My pet has died. I'd like to ask you to take the body, and I'd like to ask about reception hours and what to bring, whether the ashes are returned.
Open Rikuzentakata (陸前高田市)'s official pagecity.rikuzentakata.iwate.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)
Kamaishi (釜石市)
Not stated on the official page — call the office to confirm
- Pickup
- Not stated on the official site
- Drop-off
- Not stated on the official site
- Ash return
- Not stated on the official site
- Keep the body cool and settle it somewhere stable (how to)
- Open the official page below and call the office
- For dogs, file a death notification within 30 days (how to)
What to say on the phone (in Japanese — read this to the office)
「飼っていたペットが亡くなりました。引き取りをお願いできるかどうか、料金、遺骨が戻るかどうかを教えてください」
English: My pet has died. I'd like to ask about whether you can take the body, the fee, whether the ashes are returned.
Open Kamaishi (釜石市)'s official pagecity.kamaishi.iwate.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)
Ninohe (二戸市)
Pickup: call to confirm · Drop-off available · Ashes not returned
- Pickup
- Not stated on the official site
- Drop-off
- Crematorium usage fee (Saijo Ninohe): residents ¥5,000 / non-residents ¥25,000. Alternatively, drop off for incineration at the Ninohe District Clean Center (treated as general waste).
- Ash return
- Not allowed (states clearly that ashes are not returned whether by cremation or drop-off at the Clean Center)
- Keep the body cool and settle it somewhere stable (how to)
- Open the official page below and call the office
- For dogs, file a death notification within 30 days (how to)
What to say on the phone (in Japanese — read this to the office)
「飼っていたペットが亡くなりました。引き取りをお願いしたいのですが、受付時間と持ち物を教えてください」
English: My pet has died. I'd like to ask you to take the body, and I'd like to ask about reception hours and what to bring.
Open Ninohe (二戸市)'s official pagecity.ninohe.lg.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)
Hachimantai (八幡平市)
Not stated on the official page — call the office to confirm
- Pickup
- Not stated on the official site
- Drop-off
- Not stated on the official site
- Ash return
- Not stated on the official site
- Keep the body cool and settle it somewhere stable (how to)
- Open the official page below and call the office
- For dogs, file a death notification within 30 days (how to)
What to say on the phone (in Japanese — read this to the office)
「飼っていたペットが亡くなりました。引き取りをお願いできるかどうか、料金、遺骨が戻るかどうかを教えてください」
English: My pet has died. I'd like to ask about whether you can take the body, the fee, whether the ashes are returned.
Open Hachimantai (八幡平市)'s official pagecity.hachimantai.lg.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)
Oshu (奥州市)
Pickup: call to confirm · Drop-off available · Ash return available on request
- Pickup
- Not stated on the official site
- Drop-off
- ¥500 (direct drop-off at Tanko District Sanitation Center; processing fee)
- Ash return
- Available (ashes can be taken home on request; an urn box can also be purchased at the funeral hall)
- Keep the body cool and settle it somewhere stable (how to)
- Open the official page below and call the office
- For dogs, file a death notification within 30 days (how to)
What to say on the phone (in Japanese — read this to the office)
「飼っていたペットが亡くなりました。引き取りをお願いしたいのですが、受付時間と持ち物を教えてください」
English: My pet has died. I'd like to ask you to take the body, and I'd like to ask about reception hours and what to bring.
Open Oshu (奥州市)'s official pagecity.oshu.iwate.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)
Takizawa (滝沢市)
Not stated on the official page — call the office to confirm
- Pickup
- Not stated on the official site
- Drop-off
- Not stated on the official site (states that for large animals, confirm in advance with the Takizawa-Shizukuishi Environmental Association and bring directly, or request a waste disposal company (paid); no specific amount stated)
- Ash return
- Not stated on the official site
- Keep the body cool and settle it somewhere stable (how to)
- Open the official page below and call the office
- For dogs, file a death notification within 30 days (how to)
What to say on the phone (in Japanese — read this to the office)
「飼っていたペットが亡くなりました。引き取りをお願いできるかどうか、料金、遺骨が戻るかどうかを教えてください」
English: My pet has died. I'd like to ask about whether you can take the body, the fee, whether the ashes are returned.
Open Takizawa (滝沢市)'s official pagecity.takizawa.iwate.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)
Fees and conditions can change. Always confirm the latest details on the official page and with the office before you apply. 5 of these municipalities don't publish a fee on their official page, so you'll need to call to ask.
If you want to keep the ashes, or the municipal option doesn't work for you
Municipal pickup is communal cremation or burial as a rule, and most don't return the ashes. You also can't be present. If you want to keep the ashes, or be there until the end, a private pet cremation service is the option.
The difference between communal, individual (unattended), and witnessed individual cremation is covered on ourTypes of cremation page; typical costs are on our Cremation costspage; and what to check when picking a company is on our Choosing a provider page. Whichever company you choose, confirm a total price with no surprise extras before you book. If you're not sure where to start, a nationwide referral service that gathers quotes from multiple providers is one way in.
Request a quote through Pet Sōgi 110-ban
Pet Kasou Happiness (ペット火葬ハピネス) is another mobile cremation option available nationwide. Its published rate is a starting price (¥5,500+), so confirm the full total here too before booking.
If you live in a town or village not listed here
The list above covers Iwate's cities. Towns and villages have their own separate fees and programs, so call your local town or village office (often the environment or sanitation division) to ask. There are only three things you need to ask:
- The fee for pickup and for drop-off, separately
- Whether ashes are returned (most municipalities use communal cremation or burial, with no ash return)
- Any weight or size limit (some cap it at, for example, under 25kg)
If your local office can't help, a private service can be reached anywhere in Japan.
Get a cremation quote from a nationwide service
Nearby prefectures
If your pet passed away while visiting family, or you'd like to compare an option across a prefecture border, the other prefectures in the Hokkaido & Tohoku region are laid out the same way.
Comparing by price or ash return
- Estimate the cost for your pet
- Municipal pickup services nationwide (browse by prefecture)
- Top 30 cheapest municipalities
- Municipalities that return ashes
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to have Iwate cremate or pick up a pet?
Among the 9 municipalities where we could confirm a drop-off fee on the official page, the cheapest is Oshu (奥州市) at ¥500, and the highest is Tono (遠野市) at ¥10,000 (as of August 2026). Pickup (having them come collect it) usually costs extra in most cities, so check each city's card above for details.
Do municipalities in Iwate return the ashes?
In Iwate, the municipalities where we could confirm an ash-return option on the official page are Ofunato (大船渡市), Hanamaki (花巻市), Tono (遠野市), Oshu (奥州市). The rest use communal cremation or burial as a rule, and ashes are not returned. If you want to be certain of getting the ashes back, a private pet cremation service is the option.
Before I call the city office, what should I do first?
First, keep the body cool and settle it somewhere stable (especially urgent in summer). Then call your city or ward office. For dogs, you'll also need to file a death notification within 30 days. What to do on the day itself is covered on our "what to do right away" page.
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