Koiwai Farm Exploration Tour to be held on Saturday, May 30! Now accepting participants!

Guided tour of important cultural properties & search for wild birds in Koiwai Forest!

In the morning, you will enjoy a guided tour of the Uemaru Cowshed Group, the birthplace of Koiwai Farm dairy farming, one of the 21 important cultural properties of Koiwai Farm facilities located at Koiwai Farm. Koiwai beef curry will be served for lunch! In the afternoon, we will explore the forest that the farm has nurtured over the years. In the afternoon, we will explore the forest that the farm has nurtured over the years and watch for wild birds in the rich natural environment.
This is a special tour to fully enjoy the history, culture, food, and nature of Koiwai Farm.

Holding period

Saturday, May 30,
*For livestock quarantine sanitation reasons, those who have returned from overseas within a week of their return will not be allowed to attend.

reception (desk)

9:40 –
Registration at the entrance of Makibaen

Hours.

10:00 – 14:30

Charge

4,000 yen per person
*Includes entrance fee to Makibaen and meals

Flow of the day

9：40 Registration (at entrance of Makibaen)
10：00 Koiwai Farm Important Cultural Property Gallery and Kamimaru Cattle Barn Group
12：00 Lunch (Koiwai Beef Curry Rice)
13：00 Forest Exploration and Bird Watching
14：00 Dismissal in Makibaen

equipment

Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing. (long sleeves, long pants, sneakers or trekking shoes)
Bring binoculars if you have them.

Application

Please apply using the reservation form below at least 3 days prior to the date of the event.

You can also apply by phone or email.

Please provide the following information when you apply.
1) Your name (furigana) e.g. Taro Koiwai
2) Date of birth e.g. April 1, 2000
3) Your contact information (phone number)
4) Means of transportation e.g. car, bus, etc. on the day

Koiwai Farm Foundation
Phone: 019-613-8081 (Office hours: 8:30-17:00)
Email: info@koiwaizaidan.or.jp
(Office hours: 8:30-17:00)

precautions

For livestock quarantine and hygiene reasons, those who have returned from overseas within a week are not allowed to participate.
In case of stormy weather, the event will be cancelled. In case of cancellation, we will inform you by the evening of the previous day.
Please come to the tour reception desk in front of the entrance of Makiba-en 10 minutes before the departure time on the day of the tour.
Please come to the reception desk at the entrance of Makibaen 10 minutes prior to the departure time.
If you feel unwell or sick during the tour, please consult the guide.
Children (elementary school students and younger) are not allowed to participate in the tour alone. Children (elementary school age and younger) must be accompanied by an adult.
Pets are not allowed to join the tour.