A small, family-friendly spot where you can see ostriches up close, feed them, and take photos. Kids will probably find it really fun and unusual.
The grounds aren’t very big and the facilities are pretty simple, so it’s good for a casual stop if you’re already nearby rather than a special trip. But if you just want to relax and let the kids burn off some energy, it’s pretty nice.
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Ostrich Kingdom Ishioka Farm
The closer you get, the bigger your smile gets! Meet adorable ostriches and enjoy a truly moving experience.
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A sightseeing ranch with Approx. 200 ostriches raised on spacious grounds. The ostriches running around the ranch with adorable expressions are mainly gentle African Black ostriches, so even families with small children can visit with peace of mind. As one of the largest ostrich-breeding spots in Japan, there’s also a good chance to witness the rare sight of ostriches laying eggs.
In addition to ostriches, the ranch is home to more than 60 kinds of curious animals. From soothing animals like alpacas, capybaras, donkeys, and sheep to cute favorites like rabbits and guinea pigs, you can build a gentle bond with them through feeding and hands-on experiences.
BBQ in the middle of nature is another highlight (reservation required by 4:00pm the day before). You can enjoy high-protein, low-calorie ostrich meat as well as fried eggs made from giant ostrich eggs. The shop also sells exclusive souvenirs you can only find here, including retort-packaged ostrich meat curry and stew.
Highlights
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A sightseeing ranch where you can observe Approx. 200 gentle African Black ostriches up close.
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You can also enjoy interactive experiences with more than 60 kinds of animals, including alpacas and capybaras.
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BBQ surrounded by nature is also recommended. The shop sells souvenirs such as ostrich meat curry.
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Boasting one of the largest numbers of ostriches raised in Japan
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Mainly home to gentle African Black ostriches
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You may even get a chance to watch the rare egg-laying scene
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Enjoy feeding and hands-on animal experiences
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Plenty of animals besides ostriches, including capybaras
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A shop offering original items
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Is there free Wi-Fi available in the area?
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No, there is not.
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Are there coin lockers?
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No, there are not.
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Is re-entry allowed?
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Yes, re-entry is allowed.
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Is there a smoking area?
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Yes, there is.
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Are there any sightseeing spots nearby?
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Ibaraki Flower Park, Hitachi Fudoki no Oka
Reviews
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You can see the ostriches up close, and you can also feed and interact with them. Kids would probably have a great time.
The place isn’t very big, so it’s easy to walk around without getting tired. The atmosphere is more rural and simple, not one of those super polished tourist attractions. It’s a good pick if you want to let the kids burn off some energy or try a different kind of animal experience.
Details
- Name in Japanese
- ダチョウ王国石岡ファーム
- Postal Code
- 315-0028
- Address
- 14052 Hanno Ki, Ishioka, Ibaraki
- Phone
- 0299-23-2245
- Closed on
- Second Wednesday of each month (except national holidays and August)
- Hours
- 10:00am–4:30pm (October–February until 4:00pm)
- Admission
- Junior high school students and older: 1,200 yen, ages 3 and up: 700 yen
- Access
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(1) 15 minutes by taxi from Ishioka Station on the JR Joban Line
(2) Approx. 5 minutes by taxi from Hatori Station on the JR Joban Line - Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Official website
- Official website (Japanese)
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