Pet Cremation and Municipal Pickup in Oita — 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 Oita'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 Oita 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
- Oita (大分市)
- Beppu (別府市)
- Nakatsu (中津市)
- Usa (宇佐市)
- Hita (日田市)
- Saiki (佐伯市)
- Usuki (臼杵市)
- Tsukumi (津久見市)
- Takeda (竹田市)
- Bungotakada (豊後高田市)
- Kitsuki (杵築市)
- Bungoono (豊後大野市)
- Yufu (由布市)
- Kunisaki (国東市)
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.
Oita (大分市)
They can come collect it · Drop-off: call to confirm · Ash return: call to confirm
- Pickup
- ¥1,040 (free for animals of unknown ownership)
- Drop-off
- Allowed (can be brought directly to Fukumune Incineration Plant or Sano Cleaning Center. Fee not 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 Oita (大分市)'s official pagecity.oita.oita.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)
Beppu (別府市)
They can come collect it · Drop-off: call to confirm · Ash return: call to confirm
- Pickup
- ¥880 per animal (tax included). Contact the Living Environment Division's Cleaning Office and they will come collect it and bring it to Fujigaya Cleaning Center. Free for stray cats and similar.
- Drop-off
- Not stated on the official site (only mentions requesting pickup; no guidance for direct drop-off)
- Ash return
- Not stated on the official site (no mention of cremation or ash return; processed at a garbage disposal facility)
- 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 Beppu (別府市)'s official pagecity.beppu.oita.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)
Nakatsu (中津市)
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 Nakatsu (中津市)'s official pagecity-nakatsu.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)
Usa (宇佐市)
Pickup: call to confirm · Drop-off available · Ashes not returned
- Pickup
- If it fits in a designated garbage bag, it can be put out at the collection point as "burnable garbage" (wrap in newspaper, etc. and label it as a dog, cat, etc.). No mention of individual pickup
- Drop-off
- Paid (drop-off directly at the Usa-Takada-Kunisaki Wide-Area Administrative Union Clean Center allowed; amount not stated)
- Ash return
- Not allowed (explicitly stated that ashes cannot be returned)
- 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 Usa (宇佐市)'s official pagecity.usa.oita.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)
Hita (日田市)
Pickup: call to confirm · Drop-off available · Ashes not returned
- Pickup
- Carcasses of unowned animals found on city roads are collected only on city roads (not on private land). Collection of owned pets is not generally provided
- Drop-off
- ¥1,980 (can be cremated at the Cleaning Center)
- Ash return
- Not allowed (explicitly stated that bone remains cannot be returned after cremation)
- 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 Hita (日田市)'s official pagecity.hita.oita.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)
Saiki (佐伯市)
They can come collect it · Drop-off: call to confirm · Ash return: call to confirm
- Pickup
- ¥1,100 (per animal; pickup fee when the occupant/owner is unable to handle disposal themselves)
- 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 Saiki (佐伯市)'s official pagecity.saiki.oita.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)
Usuki (臼杵市)
They can come collect it · Drop-off: call to confirm · Ash return: call to confirm
- Pickup
- Free pickup for ownerless remains found on public roads, etc. (contact the Construction Division or Environment Division). On private land, the landowner handles disposal (a paid pickup request to the operator [Naganori Shokai] is also possible)
- Drop-off
- Direct drop-off allowed at Usuki City Cleaning Center (for remains on private land; amount not stated). It can also be put in a designated burnable-waste bag and left at the collection point.
- Ash return
- No program (the city does not cremate owned pets; directs owners to consult a private pet funeral company)
- 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 Usuki (臼杵市)'s official pagecity.usuki.oita.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)
Tsukumi (津久見市)
Fee not verified — call the office to confirm
- Pickup
- Not verified
- Drop-off
- Not verified
- Ash return
- Not verified
- 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 Tsukumi (津久見市)'s official pagecity.tsukumi.oita.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)
Takeda (竹田市)
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 Takeda (竹田市)'s official pagecity.taketa.oita.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)
Bungotakada (豊後高田市)
Fee not verified — call the office to confirm
- Pickup
- Not verified
- Drop-off
- Not stated on the official site (the city incineration plant stopped accepting items at the end of November 2025 [Reiwa 7] and transferred operations to the wide-area Clean Center; the current handling of animal remains is not stated on the city site)
- Ash return
- Not verified
- 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 Bungotakada (豊後高田市)'s official pagecity.bungotakada.oita.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)
Kitsuki (杵築市)
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 Kitsuki (杵築市)'s official pagecity.kitsuki.lg.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)
Bungoono (豊後大野市)
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 Bungoono (豊後大野市)'s official pagebungo-ohno.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)
Yufu (由布市)
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 Yufu (由布市)'s official pagecity.yufu.oita.jp (in Japanese, checked July–August 2026)
Kunisaki (国東市)
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 Kunisaki (国東市)'s official pagecity.kunisaki.oita.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. 8 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 Oita'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 Kyushu & Okinawa 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 Oita cremate or pick up a pet?
The only drop-off fee we could confirm on an official page is Hita (日田市) at ¥1,980 (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 Oita return the ashes?
Among the 14 municipalities in Oita, none had a confirmed ash-return option on their official page (as of August 2026). Municipal pickup is communal cremation or burial as a rule. If you want 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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