Shizuoka » Gotemba, Fuji, Fujinomiya
This is a hands-on ranch where you can enjoy interacting with animals, experiencing food unique to ranching, glamping, and making things. Athletic and playground equipment is also available, and visitors can taste fresh foods unique to the ranch.
Makai no Ranch is located on the Asagiri Plateau at the foot of Mt. Fuji, and there is so much to see and do in the vast 14-hectare park that it is impossible to visit in a single day.
There are a variety of areas, including a sheep grazing area, sheep barns, an athletic field, a food experience workshop, and a manufacturing workshop. Visitors can also take a tractor bus that circles the park.
Visitors can experience the joy of being in contact with nature, the preciousness of life that can be felt through direct contact with animals, and the importance of food in the “ranch experience.
The name “Makaino” is the surname of the owner, and is written in Chinese characters as “Makaino.
Experience with Animals
Visitors can enjoy walking around the park with goats, interacting with animals, milking cows, and pulling horses (horseback riding).
Milking cows and feeding milk to calves may seem a little scary at first, but it is a valuable experience that can only be had here.
Hands-on Classes
Making butter, ice cream, and sausages are popular food experiences. Using fresh ingredients from Makai no Ranch, parents and children can make butter, cheese, and other foods that they usually eat by hand.
Fuji Terrace
There is also a terrace where you can enjoy a relaxing view of Mt. Fuji. It is popular as a spot with a spectacular view of rape blossoms in spring and beautiful sunpatience flowers from summer to fall.
Farm Cafe
Visitors can enjoy coffee and homemade products at the farm café with Mt. The unmanned café, which operates on solar power, is designed in consideration of nature.
Photo Spot
Visitors can take memorable photos on Heidi’s swing and in the sheep pasture.
Makiba Farm
Visitors can experience “farming,” the ultimate slow life. Visitors can learn together about the wisdom and spirit of food, agriculture, and nature, and learn how to say “Itadakimasu” and “Gochisosama” from the bottom of their hearts.
Glamping
Visitors can experience day glamping in a space where they can relax and enjoy the view of Mt.
Glamping is a coined word from Glamorous and Camping, a new form of camping that includes luxury and comfort.
Visitors can spend luxurious time barbecuing, relaxing in stylish tents and hammocks, and enjoying the scenery.
Athletic and Playground Equipment
There are many swings and athletic facilities for both children and adults to enjoy. Playing in nature will refresh your mind and body.
Restaurants
From crepes, gelato, and other sweets, to farm restaurants where you can enjoy a wide variety of locally produced food as “Blessings from the foot of Mt.
Fresh food (store)
Fresh foods unique to the farm, such as homemade milk, soft-serve ice cream, yogurt, and bread, are also available for purchase.
Dairy products are made from nature’s bounty and are ingredient-free, allowing visitors to enjoy the natural sweetness of the products. Fuji cheesecake is especially recommended for its rich flavor.
Makai no Ranch is a wonderful place where you can enjoy interacting with animals, superb views, and exquisite gourmet food. Both adults and children are sure to be enthralled. Please visit Makai no Ranch in the cool Asagiri Highlands.
9:30-17:30
(Oct. 21 - Feb. 20: 9:30 - 16:30)
Wednesdays and Thursdays from December to mid-March (irregular holidays)
General admission (March-November)
Adults (junior high school students and older): 1,200 yen
Children (3 years old and up) 900 yen
General admission (December - February)
Adults (junior high school students and older) 1000 yen
Children (3 years old and up): 700 yen
From Fujinomiya Station on the JR Minobu Line, take the bus bound for Mt.
By car: Approximately 25 km from Fuji IC of Tomei Expressway or Shin-Fuji IC of Shin-Tomei Expressway via Route 139 of Nishi-Fuji Road