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Seisenryo Farm Shop "Jersey Cow Feeding Experience" "Seisenryo Farm Shop Children's Plaza

Time to interact with Jersey cows

The ranch in Seisenryo is home to about 100 Jersey cows at any given time. The farm produces organic Jersey milk, the first of the Jersey breed in Japan to receive JAS organic certification, which is used for soft-serve ice cream, cooking, and various souvenirs.

Due to strict hygiene control, visitors are not allowed to enter the farm, but several retired milking cows are always kept in a pasture spot in front of the Seisenryo Farm Shop, where visitors can enjoy feeding and touching them. This is a great place to meet them even on rainy days or in the evening.

Time to play freely in the forest

In addition to athletic-type playground equipment, the Seisenryo Farm Shop has five other playgrounds where visitors can freely enjoy themselves. There is also a tree house and swings set up in the adjacent forest, allowing visitors to fully enjoy "playing in the forest. After a long day of play, enjoy chicken doria, milk curry, and pancakes made with organic Jersey milk from our own farm.

Seisen-Ryo

• 3545 Kiyosato, Takane-cho, Hokuto City, Yamanashi MAP
• 5 min. drive from JR Kiyosato Station
• 10:00-16:00
  Lunch 11:00-15:00L.O.
  Pancakes and drinks 10:00-15:30 *Subject to change during summer. Closed during winter
• No holidays
• 0551-48-2111
• Free of charge
• For details of Experience programs, see the official website. Reservations required for some programs.

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Yatsugatake Nature Center "Guided Walks

Explore the forest with a nature guide

This prefectural-run Property is dedicated to showcasing the natural attractions of the Yatsugatake region. On Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays, visitors can take a one-hour guided walk around the area with a nature guide. Depending on the season and the weather of the day, we go out to recommended places to look for changes in plants and traces of animals in the forest.
There are also quizzes on the wonders of plants, birds, and animals, and people of all ages, from children to adults, enjoy their time in the forest. Even on rainy days, visitors can enjoy a variety of experiences, such as coloring books and a stamp corner, in addition to the museum's video screenings and exhibit tours.

Yamanashi Yatsugatake Fureai Center

• 8240-1 Nishideishido, Oizumi-cho, Hokuto City, Yamanashi MAP
• 5 min. drive from JR Kiyosato Station
• 9:00-17:00 (July-September: 18:00, November-February: 16:00)
• Tuesdays (open if Tuesday is a national holiday, closed the next day; open daily during GW, August, and year-end and New Year holidays)
• Free of charge
• 0551-48-2900
• Free of charge

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Fujimi Kogen Resort (Hotel Happouen Shika no Yu) "Heavenly sky sightseeing carts

Take an exhilarating highland drive in a driverless cart

The "Heavenly Sky Tour Cart," which takes visitors to the 1,420-meter-high "Mochi no Oka Observation Hill," is a unique experience unique to the Fujimi Plateau. The carts move in response to electromagnetic induction wires embedded in the road, so there is no need to hold the steering wheel and no driver's license is required. It is popular among families and women because it is an easy way to enjoy driving in the highlands. The starting point is "Happouen Shikanoyu" located halfway up the Fuji Plateau. The first half of the drive takes you through a refreshing birch forest, followed by a scenic road with blue skies and a view of the Southern Alps filling your field of vision.

Admire spectacular scenery and sculptures

The carts ascend 200 meters in elevation gain, taking 25 minutes each way. As a rule, the carts cannot stop while moving to avoid collisions with the following carts, but they travel at a moderate speed, so you can enjoy a truly "heavenly" drive while enjoying the panoramic view of the surroundings. Fuji (3,776 m), Kitadake (3,193 m) in the Southern Alps, and Okuhotakadake (3,190 m) in the Northern Alps, the first three highest mountains in Japan.
In addition, the area around the observatory has been designated as the "Forest of Creation, Sculpture Park," where 50 sculptures have been installed. From here, visitors can walk down the same path to Happouen and back.

