(Machine translation by DeepL + adjustments by Gyegyopon, Translated article written for Japan without major changes, Sorry some Japanese language is still there)
Hello, this is Gyegyopon.
In May 2025, I visited Kamishihoro, Hokkaido with my dog. In Kamishihoro, we went to the dog run at “Roadside Station Kamishihoro,” and “Craft Kitchen” which sells various spices.
I hope this article will be helpful for those planning to visit Kamishihoro.
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To Kamishihoro
We drove to Kamishihoro.
My dog rarely rides in a car, so he seemed fascinated by the car ride and the scenery of Kamishihoro, which was new to him.
Dog Run at Roadside Station Kamishihoro
The dog run is located a short distance east of the Roadside Station Kamishihoro building. (The linked page includes photos and directions from the roadside station. From the station, it’s beyond a hill about 3 meters high, so it might be a bit hard to spot.)
The dog run is roughly right triangular in shape, with the two shorter sides each measuring about 40 meters 1.
It is free and open to anyone. (There are no restrictions like “only for people who shopped at the roadside station.”)
It appears to be closed during periods of heavy snowfall.
The following “Terms of Use” were posted near the entrance to the dog run.
To Customers Using the Dog Run
【Dog Run Terms of Use】
- Dogs falling under the following categories are not permitted entry.
– Dogs that have not received vaccinations or rabies vaccinations
– Dogs with contagious diseases, aggressive tendencies, or in heat - Persons falling under the following categories are not permitted entry.
– Persons not accompanied by a dog
– Children of elementary school age or younger without a guardian - Please use the dog run at your own risk, as we cannot be held responsible for any incidents occurring within or around the dog run. Please follow any instructions given by staff.
- Please keep a close eye on your dog at all times. If your dog is unfamiliar with the dog run, please keep them on a leash.
- Please pick up and take home any waste.
- Dogs must be kept on a leash outside the dog run. Dogs are not permitted inside the roadside station building.
Get along by following the rules and enjoy.
At the dog run, my dog was happily walking around. (I’d like to write “running around,” but he doesn’t usually run much.)
Several other dogs were also using the dog run. They got along well with my dog.
“Craft Kitchen”
“Craft Kitchen” is a store that sells various spices. They also have original spice blends made exclusively here.
Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed inside the store.
Taking commemorative photos in front of the store.
Various spices are sold.
Each seems to have its own characteristics—some go well with fish, others are good for sprinkling on salads, and some taste delicious with pasta.
Besides spices, small items were also available.
At that time, colorful scraps of fabric said to come from East Africa were being sold for 200 yen each.
At the back of the shop, there were many books not only about spices but also about cooking and food in general. (These did not appear to be for sale.)
They don’t usually do this, but for this occasion, as part of their “5th Anniversary Event,” the back of the shop was temporarily transformed into a cafe called “Shirorisu Sabo.”
I bought the “Hokkaido Veggie & Mushroom Mix” of Furisupa, coated cod with it at home, and baked it. It turned into a very high-end (looking) dish, different from usual.
Related Information
Basic Information
Map of “Roadside Station Kamishihoro’s” Dog Run
Map of “Craft Kitchen”
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脚注
- Measured using Google Maps.
- “épice” means spice or seasoning [from “Crown French-Japanese Dictionary (1st Edition)”]
- fruit pie: a rustic dessert from regions like Limousin [from “Crown French-Japanese Dictionary (1st Edition)”]
