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First of its kind in the Tokai region! Free" Satoyama Dog Run in Gujo Hachiman, Gifu Prefecture Shizen-en" opened on May 1!

~For Kai dogs and other dogs who want to relieve their stress in the satoyama of Japan For dogs who want to relieve stress to the fullest

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Gujo-Hachiman Nature Park (Director: Tamayoshi Asuka), which operates the best pet cemetery resort (Nature Park) in Gujo-Hachiman, a town known for its water and dance, will open a satoyama-type dog run facility on May 1, 2012.


Although flat dog runs are now in general use, Asuka has been thinking that these dog runs do not sufficiently relieve the stress of Japanese dogs, which have a strong wild background, and this led to the idea of utilizing a satoyama, taking advantage of its location. The first phase of construction, a 150-meter-long circuit course (250 square meters in area), was completed.


Satoyama Dog Run 1


Chika (♀3 years old), a Kai dog mix that is loved and nurtured by the staff at the cemetery, changed her face into a grin when she was let loose and ran up the slope at full speed as if she was a different person. Thanks to this, he was able to get a good night's sleep.


Another feature of this satoyama dog run is that dogs can pee and poop as much as they like, and their owners do not have to clean up after them. However, there are many steep hills, so it would certainly be difficult for owners to pick up after their pets. Furthermore, use is basically free. However, paid private rentals are given priority, so it would be a good idea to check the calendar from the Web page before visiting. Incidentally, on Saturdays and Sundays, the use of the overnight garden is available only for dog owners (with dogs) (12,000 yen tax included, with 50-minute private use of the dog run).

Asuka-en says, "Although the number of campgrounds where you can stay with your dog is increasing, it is rare to find a campground where you are not allowed to stay with your dog.


We hope that you and your dog will make many happy memories and become familiar with the area, and that you will spend healthy days with your dog until you have to say goodbye one day.



Outline of the facility

Facility Name: Pet Cemetery "Shizen-en

Location: 785-29, Arisaka, Yawata-cho, Gujo City, Gifu Prefecture

Access : About 6 minutes by car from Gujo Hachiman IC on Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway

       Adjacent to Gujo Hachiman Nature Park Camp Ground

Opening Date : May 1, 2024 (Overnight use is only open on GW, Obon, and Saturdays and Sundays)

Business hours: 09:00-15:00 (Closed during year-end and New Year holidays) Cremation and funeral services are available at any time

URL : https://senjuan.site/