[Yatsugatake/Kiyosato] 4 Sightseeing Spots You Can Visit with Pets. Staff-Recommended Dog-Friendly Attractions

Yamanashi Prefecture, with its expansive views of beautiful mountains like Mt. Fuji and the Southern Alps, is a pleasant place to travel with your pet.
The Yatsugatake area in particular is dotted with pet-friendly restaurants and dog runs.
Here are some recommended spots where you can enjoy traveling with your pet.

A fruit-themed park that is also very popular with pet owners

Free-to-use dog runs for small dogs (two areas: one exclusively for small dogs, and one for medium-sized dogs and smaller)
Free-to-use dog runs for small dogs (two areas: one exclusively for small dogs, and one for medium-sized dogs and smaller)

A fruit-themed park symbolized by its hemispherical glass domes. The grounds include restaurants, hot springs, and athletic facilities, making it popular with families. Pets are allowed in outdoor areas as long as they are on a leash. Take a walk with your dog through the park, which has a fun atmosphere with rows of glass domes and a road train.
There are also two dog runs (one for small dogs and one for medium-sized dogs and under, categorized by breed), which can be used for free during business hours by registering via the Wan!pass app. It is also a nice touch that there are obstacles like hurdles and water fountains for dogs.

Head to a restaurant with a superb view and a full pet menu

Dinner while overlooking the beautiful night view of the Kofu Basin is exceptional
Dinner while overlooking the beautiful night view of the Kofu Basin is exceptional

The "Tenbo/Hoshikuzu Restaurant Gaia" located in the park is popular for its dishes using local ingredients such as Koshu Wine Beef. There are terrace seats where you can dine with your dog, and they also offer special pet menus such as a "Special Wan Plate" featuring Shingen chicken and bone-shaped cookies, as well as "Special Handmade Jerky". You can enjoy the magnificent view of Mt. Fuji during the day and the night view of the Kofu Basin at night.
In addition, the outdoor terrace of "Fruit Cafe Hachinka Plus," where you can enjoy parfaits made with seasonal fruits, is also pet-friendly.

Yamanashi Fuefukigawa Fruit Park
  • Address1488 Ezohara, Yamanashi City, Yamanashi Prefecture MAP
  • AccessApprox. 5 minutes by car from JR Yamanashishi Station, or approx. 30 minutes by car from the Ichinomiya-Misaka IC or Katsunuma IC on the Chuo Expressway.
  • Bus accessTake a bus from JR Yamanashishi Station and get off at "Fruit Park," then it is a short walk.
  • Business hours"Dog Run": April–September 9:00–19:00, October–March 9:00–18:00
    "Tenbo/Hoshikuzu Restaurant Gaia": 11:00–22:00 (Last entry 21:00, L.O. 21:30)
    "Fruit Cafe Hachinka Plus": 10:30–16:00 *Hours vary by other facilities.
  • ClosedOpen every day *Varies by facility.
  • Admission FeeAdmission free, Road Train: Adults 400 yen one way, Children 200 yen one way.
  • TEL0553-23-4101 (9:00–17:00)
    "Tenbo/Hoshikuzu Restaurant Gaia": 0553-39-8379
  • ParkingFree

Take a walk with your dog in the peaceful atmosphere of a ranch

A walking path extends near the area where the animals are kept
A walking path extends near the area where the animals are kept

With Mt. Fuji and the Yatsugatake Mountains in the background, vast pastures spread out where you can encounter goats, sheep, cows, and ponies grazing on the grass. While pets are not allowed in the areas where animals are kept, you can walk them on the promenade that circles the grounds as long as they are on a leash. Horses and goats may come up to the side of the promenade, so enjoy the idyllic atmosphere typical of a ranch. The rest area with a gazebo is also pet-friendly. It is also recommended to have a picnic here while taking in the magnificent scenery.

