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One of Japan's leading ranch complexes with a history of over 130 years. It was also a favorite place of Kenji Miyazawa, the great Japanese poet and writer of fairy tales.
The farm covers a vast area at the foot of Mt. Iwate, spanning Shizukuishi-cho and Takizawa city, and is involved in a variety of businesses, including dairy farming, forestry, food, and tourism.
The 3,000-hectare property is home to approximately 2,200 cows, producing flavorful, high-quality raw milk, which is used to make and sell many of the company's own brand products, including butter, cheese, and yogurt.
The tourist area is the "Makiba-en," a 40-hectare area in the center of the farm.
Visitors can enjoy farm experiences, activities, and gourmet food in a lush natural setting with a direct view of Mount Iwate.
A popular activity is the "Farm Tractor Ride," where visitors can feel the wind in the air as they tour the forest, pastures, and the 100-year-old cedar forest road, Makiba-en's No. 1 scenic spot.
Other activities include horseback riding, pony and rabbit feeding, and forest crafts for children. For adults, the "Cattle Shed History Tour with Guide and Shuttle" guided tour of the Kamimaru Cattle Shed, designated as a National Important Cultural Property, is popular.
Gourmet foods such as Jingisukan / Genghis Khan (meat and vegetable barbecue) using beef from the farm, specialty soft-serve ice cream made from fresh milk, and pizza with plenty of cheese from the farm are pretty good.
Nine of the Kamimaru Cattle Shed have been designated as National Important Cultural Properties. (© Koiwai Farm. Ltd.)
Cherry blossoms can be enjoyed from late April, followed by canola flowers. (© Koiwai Farm. Ltd.)
Excellent dairy products from cows raised freely in nature. (© Koiwai Farm. Ltd.)
The famous Jingisukan / Genghis Khan barbecue for lunch. (© Koiwai Farm. Ltd.)
Take your best shot at a Tractor Ride! (© Koiwai Farm. Ltd.)
Some reviews are AI-translated.
There are all kinds of hands-on farm activities, like milking cows, feeding sheep, and even horse-drawn carriage rides. It's a great way to experience real farm life and have some fun!
I got to see a historic old barn and even caught a sheep show! After walking around the huge farm, the fresh milk and soft serve ice cream tasted absolutely amazing. Such a special treat!
The view of the single cherry tree, Mt. Iwate, and the wide grasslands is absolutely stunning—just beautiful.
I didn't get to see the sheep show, so I just had some ice cream to cheer myself up.
The farm-made ice cream and cheesecake here are super tasty.
