Planning a return to Awaji Island for seasonal events or a long vacation? Or maybe you’ve recently adopted a pet and are hesitant to leave them behind. Luckily, Awaji Island is a very pet-friendly destination. In this article, we’ll introduce you to some fantastic spots on Awaji Island where you and your furry friends can enjoy quality time together.
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CRAFT CIRCUS
CRAFT CIRCUS, located on the west coast of Awaji Island, is a popular complex offering a wide variety of gourmet experiences. Highlights include a 40cm diameter island pizza with many flavors. The DOG TERRACE at CRAFT CIRCUS with beautiful ocean views is exclusively for those with pets, allowing for a casual and enjoyable outing together. A dog run is right next to this DOG TERRACE and there are cute photo spots to take a memorable photo together!
Additionally, it also offers a wide selection of pet-friendly food options like a pizza and hamburger patty made with chicken , making it an ideal destination to enjoy with your furry companions.
| Location | CRAFT CIRCUS |
|---|---|
| Address | 2-2 Nojima-Hirabayashi, Awaji City, Hyogo Pref. 656-1724 |
| Access | 15 minutes by car from Awaji IC on Awaji-Kobe-Naruto Expressway. 10 minutes by car from Iwaya Port (Jenova Line Ferry). |
| Parking | 80 spaces |
| Business Hours | Weekdays: 10:30-20:30 (last order 19:30) Weekends/Holidays: 9:30-20:30 (last order 19:30) |
| Closed | Thursdays (excluding national holidays) |
| Tel | 0799-82-1855 |
| Website | https://awajicraftcircus.com/ |
| Reservations | https://www.tablecheck.com/en/shops/craftcircus/reserve |
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Nojima Scuola
Nojima Scuola is a complex of a café, a restaurant, and a marché (market) housed in a renovated former Nojima Elementary School. It is a pet-friendly facility, and in the area of the former schoolyard, there is a dog run with a dog walk and other agility-promoting playthings, exclusively for small to medium-sized dogs, free of charge! Pets can play to their heart’s content on the natural lawn.
Furthermore, Café Scuola, a dog-friendly café on the first floor of Nojima Scuola, is popular for lunch, where you can enjoy a salad buffet lunch that use Awaji Island ingredients with your choice of a main dish.
For your four-legged family member, a very healthy dog menu is offered: a Hamburg steak made with a domestically-raised chicken and tofu; steamed chicken tenders of a domestically-raised chicken; and rice with locally-sourced Awaji red snapper, each of them with a salad.
| Name | Nojima Scuola |
|---|---|
| Adress | 843 Nojimahikinoura, Awaji City, Hyogo Pref. 656-1721 |
| Website | https://www.nojima-scuola.com/ |
| Reservations | 2F Ristorante Scuola https://www.tablecheck.com/en/shops/nojima-scuola/reserve |
| Tel | 0799-82-1820 |
| Operation Hours | 1F Marché /Bakery: Weekdays 10:30~19:00 Sat., Sun., & Public Holidays 10:00~19:00 1F Café Scuola: Weekdays Lunch 11:00~14:00/ café 14:00~18:00 Sat., Sun., & Public Holidays breakfast 10:00~11:00 Lunch 11:00~15:00 Café 15:00~18:00 2F Ristorante Scuola: 11:30~15:30 (in by 14:00) / 18:00~21:30 (in by 19:30) Outdoor Zoo: Weekdays 11:00~16:00 Sat., Sun. & Public Holidays 10:00~16:00 (13:00~14:00 animals in recess) Closed: Wednesdays (Open on Public Holidays) |
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miele the garden
miele the garden is a café and restaurant, where you can enjoy a resort atmosphere with a view of green grass and the blue sea nearby.
Visitors with pets can enjoy lunch time and café time with their pets while enjoying the view of the Seto Inland Sea at the restaurant. Popular menu items include cassoulet, pasta, curry, and pancakes.
The doggy menu includes Awaji Chicken Burger and Awaji Chicken Tenders with vegetables, and cookies with no additives. A healthy grilled hamburger steak is made only with Awaji chicken and carrots. A birthday cake is also available with an advanced reservation.
The terrace seating that can be enjoyed with pets is popular. You can enjoy lunch and sweets while enjoying the sea breeze!
| Name | miele the garden |
|---|---|
| Address | 816 Nojimahikinoura, Awaji City, Hyogo Pref. 656-1721 |
| TEL | 0799-70-9031 |
| Operation Hours | Weekdays- 11:00~18:30 (L.O.18:00) Sat., Sun., & Holidays- 10:00~19:00 (L.O. 18:30) Closed on: Wednesdays (open if it is a Public Holiday) |
| Website | https://mielethegarden.com/ |
| Reservations | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g1022838-d26771019-Reviews-Miele_The_Garden-Awaji_Awaji_shima_Hyogo_Prefecture_Kinki.html |
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Awaji Chef Garden by PASONA
From all over the country, popular specialty shops of all kinds of cuisine come together at the outdoor resort dining area, Awaji Chef Garden by PASONA. Take one of the 600 terrace seats and enjoy exquisite gourmet dishes made with fresh local Awaji Island ingredients while gazing at the stunning scenery.
