Yatsugatake and Kiyosato] 4 Sightseeing Spots You Can Visit with Your Pet. Staff/staff members recommend dog-friendly spots.

Yamanashi Prefecture, with its beautiful mountain scenery, including Mt. Fuji and the Southern Alps, is a pleasant place to travel with pets.
Especially around Yatsugatake, there are many pet-friendly restaurants and dog runs scattered throughout the area.
Here are some recommended spots where you can enjoy traveling with your pet.

Fruit-themed park is very popular with pets

 Free dog run for small dogs (2 dog runs, one exclusively for small dogs and one for medium-sized dogs and under)
Free dog run for small dogs (2 dog runs, one exclusively for small dogs and one for medium-sized dogs and under)

This fruit-themed park is symbolized by a hemispherical glass dome. The site also has a Restaurant, Hot Springs, and Athletic Property, making it a popular destination for families. Pets are allowed outdoors as long as they are on a leash. Take a walk with your dog in the fun atmosphere of the park, lined with glass domes and road trains.
There are two dog runs, one for small dogs and the other for medium-sized dogs or smaller (depending on the breed), which can be used free of charge during business hours if registered with the Wan!pass app. The hurdles and other obstacles, as well as water fountains for dogs, are also available for use free of charge during business hours.

Visit a Restaurant with a Great View that Offers a Full Pet Menu

 Dinner with a beautiful night view of the Kofu Basin is exceptional
Dinner with a beautiful night view of the Kofu Basin is exceptional

The park's "Gaia Restaurant" is popular for its cuisine using local ingredients such as Koshu wine beef. There are also terrace seats that can be used with your dog, and special pet menus such as the "Special Dog Plate" with Shingen chicken and bone-shaped cookies, and "Special Handmade Jerky" are also available. Fuji during the day and the night view of the Kofu Basin at night.
Pets are also welcome on the outdoor terrace of Fruit Cafe Yachinka Plus, where you can enjoy parfaits made with seasonal fruits.

Yamanashi Fuefukigawa Fruit Park
  •  Address 1488 Esobara, Yamanashi City, Yamanashi Prefecture MAP
  • Direction 5 min. drive from JR Yamanashi City Station, 30 min. drive from Chuo Expressway "Ichinomiya-Misaka" or "Katsunuma" Interchange.
  •  Direction Take a bus from JR Yamanashi City Station, get off at "Fruit Park" and walk for a short time.
  • Business Hours Dog run" April-September 9:00-19:00, October-March 9:00-18:00
    Stardust Restaurant Gaia" 11:00-22:00 (last entry at 21:00, L.O.21:30)
    Fruit Cafe Hachinko Plus" 10:30-16:00 *Depends on the Property
  •  Closed Open all year round *Depends on Property
  •  Admission fee Entrance fee: Free, Road train: Adults 400 yen one-way, Children 200 yen one-way
  •  TEL 0553-23-4101 (9:00-17:00)
    Gaia Restaurant 0553-39-8379
  •  Parking Free of charge

Take a walk with your dog in a peaceful farm-like atmosphere

 A walking trail stretches by the area with animals
A walking trail stretches by the area with animals

Fuji and the Yatsugatake mountains in the background, you can see goats, sheep, cows, ponies, and other animals grazing in the vast pastureland. Pets are not allowed in the animal areas, but visitors are welcome to walk on the boardwalks that wrap around the grounds as long as they are on a leash. Horses and goats sometimes come close to the boardwalk, so enjoy the peaceful ranch-like atmosphere. Pets are also allowed in the rest area with azumaya. We recommend having a picnic here while enjoying the magnificent view.

Yamanashi Makiba Park
  •  Address 8240-1 Nishiide, Oizumi-cho, Hokuto City, Yamanashi MAP
  • Direction 10 min. by car from JR Kai Oizumi Station or JR Kiyosato Station, 20 min. from the Nagasaka Interchange on the Chuo Expressway.
  •  Direction Take a bus from JR Kiyosato Station and get off at Makiba Koen (Makiba Park).
  • Business Hours April 20-November 10 9:00-17:00
  •  Closed Mondays (open if Monday is a national holiday, closed the following day) *Closed November 11-April 19
  •  Admission Fee Free of charge
  •  TEL 0551-38-0220
  •  Parking Free of charge

Enjoy the nature of Kiyosato by taking your dog for a walk along the forest boardwalk

 The terrace of the Seisenryo Farm Shop, where you can bring your pet
The terrace of the Seisenryo Farm Shop, where you can bring your pet

This sightseeing Property boasts a history of more than 80 years. The vast grounds include a church, hotel, store, restaurant , ranch, museum, and other various Properties, as well as a walking trail through the forest and meadows. Take your dog for a walk on a leash and enjoy nature together, looking for nuts and pine cones and listening to the sounds of wild birds. The forest also has a solemn atmosphere with an open-air place of worship with an altar and wooden chairs with a white cross standing on it. You can feel the history of Seisen-Ryo, which was originally established as a Property for Christians.
Pets are also allowed on the terrace of the Seisen-Ryo Farm Shop Café Restaurant. Visitors can enjoy doria made with organic Jersey milk and Jersey butter, curry with more than 10 kinds of vegetables, and sweets including rich soft-serve ice cream.

Seisen-Ryo
  • Address 3545 Kiyosato, Takane-cho, Hokuto City, Yamanashi MAP
  •  Direction 5 min. drive from JR Kiyosato Station
  •  Hours of Operation 10:00-16:00
    Lunch 11:00-15:00L.O.
    Pancakes and drinks 10:00-15:30 *Subject to change during summer. Closed during winter
  •  Closed No holidays
  •  TEL 0551-48-2111
  •  Parking Free of charge
  • memoFor details of Experience programs, see the official website. Reservations required for some programs.

A vast natural garden dotted with cafes and stores

 The plaza surrounded by green trees is popular among dog lovers.
The plaza surrounded by green trees is popular among dog lovers.

This sightseeing spot features a natural garden filled with colorful flowers, restaurants, cafes, a museum, stores, and about 25 other Properties. The park's lush green surroundings are perfect for spending time with pets. There are many spots that may be of interest to dogs, such as paths with stone walls and open spaces with wood chips. Dogs are required to wear leashes in the park, and there are dog parking areas where you can tie up your dog's leash in each area. Many of the properties are dog-friendly and are popular for visitors to spend time with their dogs.

Enjoy meals and tea with your dog

 The terrace at ROCK. Dogs feel safe when accompanied by their owners.
The terrace at ROCK. Dogs feel safe when accompanied by their owners.

The park also features many restaurants and cafes where visitors can relax with their pets. The Carol Café, known for its homemade cakes, and the ROCK Restaurant, famous for its beef curry, also allow dogs on their terrace seats. At ROCK, visitors can taste freshly brewed craft beer from the brewery on the premises. Ellen, which sells interior and fashion accessories, also has a full lineup of pet-friendly items. Original leashes and harnesses using European ribbons can be made to order, and are a great way to remember your trip with your dog.

Moegi Village
  • Address 3545 Kiyosato, Takane-cho, Hokuto City, Yamanashi MAP
  •  Direction 8 min. walk from JR Kiyosato Station, 15 min. from Nagasaka Interchange on Chuo Expressway.
  •   Direction Take a bus from JR Kiyosato Station, get off at "Moegi no Mura, Music Box Museum" and walk for a short time.
  •  Hours of Operation Varies according to Property.
  •  Regular holidays Open all year round *Depends on Property
  •  TEL 0551-48-3522
  •  Parking Free of charge
The information in this article is current as of the date of the update. Please check before visiting as they are subject to change.