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Iwase Farm
A historic farm said to have inspired the children’s song “Makiba no Asa” (Morning on the Farm).
One of Japan’s earliest Western-style government-run farms, established in the early Meiji era at the direction of Emperor Meiji. Along with meeting animals such as rabbits, guinea pigs, ponies, goats, and sheep, you can also enjoy “Usanpo” (a walk with a rabbit) and popular hands-on vegetable and fruit harvesting experiences.
The flower garden, with a grove of trees over 100 years old and an English-style rose garden, is also one of the highlights. From around mid-May to around mid-June, approx. 10,000 peonies across approx. 100 varieties bloom in spectacular fashion. There’s also a tractor tour that takes you around the spacious grounds on the back of a farm tractor (weekends and holidays only), unique bikes including four-seaters, and one of Japan’s largest treehouses, making it fun for kids and adults alike.
Farm-fresh treats like soft-serve ice cream and yogurt made with fresh raw milk are also excellent. The easy, come-empty-handed BBQ lets you enjoy lamb as well as beef and pork. The wide variety of crepes is also recommended. Everything tastes even better in the open-air setting of the farm.
Highlights
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A historic farm established in the early Meiji era by cultivating undeveloped land.
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Plenty to enjoy, including animal encounters, harvesting experiences, and seasonal events.
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Great food, including original premium milk soft-serve ice cream and an easy, come-empty-handed BBQ.
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Relax and unwind watching the ponies enjoy themselves
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Meeting small animals is another highlight
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Seasonal flowers in full bloom welcome you
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In summer, you can also enjoy one of the Tohoku region’s largest mazes
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The easy, come-empty-handed BBQ is also popular
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One of Japan’s largest treehouses, created by Takashi Kobayashi, a leading figure in Japan’s treehouse scene
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Do you have signs or pamphlets in foreign languages? (If you do, which languages are available?)
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Sorry, we don’t.
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Is there free Wi-Fi available in the area?
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No, it is not available.
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Are there coin lockers?
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No, we do not have them.
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Is re-entry allowed?
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Yes, re-entry is allowed for a short time, such as going back to your car to pick something up, as long as you let the ticket counter know.
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Are there smoking areas?
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Smoking is only allowed near the ashtrays installed at several spots within the grounds.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 岩瀬牧場
- Postal Code
- 969-0401
- Address
- 225 Sakuramachi, Kagamiishi-machi, Iwase-gun, Fukushima
- Phone
- 0248-62-6789
- Closed on
- Open daily from April to November (may close temporarily for maintenance); winter hours from December to March (free admission, gift shop closed on Wednesdays)
- Hours
- 9:00am-4:00pm
- Admission
- 500 yen for junior high school students and older, 300 yen for ages 3 to elementary school, free for under 3
- Access
- Approx. 10 minutes on foot from JR Kagamiishi Station
- Credit Cards
- Accepted at the gift shop only
- Official website
- Official website (Japanese)
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