由布院豆柴カフェ — Restaurant in Yufu

If you’re a dog lover or simply looking for a unique and wholesome experience, the Mameshiba Inu Café is an adorable hidden gem. I visited the café recently and was instantly charmed by the cozy atmosphere and the little crew of Mameshiba dogs – essentially mini Shiba Inus with big personalities packed into tiny bodies.

The staff were friendly and gave a short introduction on how to interact with the pups before letting us in. The dogs were well-groomed, healthy, and clearly used to being around people. Some were playful and energetic, while others were more chilled and enjoyed being petted quietly.

You typically get around 30 minutes to spend with the dogs, and while that might feel short, it’s just enough time to soak up the cuteness without overwhelming the animals. The café also offers drinks, which you can enjoy while relaxing...

It is not feel good when I and my family came into this store. The host used very bad tone and tell us not to stand on the board. And then we found a place by ourself then sit down and watch the dogs with my daughter. The scene is like all the customers sit on the floor watched the dogs play by themselves and the host stand behind the counter indifferently. About 10 minutes later, a Japan young couple came inside with their child, and the host treat them nicely, lead them to the table, and bring a dog to their child. I think the host do not want to make other foreigner to feel good because we can not...

Worth a visit. Customers can play with doggies for 30 minutes. It’s a fantastic experience to get close to a bunch of shiba babes. They’re very cute and tame. Most of them are energetic and curious. One of the elders was their leader which appeared very dominant and sought close attention from customers. He would show affection to customers and rested on their laps. Whenever other doggies wanted to get close, he would act aggressively and drive them away. The cafe is not smelly, but the owner hardly attended to customers whether they needed a drink. It’s a downside of the...