Yamanashi Prefectural Makiba Park
  • Address8240-1 Nishiide, Oizumi-cho, Hokuto-shi, Yamanashi Prefecture MAP
  • AccessApprox. 10 minutes by car from JR Kai-Oizumi Station or JR Kiyosato Station, approx. 20 minutes from the Nagasaka IC on the Chuo Expressway.
  • Bus accessTake the loop bus from JR Kiyosato Station and get off at "Makiba Park," then it is a short walk.
  • Business hoursApril 20–November 10, 9:00–17:00
  • ClosedMondays (open if a public holiday, closed the following day) *Closed from November 11 to April 19
  • Admission FeeFree
  • TEL0551-38-0220
  • ParkingFree

Enjoy the nature of Kiyosato by walking with your dog on the forest trails

The terrace of the "Seisenryo Farm Shop" where pets are allowed
The terrace of the pet-friendly Seisenryo Farm Shop

A tourist facility boasting over 80 years of history. The vast grounds include a church, a hotel, and a variety of facilities such as shops, restaurants, a ranch, and a museum, with promenades stretching through forests and pastures. Take your dog for a walk on a leash and enjoy nature together while looking for nuts and pinecones or listening to the songs of wild birds. In the forest, there is also an outdoor chapel site with an altar featuring a white cross and rows of wooden chairs, creating a solemn atmosphere. You can feel the history of Seisenryo, which was originally established as a facility for Christians.
In addition, the terrace seats at the cafe restaurant "Seisenryo Farm Shop" are pet-friendly. You can enjoy dishes such as doria made with organic Jersey milk and Jersey butter, curry containing over 10 types of vegetables, and sweets including rich soft-serve ice cream.

Seisenryo
  • Address3545 Kiyosato, Takane-cho, Hokuto-shi, Yamanashi Prefecture MAP
  • AccessApprox. 5 minutes by car from JR Kiyosato Station
  • Business hours10:00–16:00
    Lunch 11:00–15:00 L.O.
    Pancakes/Drinks 10:00–15:30 *Hours may change during summer. Closed in winter.
  • ClosedOpen every day
  • TEL0551-48-2111
  • ParkingFree
  • NotesPlease refer to the official website for details on experience programs; reservations required for some programs.

A vast natural garden dotted with cafes and shops

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

A tourist spot that brings together about 25 facilities, including a natural garden where colorful flowers bloom in profusion, restaurants, cafes, museums, and shops. The lush green park is perfect for spending time with your pet. There are spots scattered throughout that are sure to pique your dog's interest, such as paths with stone walls and plazas covered in wood chips. The rule in the park is to keep your dog on a leash, and there are dog parking areas where you can tether your leash in each section. Many of the facilities allow dogs inside, and it is well-regarded as a place where you can spend a relaxing time with your beloved pet.

Enjoy meals and tea with your beloved dog

The terrace seating at "ROCK." Your dog can feel at ease with their owner
Terrace seating at "ROCK". Your dog can feel at ease with their owner

Another feature of the park is the many restaurants and cafes where you can relax with your pet. At the cafe "Carol," known for its handmade cakes, and the restaurant "ROCK," famous for its beef curry, you can bring your dog to the terrace seating. At "ROCK," you can enjoy freshly brewed craft beer from the attached brewery. Also, "Ellen," which handles interior and fashion accessories, has a wide selection of pet items. You can order custom-made original leashes and harnesses using European-made ribbons, which are recommended as a souvenir of your trip with your beloved dog.

Moegi no Mura
  • Address3545 Kiyosato, Takane-cho, Hokuto-shi, Yamanashi Prefecture MAP
  • AccessApprox. 8 minutes on foot from JR Kiyosato Station, approx. 15 minutes from the Nagasaka IC on the Chuo Expressway
  • Bus accessTake the loop bus from JR Kiyosato Station, get off at "Moegi no Mura/Music Box Museum," and walk a short distance
  • Business hoursVaries by facility
  • ClosedOpen every day *Varies by facility
  • TEL0551-48-3522
  • ParkingFree
*The information provided is current as of the date of the article's update. Please check in advance as it may be subject to change.