Fujimi Plateau Resort (Hotel Happoen Shikanoyu)

• 12067-899 Sakai, Fujimi-cho, Suwa-gun, Nagano MAP
• 10 min. drive from JR Kobuchizawa Station
• 10:00 - 21:45 (last admission at 21:00)
• Closed on weekends and holidays
• 0266-66-2131 (Phone: 8:00-19:00)
• Free of charge

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Fishing Area Yamasato "Rainbow trout bait fishing and catching".

Try your hand at catching fish in a highland fishing pond

Visitors can enjoy bait fishing and catching rainbow trout at a fishing pond surrounded by green groves of trees. Fishing rods and bait are included in the fee, so there is no need to prepare fishing gear. Rainbow trout are raised in clear spring water and released into the river, so they are very fresh. The fish you catch can be grilled for you by handing it over to a Staff/staff member, and you can enjoy it right then and there.
Catching rainbow trout is also very popular with children, and young children and elementary school students alike are enthusiastically chasing the fish in the shallow pond. There is a barbecue area and a tree deck on the grounds, where you can immerse yourself in the outdoors while feeling the fresh highland breezes.

Fishing Area Yamasato

• 3866 Kobuchizawa-cho, Hokuto City, Yamanashi MAP
• 5 min. drive from JR Kobuchizawa Station
• Fishing 8:00 - 15:00 (last admission)
• Wednesdays (open if Wednesday is a national holiday) *Open all year during GW and summer vacation periods
• Rainbow trout fishing" (1 hour, including equipment rental): 2,500 yen; "Catching" (30 minutes, 4 rainbow trout released): 2,500 yen
• 0551-36-2830
• Free of charge

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Yatsugatake Long Riding "Experience Horse Riding

Elegant horse trekking in the forest

The "Experience Horseback Riding" program is popular, where visitors take a lesson in the field and then go for a walk on a horse in the forest. 45-minute, 60-minute, 80-minute, and 120-minute programs are available, and all courses include a basic lesson in the field, followed by a horse trekking tour in the nearby forest, led by a Staff/staff member. After taking a basic lesson on the grounds, the staff will lead you on a horse trek through the nearby forest. After the basic lesson, the staff will lead you on a horse trekking tour through the nearby forest, where you can spend an extraordinary time experiencing the beauty of Yatsugatake's forests while rocking comfortably on the back of a horse. The longer you ride the horse, the more accustomed you will become to its movements and the less tense you will feel, so we recommend that you choose a longer course.

A variety of programs for playing with horses

Family programs are also available: children ages 3 to 6 can Another unique feature of the Property is the "Kids' Experience Riding" program, where children ages 3 to 6 can take the reins and ride a horse instead of a pony. For those who are not confident enough to ride a horse, Staff/staff members can pull a horse for you.

Children up to 3 years old can ride a horse together with their parents, making it a great photo opportunity. Through horseback riding, visitors can develop their flexibility and core strength, and spend invaluable time interacting with animals.

Yatsugatake Long Riding

• 10265 Kobuchizawa-cho, Hokuto City, Yamanashi MAP
• 5 minutes drive from JR Kobuchizawa Station (free shuttle service available)
• 8:00-19:00
• No holidays
• Experience horseback riding: 9,200 yen for 45 minutes, 12,600 yen for 60 minutes
• 0551-45-9853
• Free of charge

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Moegi no Mura "Segway Park Ride" "Hands-on Experience Workshop

Let's go out on a Segway in the forest!

The "Segway Park Ride," a walk on a Segway through the grounds lined with gardens, restaurants, and cafes, is popular. Participants must be between 16 and 65 years old and weigh between 45 kg and 118 kg. After a 30-minute lesson on how to safely operate and drive a Segway, you will be taken on a tour with a guide. You will enjoy an exhilarating ride along a walking trail through the forest, admire the " Natural Gardens MOEGI " planted with local wildflowers, and ride through the woodchip-paved "Moegi no Mura Hiroba" (Moegi Village Square).

Hand weaving, woodworking, and paper crafting" Experiences that can be enjoyed even in the rain

The on-site craft store offers three types of Experience workshops using cloth, wood, and paper. At the "lou b. Hand Weaving Experience Workshop," visitors can learn how to use a pre-prepared loom and choose their favorite color and material from approximately 500 types of threads to enjoy the experience of hand weaving.

