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Drive & Walk Routes

2026-01-02 Blog

From Yamanami Highway to Aso & Ubuyama Village! A Scenic Drive Through Lush Greenery and Pure Springs

If you’re planning a road trip through Kyushu with your dog, the Yamanami Highway—the iconic route connecting Oita and Kumamoto—is an absolute must. Today, I’ll share a drive-and-stroll itinerary centered...

2024-04-06 Blog

A Dog-Friendly Cherry Blossom Drive in Oita: Nagayu Onsen Weeping Cherry Village & Beppu Ropeway

Oita

The sky was a bit overcast from the morning. “Well, if it’s just a drizzle, maybe there’ll be fewer people,” we told ourselves as we set off for Oita with...

2024-03-30 Blog

A Day Trip with Your Dog in Sasebo: Kaze to Hoshi no Hiroba, Mt. Eboshi, Harbor Strolls, and Yumihari-dake Observatory

Nagasaki

On this day, I loaded Elmo, our French Bulldog, into the car and headed toward Sasebo for a morning drive. Armed with only a few bits of rough information—”apparently there’s...

2024-01-13 Blog

A Quiet Hidden Gem for a Stroll: A Dog-Friendly Drive to Yakuoji Mizube Park in Koga

Fukuoka

“What should we do today? I’m not really in the mood for a long trip, so maybe just a local walk with the dog…” On mornings like that, Yakuoji Mizube...

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Onga River Riverbed: Captivated by Carp Streamers in the Sky! Fun at the Ultimate Photo Spot with My Dog

Fukuoka

On this day, I had been out on a drive to Shimonoseki since the morning with my family and our dog, Elmo. On the way back, we stopped at a...

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Hinoyama Observatory | A Stunning Scenic Stroll with My Dog: The Ultimate Vantage Point Overlooking Shimonoseki

Fukuoka

Whenever I’m driving near the Kanmon Straits, the sign for “Hinoyama” always catches my eye. I’d always thought, “I know there’s an observatory up there,” but for one reason or...

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Narubuchi Dam: The Best of Both Worlds with Scenic Walks and Water Play! A Waterfront Spot Defined by Its Massive Wall

Fukuoka

On a recent holiday, my wife and I were discussing where to take Elmo. She was scrolling through her phone and said, “How about this place? It looks nice,” pointing...

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Inunaki Dam: A Journey of Silence and Adventure with My Dog

Fukuoka

This time, I visited a place that almost anyone living in Fukuoka has heard of at least once: Inunaki Dam in Miyawaka City. To be honest, I was a bit...

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Higotai Park: A Grand Panorama Beyond the Mist—A Quiet Meadow Stroll with My Dog

Kumamoto

It was drizzling that day, and for a moment, I hesitated. “Should we really go…?” I wondered. But since we had come all the way to Ubuyama Village and Elmo...

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Ikeyama Water Source: A Refreshing, Mystical Escape in Search of Pristine Water with My Dog

Kumamoto

On a recent drive through Aso, I happened to spot a sign for “Ikeyama Water Source” (Ikeyama Suigen) in Ubuyama Village, Kumamoto Prefecture. With a casual “Let’s check it out”...

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Aso Shrine! A Dog-Friendly Stroll Awed by the Giant Shimenawa and the Historic Romon

Kumamoto

I recently visited Aso Shrine in Aso City, Kumamoto! It was a brilliantly clear day. While the piercing blue Aso sky is spectacular, the sunlight was honestly quite strong, making...

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Shiroyama Rest House (Aso Tenku Terrace) | Stunning Views of the Five Peaks of Aso with My Dog!

Kumamoto

The Yamanami Highway runs right through the heart of Aso’s grand nature. Driving this road with my family and my dog, Elmo, is one of our favorite things to do,...

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