7 places in Kanagawa Prefecture where you can interact with dogs
"I want to keep a dog, but I can't keep one at home because of where I live."
“Is there a place in Kanagawa Prefecture where you can interact with dogs?”
“I love dogs, so I want to cuddle them and feel comforted.”
There are endless worries that only dog lovers can face.
This time, we will introduce seven carefully selected places in Kanagawa Prefecture where you can interact with dogs.
Even if you don't usually have the opportunity to interact with dogs, why not use this article as an opportunity to stop by and seek the comfort of a dog?
Where can you interact with dogs? Is there one in Kanagawa prefecture?
What kind of place comes to mind when you think of a place where you can interact with dogs?
A typical place where you can interact with dogs is a dog cafe.
There is also a ``dog cafe'' with a similar name to dog cafe, but this is a cafe where you can bring your dog along, and it is a style where humans and pets can enjoy meals together.
However, it seems that some dog cafes allow you to enter with your dog. In addition to dog cafes, there are theme parks like petting zoos and ``rental dog'' services where you can have your favorite dog all to yourself and even take a walk with it.
And is there a place in Kanagawa Prefecture where you can interact with dogs like this?
When I looked into it, it seems that there are multiple facilities such as dog cafes and theme parks.
Next, we will introduce each facility in detail.
A cafe in Kanagawa Prefecture where you can interact with dogs
A dog cafe is a place where you can interact with dogs.
There are several dog cafes in Kanagawa Prefecture where you can interact with adorable dogs.
- Happy Grow Fureai no Sato
- Kamakura no Mameshiba Cafe
- Atelier & Cafe Kizuna
- Dog Cafe RIO Kamakura Komachidori Branch
Information on each store is introduced below.
Happy Grow Fureai no Sato
“Happy Grow Fureai no Sato” opened in November 2021. This is an animal cafe that is not limited to dogs, including exotic animals such as ferrets and meerkats, and reptiles.
The most important dog breeds are toy poodles and Labrador retrievers, and in addition to being able to interact with them, the store's signature bulldog, ``Biwa-chan,'' will greet you. In addition, there is no time limit on the weekday free time course.
You can interact with dogs inside the store without worrying about time.
| business hours | Weekdays: 14:00-20:00 Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays: 10:00-18:00 Closed: Mondays and Thursdays (open on holidays) |
| Price (tax included) | Adults (junior high school students and above): 1,000 yen (1 hour) / 1,800 yen (2 hours) Children (2 years old to elementary school students): 700 yen (1 hour) / 1,300 yen (2 hours) [Weekday free time course] (until 19:00) Adult: 2,000 yen Child: 1,500 yen *Children must be accompanied by a guardian; children 0 to 1 years old are free and do not have drinks. |
| address | 4F Ishiguro Building, 3-13-2 Nakamachi, Atsugi City, Kanagawa Prefecture |
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Next to Suruga Bank Atsugi Branch along Atsugi Boulevard |
Kamakura no Mameshiba Cafe
Kamakura No Mameshiba Cafe is a sister store of the Mameshiba Cafe, which is very popular in Harajuku.
Most dog cafes have a variety of dog breeds on staff, but as the name suggests, this store's dog breeds are limited to Mameshiba.
Shiba Inu dogs are friendly, but like Japanese dogs, they have an obedient personality.
It may be difficult to pet or hold Mameshiba.
This restaurant is recommended for people who are satisfied just by looking at dogs.
| business hours | Weekdays: 11:00-17:00 Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays: 11:00-18:00 *Business hours are subject to change. Last entry is 30 minutes before closing. |
| Price (tax included) | Adults (13 years and older): 900 yen Children (6-12 years old): 700 yen (must be accompanied by a guardian) *Children aged 0-5 are not allowed to enter the store even if accompanied by a guardian. |
| address | 2F Hamateru Raffine Building, 1-6-4 Yukinoshita, Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture |
| home page | https://owls-cats-forest.com/free/mameshiba-kamakura |
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Along Komachi-dori, which leads from the east exit of Kamakura Station to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine |
Atelier & Cafe Kizuna
“Atelier & Cafe Kizuna”, which opened in April 2019, is a space where a variety of people and animals, from small children to the elderly, people with and without disabilities, can interact with each other.
