🗺️ Kazumaki Highland Ranchくずまき高原牧場

Located at an altitude of 650 meters, it is one of the largest public ranches in Japan. Amid the tranquil scenery of grazing sheep, visitors can experience dairy farming and ranch activities at this popular tourist spot in Iwate Prefecture. Recommended activities include feeding calves and beef cattle (reservation required). During the experience, caregivers explain details such as "calves can be used for meat a few months after birth," helping participants understand the value of the lives of beef cattle. There is also an interactive area where visitors can get close to animals such as cows, alpacas, mini horses, rabbits, goats, and sheep. After various experiences, guests can head to the restaurant to taste dishes made from the ranch-raised Wagyu beef. Among them, the rare "Kuzumaki Plateau Beef," with an annual production of only 30 heads, is a must-try delicacy that is hard to find in regular supermarkets. There is also a barbecue hut that operates only on weekends and national holidays, as well as a bakery filled with breads made from Kuzumaki Plateau milk, free of additives. The ranch features two accommodation facilities: a two-story wooden lodge made from local larch wood and a community center equipped with a large bath. It’s a great opportunity to spend a relaxing time in a serene environment, allowing for physical and mental rejuvenation.

Located at an altitude of 650 meters, it is one of the largest public ranches in Japan. A highly popular tourist attraction in Iwate Prefecture. In addition to feeding activities for cows, the animal interaction area where you can get close to alpacas and rabbits is also very popular. The restaurant offers the rare "Kuzumaki Highland Beef." There are also accommodation facilities that provide a panoramic view of the entire ranch.