At "Shizenmoku Koubou ONO," visitors can experience woodworking using thinned wood from Yatsugatake, and at "Paper Bug," visitors can try their hand at paper crafting, choosing from more than 15 different kits. At all workshops, instructors give detailed explanations, so even beginners can feel at ease. This is a great way for parents and children of all ages to spend a rainy day.

Moegi Village

• 3545 Kiyosato, Takane-cho, Hokuto City, Yamanashi MAP
• 8 min. walk from JR Kiyosato Station, 15 min. from Nagasaka Interchange on Chuo Expressway.
• Take a bus from JR Kiyosato Station, get off at "Moegi no Mura, Music Box Museum" and walk for a short time.
• Varies according to Property.
• Open all year round *Depends on Property
• 0551-48-3522
• Free of charge
• For details on hours of operation and holidays of each Property, please check the website.
  
  

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Kiyosato Forest "Pottery workshop

Create memories of your trip at a pottery class

The "Forest Workshop" is located on the premises, which also includes a Restaurant, Tennis Courts, Park Golf, and other Sports Facilities, and offers three classes: Ceramics, Silver Accessories, and Woodworking. All of these classes are open to both children and adults, and are well known for producing highly practical works of art.
The pottery class is one of the easiest to try, as it is held for a long period of time. The pottery class is held for a long period of time and is an easy challenge. The secret of the class's popularity is that there is little room for error, so you can create your own original works of art. With the advice of Staff/staff members, you can create plates, bowls, teacups, etc., and then color them to your liking to complete the Experience. After firing and other processes, the finished product is delivered to your home three months later.

Kiyosato Forest

• 3545-1 Kiyosato, Takane-cho, Hokuto City, Yamanashi MAP
• 5 min. drive from JR Kiyosato Station
• Varies depending on the class. Ceramic art class: End of April - beginning of October, 10:00-18:00 (For details on dates, please check the website at )
• Varies depending on the class.
• Ceramic art class: 2,600 yen and up
• 0551-48-3151
• Free of charge
• For details on dates, hours, and holidays of each class, please check the website.

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Takizawa Farm "Ice Cream Making Experience

A variety of unique dairy farming Experiences

This sightseeing ranch offers visitors the opportunity to interact with horses, cows, ponies, goats, rabbits, pigs, and other animals. A wide variety of ranch-like programs are available, such as horseback riding lessons, cow milking experience, highland vegetable harvesting experience, and tractor ride tours, to spend a peaceful time.
Of particular note is the experience of making ice cream from freshly squeezed milk. Staff/staff members will carefully teach you how to make it, and the simple process is very popular with families, as they can enjoy freshly made, thick ice cream. Similarly, there is an experience to make butter from freshly squeezed milk, both of which require advance reservations.

Takizawa Farm

• 23-1 Nobeyama, Minamimaki-mura, Minamisaku-gun, Nagano MAP
• 7 min. drive from JR Nobeyama Station
• Ice cream factory 9:00-17:00, Restaurant 10:00-16:00L.O.
• May-September: open daily, October-April: open daily
• Ice Cream Making Experience: 1,000 yen, Butter Making Experience: 1,000 yen
  Reservations required; minimum of 2 people for both.
• 0267-98-2222
• Free of charge

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Hoshino Resorts RISONARE Yatsugatake

A wine resort with a European townscape on the Yatsugatake plateau

Enjoy shopping and dining at "Piment Street," where 19 stores are lined up, and spend a luxurious time at "YATSUGATAKE Wine House," where 24 kinds of wines from Yamanashi and Nagano are available for you to find the one you are looking for.

During your stay, there is an indoor swimming pool that can be used before or after check-in, horseback riding, aerial walks, and many other activities to enjoy nature to the fullest. Whether you choose to spend your time quietly at the Books & Café or actively playing, you are free to do so. Enjoy your resort stay in your own style, surrounded by the richness of nature and the aroma of wine.