Koiwai Farm] Enjoy events and delicious food in the vast grounds of Koiwai Farm in Shizukuishi, Iwate!

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Koiwai Farm
Established in 1891, Koiwai Farm is one of the largest private integrated farms in Japan. Spread over a magnificent expanse of land overlooking Mt. Iwate, the farm boasts a history of more than 130 years. At Koiwai Farms, visitors can enjoy the great outdoors, meet the animals, take guided tours, and enjoy meals and souvenirs made with ingredients produced at Koiwai Farms! There are also many seasonal events for children and adults to experience. Here are some of the attractions of Koiwai Farms that you should visit at least once.

Origin of Koiwai Farm

The name Koiwai Farms was taken from the surnames of its founders, Yoshimasa Ono, Yanosuke Iwasaki, and Masaru Inoue. 1891 saw the beginning of the farm as a wasteland, and today it is a popular tourist destination where visitors can enjoy nature and a pastoral atmosphere.
Grazing at Kaminaru Cowshed

Activities you can experience at Koiwai Farm

At Makibaen, visitors can enjoy a variety of activities such as walking tours in the forest on tractor coaches and athletic activities, as well as experience interacting with animals and relaxing in the midst of nature. Families, couples, and friends can enjoy these activities according to their purposes. Events, available facilities, and recommended courses change depending on the season. In this issue, we will introduce three recommended spots from those listed on the park map. The map is valid from mid-April.
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Kaminaru Cowshed

Introducing recommended spots in Koiwai Farm Makiba Park

Get up close to cows at the Kamimaru Cowshed!

The Kaminaru Cowshed adjacent to Koiwai Farm Makibaen is dotted with buildings such as cowsheds, warehouses, and brick silos, nine of which are designated as national important cultural properties. About 300 mother cows and calves live in the Kaminaru Cowshed, and in the early hours of the morning, you can see them relaxing outside the cowshed.
Cows in the Kaminaru barn

Leisurely Sheep's Walk Route

If you go in the opposite direction from the Kaminaru Cowshed, to the right of the entrance, you can enjoy a relaxing walk while watching the sheep. The walk takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes. Please take your time and be healed by the cuteness of the sheep. For those who love sheep, a sheep house has been built in the playground, where you can also observe sheep up close.
Sheep taking it easy

Horse riding

Horse riding is also recommended. You will be surprised at how high you feel when you get on the back of the horse! The horses are pulled along by a staff member, so even first-time riders can enjoy the experience. Children can try riding a cute pony.
You can also try feeding the horses by giving them carrots as food.
■Riding a horse Fee: 800 yen per person
■Feeding experience Fee: 300 yen for a cup of carrots *Settlement is by cash only.
Horse riding

Exquisite food! Koiwai Farm Gourmet

There is a full lineup of gourmet foods that can only be enjoyed here, such as soft-serve ice cream made from fresh raw milk produced at Koiwai Farm and cheeses that are only available in the park. The recommended menu item at Sanroku-kan Restaurant is the "Koiwai Beef Eating Plate. It features a cute cow plate and is recommended for those who want to enjoy Koiwai beef! The menu is rich in Koiwai Farm ingredients such as halloumi cheese, sausages, and grilled vegetables.

In addition, the restaurant and store also offer a wide variety of dishes, sweets, and souvenirs that make the most of the farm's ingredients. When you visit, be sure to enjoy the local delicacies and check out the souvenirs.
Single dish for two: 5,000 yen, value set for two: 6,600 yen
Koiwai Beef Eating Comparison Plate for 2 persons or more

Don't forget the soft-serve ice cream for dessert!

Koiwai Farm Soft Ice Cream is available at the Koiwai Farm Kitchen. This famous soft-serve ice cream, which takes full advantage of the taste of fresh raw milk, is served in a cute cow-patterned cup.

Koiwai Farm soft serve ice cream: 480 yen

Enjoy your day at Koiwai Farm!

In addition to the events mentioned above, Koiwai Farm also holds a variety of events each season, such as the "Makiba Festa" in spring and the "Shizukuishi Winter Festa" in winter. In spring, fresh greenery and cherry blossoms are beautiful, and the lone cherry tree is a particularly popular photo spot. In winter, visitors can enjoy snow play, illumination, fireworks, and local gourmet food. Visitors can discover different attractions each time they visit throughout the year, so please enjoy the area in different seasons.

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