The first floor is divided into spaces, and there is also a cat cafe and a reptile cafe. Originally, dogs were allowed to enter the dog cafe with their dogs, but this has now been canceled due to coronavirus precautions. You will only be able to interact with the dogs that reside at the cafe.
| business hours | 11:00-17:30 (Last closing time is 16:30) |
| Price (tax included) | Order-only daily set meal set 1,100 yen, curry set 1,100 yen, etc. |
| address | 2-3-11 Shinishikawa, Aoba-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture |
| home page | https://kizunacafe.jp/ |
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3 minutes walk from Tama Plaza Station South Exit |
Dog Cafe RIO Kamakura Komachidori Branch
``Dog Cafe RIO Kamakura Komachi-dori Branch'' is the Kamakura branch of the dog cafe chain ``Dog Cafe RIO,'' which has 5 stores in Tokyo and sister stores in Fukuoka, Wakayama, etc.
There are cute little dogs running around in the spacious store.
We also sell dog treats, so you can feed your favorite dog a treat directly from your hand. Another feature of this store is that there are many breeds of dogs on staff.
Chihuahua, toy poodle, French bulldog, Shih Tzu, American cocker spaniel, Mameshiba, Maltese, miniature dachshund, Yorkshire terrier, etc.
| business hours |
10:00-19:00 (Irregular holidays) |
| Price (tax included) |
220 yen/10 minutes |
| address | Matsukiya Komachi Building 1F, 2-10-1 Komachi, Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture |
| home page | https://rio-corp.jp/shops/kamakura/ |
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2 minutes walk from Kamakura Station |
Not just a cafe! Places where you can interact with dogs in Kanagawa Prefecture
Actually, dog cafes are not the only place where you can interact with dogs. We will also introduce facilities other than cafes whose concept is to let you interact with dogs. Of course, both facilities are located within Kanagawa Prefecture.
Hakone Zoo Animal Land Cuddle! ZOO!
"Hakone-en Zoo Land Cuddle! ZOO!" is located in a corner of the Hakone-en resort complex on the shores of Lake Ashi. This is a theme park type facility where you can interact with a variety of animals, including cats, small animals, and owls in addition to dogs. "Cuddle! ZOO!" is an indoor facility, so it's safe even on rainy days or cold winter days.
There are said to be 40 dogs on staff.
You're sure to find your favorite dog.
| business hours |
10:00～16:00 |
| Price (tax included) |
Adults (junior high school students and above): 1,000 yen |
| address | 139 Motohakone, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture |
| home page | https://www.hakonenavi.jp/spot/1390 |
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[Car] 52km from Tomei Expressway Atsugi IC via Odawara Atsugi Road |
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312 cars/15 buses |
Matsumoto Farm
Matsumoto Farm originally operates a mandarin orange farm.
The farm also has a dog run and BBQ facilities, so many people come to the farm with their pets for leisure.
Matsumoto Farm's special feature is that it provides a rental dog service.
Chihuahuas and toy poodles are the only breeds available, but you can spend up to 1 hour and 30 minutes with your favorite dog.
It's nice to take a walk or just relax. Even people who don't normally have a dog can enjoy the feeling of owning a dog at Matsumoto Farm.
Advance reservations are not accepted, so please make a reservation at the reception when you arrive on the day of your visit.
| business hours |
October to March: 9:30 to 16:00 (last reception 15:00 from November to February) |
| Price (tax included) |
1,100 yen per rental dog (maximum 1 hour 30 minutes) |
| address | 898-7 Iwa, Manazuru-cho, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture |
| home page | http://matsumotofarm.a.la9.jp/ |
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6km from Seisho Bypass "Ishibashi IC" via Manazuru Road (toll) |
| parking | 70 units |
Animal Therapy Mental Support Association
The Animal Therapy Psychological Support Association (General Incorporated Association) carries out activities to popularize animal therapy every day. As part of this dissemination activity, we hold a cafe where you can freely interact with therapy dogs belonging to the association. The dates and times are irregular, so please check the official website for announcements and the event calendar.
| business hours |
11:00～15:00 |
| Price (tax included) |
800 yen (30 minutes) / 1,600 yen (1 hour) |
| address | [Chigasaki venue] My Castle Shonan 302, 2-3-3 Hamatake, Chigasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture [Hayama venue] Hayama Town, Miura District, Kanagawa Prefecture |
| home page | https://kokoro-therapy.club/ |
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[Chigasaki venue] 10 minutes walk from the west ticket gate of JR Tsujido station [Hayama venue] Near the Morito Kaigan bus stop, Horiuchi police box |
| parking | none |
summary
We have introduced 7 facilities in Kanagawa Prefecture where you can interact with dogs.
Prices, time settings, and interaction styles vary depending on the facility. There are also complex places where you can enjoy things other than just touching each other. Why not visit one of the facilities introduced here and be healed by your favorite dog?
