Spring is here! Recommended spots for cherry blossom viewing with your dog - Kansai edition
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With the arrival of spring comes the season when cherry blossoms bloom in full glory.
Why not enjoy a cherry blossom viewing stroll with your dog while taking in the beautiful scenery?
This time, we will introduce 7 recommended spots in the Kansai area where you can enjoy cherry blossom viewing with your dog.
Find the dog food that your dog will enjoy and help maintain its health!
1. Expo Commemoration Park (Suita City, Osaka Prefecture)
The vast Expo Commemoration Park is a famous cherry blossom viewing spot with approximately 5,500 cherry trees in full bloom.
The park also has a dog run and a pet-friendly cafe, so you can spend some relaxing time with your beloved dog.
In particular, the "Sakura Passage" lined with Somei-Yoshino cherry trees becomes a tunnel of cherry blossoms when in full bloom, creating a spectacular sight.
There are also many attractions within the park, such as the Tower of the Sun, so you can enjoy yourself all day long.
◆ Details
・Official website: https://www.expo70-park.jp/
Address: Senri Expo Park, Suita City, Osaka Prefecture
・Parking: Paid parking available
・Business hours: 9:30-17:00
Admission fees: Both the Natural and Cultural Gardens and the Japanese Gardens: 260 yen for adults, 80 yen for elementary and middle school students
・Notes on use: Registration is required to use the dog run.
2. Hattori Ryokuchi Park (Toyonaka City, Osaka Prefecture)
Hattori Ryokuchi Park is a vast park where you can enjoy nature throughout the four seasons.
There are about 1,000 cherry trees planted in the park, and it is crowded with people during cherry blossom viewing season.
The park also has a dog run and a barbecue area, so you can play with your dog all day long.
The cherry blossom-lined street along the Senri River that runs through the park is a great place for a walk.
◆ Details
・Official website: https://hattori-ryokuchi.com/
Address: 1-1 Hattori Ryokuchi, Toyonaka City, Osaka Prefecture
・Parking: Paid parking available
・Opening hours: Parks are open 24 hours, but hours vary by facility
・Fee: Free admission
・Notes on use: Registration is required to use the dog run.
3. Osaka Castle Park (Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture)
Osaka Castle Park, which overlooks Osaka Castle, the symbol of Osaka, is a popular cherry blossom viewing spot with approximately 3,000 cherry trees in full bloom.
There are many things to see within the park, such as the Nishinomaru Garden and the plum grove.
There is also a pet-friendly cafe in the park where you can take a break with your dog.
We also recommend taking a commemorative photo with your dog with Osaka Castle in the background.
◆ Details
・Official website: https://www.osakacastlepark.jp/
Address: 1-1 Osakajo, Chuo-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
・Parking: Paid parking available
・Opening hours: Parks are open 24 hours, but hours vary by facility
・Fee: Free admission
・Notes: Pets are not allowed in some facilities, such as the castle tower.
4. Satsukiyama Park (Ikeda City, Osaka Prefecture)
Satsukiyama Park is a park rich in nature located on the middle slope of Mt. Satsukiyama.
There are about 400 cherry trees planted in the park, and during cherry blossom viewing season the entire mountain is dyed pink.
From the summit you can enjoy a spectacular view of the Osaka Plain.
The park also has a dog run and athletic facilities, so you can spend an active time with your dog.
◆ Details
・Official website: https://www.ikedashi-kanko.jp/spot/recommend-spot01
Address: 2-5-7 Ayaha, Ikeda City, Osaka Prefecture
・Parking: Paid parking available
・Opening hours: Parks are open 24 hours, but hours vary by facility
・Fee: Free admission
・Points to note: Please be careful as there are some uneven sections of the mountain path.
5. Arashiyama Park (Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture)
Arashiyama, a representative tourist destination in Kyoto, is also famous as a cherry blossom viewing spot.
There are about 1,500 cherry trees planted in Arashiyama Park, and the combination of the cherry blossoms with the Togetsukyo Bridge and Katsura River is a magnificent sight.
There are also many other sights to see within the park, such as the bamboo forest path and Tenryu-ji Temple.
Why not take a stroll with your dog and enjoy the picturesque scenery?
◆ Details
・Official website: https://www.pref.kyoto.jp/koen-annai/ara.html
Address: Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, Ukyo Ward, Saga Tenryuji Temple, Munobabacho
・Parking: Paid parking available nearby
・Opening hours: The park is open 24 hours a day
・Fee: Free admission
・Notes for use: Please be aware that it can get crowded during tourist season.
6. Nara Park (Nara City, Nara Prefecture)
Nara Park is a vast park dotted with historical buildings, such as Todaiji Temple and Kasuga Taisha Shrine.
There are approximately 1,700 cherry trees planted in the park, and the combination of the cherry blossoms and the Great South Gate of Todaiji Temple is a must-see.
There are also many deer living in the park, and you can interact with them with your dog.
◆ Details
・Official website: https://www3.pref.nara.jp/park/
Address: 469 Zoshicho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture
・Parking: Paid parking available nearby
・Opening hours: The park is open 24 hours a day
・Fee: Free admission
・Things to note when using the park: Please be careful of deer and keep a firm hold on the lead when walking.
◆ 4 foods perfect for long outings
In this chapter, we will introduce four pet foods that are perfect for long outings such as drives!
◆ BAUWAW Treats Joint Support
Simple recipes with no unnecessary ingredients
It mainly uses domestic chicken and is seasoned with chicken oil and bonito flakes.
This is a feast that allows you to enjoy the natural flavor of the ingredients with the soft, gooey texture that your partner will love.
Gluten-free snacks with a salt concentration of 0.1% or less
The recipe eliminates as many unnecessary ingredients as possible, so the salt concentration is less than 0.1%.
It's low in salt and gluten-free, making it a treat you can enjoy every day.
Contains ingredients that support healthy joints
It contains shark cartilage extract, which is rich in glucosamine, which is found in large amounts in joints, skin, and cartilage, and chondroitin, the production of which decreases with age.
◆ Proden Series Dental Bites DOG
Simply add a set amount to your daily diet to help support a healthy mouth.
Easy breath care and tartar removal with your daily snack
◆ No.2 Honshu Deer Antlers
An additive-free chewy snack made from rounded antlers of Honshu deer!
Not only is it a treat, but it also has many other benefits, such as preventing tartar, brushing your dog's teeth, and relieving stress.
You can also expect dental care such as stress relief, calcium intake, strengthening your teeth and jaws, removing plaque and tartar, and preventing bad breath.
◆ No.3 Honshu deer jerky
It is made in certified facilities that meet national hygiene standards that exceed "human grade."
Among facilities that ship meat for human consumption, our standards are among the highest in the country, so you can eat our meat with peace of mind.
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We hope you will have a wonderful time with your dog this spring.
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