Terrace seats are also available for pets. Feel the resort atmosphere dining outdoors with the sea breeze. During the summer vacation season, the beautiful sunset is just in time for dinner, making memories to last a lifetime.
| Name | Awai Chef's Garden by PASONA |
|---|---|
| Address | 57-3, Nojima Okawa, Awaji Shi, Hyogo Ken, 656-1723 |
| Parking | Approx. 140 units (Chef Garden Parking Space & SEIKAIHA Parking Space) 500 yen/day |
| Phone Number | 080-8177-4501 |
| Website | https://www.awaji-chefgarden.com/ |
| Business Hours | 11:00～21:00 (last order 20:00) *Subject to change depending on the season and weather. |
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Aman no Shokutaku
Aman no Shokutaku, located in the lush mountains of Awaji Island, offers a unique dining experience centered around hearty cuisine made from local seafood and mountain produce. The restaurant provides terrace seating next to a Japanese garden, ideal for guests accompanied by their pets.
It has a fully roofed setting, perfect for enjoying with your dogs on both rainy and sunny days alike.
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| Name | Aman no Shokutaku １F Utage ２F Sajiki |
|---|---|
| Address | 1042 Nojima-Tokiwa, Awaji City, Hyogo Pref. 656-1726 |
| Tel | "Utage” 0799-70-9089 “Sajiki” 0799-70-9090 |
| Operation Hours | “Utage”: Weekdays 11:00~21:00 (L.O. 20:00) / Sat., Sun. & Holidays 10:30~21:00 (L.O. 20:00) “Sajiki” 11:00~15:00 / 17:00~21:00 (L.O.19:30) Closed: Tuesdays |
| Website | https://amannoshokutaku.jp/ |
| Reservations: Utage | https://www.tablecheck.com/en/shops/aman-utage/reserve |
| Reservations: Sajiki | https://www.tablecheck.com/en/shops/aman-sajiki/reserve |
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Awaji Hanasajiki
Awaji Hanasajiki is a popular tourist spot on Awaji Island, offering fantastic views of seasonal flowers across its expansive 15-hectare site, with Osaka Bay in the background. Pets are welcome on a leash, allowing you to enjoy a relaxing stroll. It’s a perfect spot to unwind for both you and your pets.
Awaji Yumebutai
Awaji Yumebutai, designed by the renowned architect Tadao Ando, embodies the theme of “coexistence with nature”. The highlight of Awaji Yumebutai is its “Hyakudan-en”, a terraced garden featuring a hundred tiers where seasonal flowers bloom in vibrant colors. Bring your pets here and capture Instagram-worthy photos of you and your furry companions amidst the stunning landscapes.
*Please note that the other sections of Awaji Yumebutai, Grand Nikko Awaji (hotel), and some areas in the restaurants don’t allow pets.
GRAND CHARIOT
Experience the glamor of glamping at GRAND CHARIOT Hokutoshichisei 135° in Hyogo’s Anime Park on Awaji Island, Nijigen no Mori.
Only 7 establishments in Hyogo Prefecture achieved the prestigious designation of PLATINUM HOTEL, top-quality accommodation (Rakuten Travel), an honor bestowed on just 137 out of 55,000 lodging facilities in Japan in February 2022.
Step inside the cocoon-like space and gaze at starry skies through the 5m high skylight that transforms the room into a natural planetarium. In the morning, be illuminated by the first light of dawn to rise and shine in the cradle of mother nature. All rooms have baths made of cypress with an aroma that soothes mind and soul.
At GRAND CHARIOT Hokutoshichisei 135° rooms are available to stay with your pet, and even enjoy a meal together in the room.
Just steps away, is a large lawn and the theme park Nijigen no Mori which, along with GRAND CHARIOT, are inside Hyogo Prefectural Awajishima Park. The ideal place for a stroll.
This luxury glamping facility was selected by Rakuten Travel as a “Top Quality Place to Stay Once in Your Life”. The separated rooms known as cocoons offer complete privacy. Early reservations are recommended for special anime-themed rooms and pet-friendly rooms.
| Name | GRAND CHARIOT |
|---|---|
| Adress | 2425-2 Kusumoto, Awaji City, Hyogo Pref. 656-2301 Located at Nijigen no Mori in Hyogo Prefecture Awajishima Park |
| Tel | 0799-64-7090 |
| Website | https://awaji-grandchariot.com/ |
| Reservations | https://go-grandchariot.reservation.jp/en |
Closing
You can enjoy Awaji Island with your pet during your vacations. After all, your pet wouldn’t want to miss out on the fun! Experience a serene resort atmosphere with your family on Awaji Island and take leisurely walks with your four-legged family member, having a refreshing break from your daily routine.
