Dog cafe COCKAPOO — Restaurant in Miyakonojo

After a gorgeous hike in Kirishima-Kinkowan National Park, we followed the fall leaves to enjoy a delicious lunch (soba) at Gamakouan and then, next door, home-roasted coffee and homemade cakes at Dog Cafe Cockapoo!

This is a family and dog-friendly cafe with a focus on sustainable practices. Kayo San, the owner, forages in woodlands and works directly with farmers to source local, seasonal ingredients. If you’ve ever baked with chestnuts, you know her fluffy chiffon and gluten-free, chestnut cakes are a labor of love. This is a wonderful cafe to spend an afternoon—relaxing and/or learning about the area and the family's legacy of promoting wellness for the community. Oh, and did I mention there’s strong wifi, cute dogs (with a dog park in the works!), and a lunch (pizza) option...

This place is a must-visit and worth driving for. Warm atmosphere, only homemade-high quality cakes and dessert. She roast her own coffe beans. And home-smoked bacon for the crispy pizza!

Kayo-san, the owner have (and train) the most amazing Shiba Inu’s - the are super kawaii (Hachi and Yuki) and you can pet them all you want. They enjoy company of customers.

Sometimes she will bring her cute kitties too, most friendly cats I have ever met. Kayo-san makes fluffy chiffon cake and strawberry tarts; it will be difficult to choose.

The staff varies a lot, because she host many volunteer workers - you can meet and small talk with international staff. Very helpful and service minded. It’s very fun and...

Delicious food! I especially love the bacon pizza, very organic and delicious. You can also have a set meal with pizza, home made cake, and a drink. Cake options differ based on what fruits are in season, so extra delicious. The cafe is pet and english friendly! The owner also brings her own cute pets to...