Koiwai Farm
Japan's largest private farm, operating since 1891 against a backdrop of Mt. Iwate. Dairy cattle, horses and sheep roam vast pastures; a 2-kilometre cherry-lined avenue becomes a pink tunnel each late April.
2–3 hours
¥800 (Green Season, mid-April–Nov); ¥400 (winter)
9:00–17:30 (Apr–Nov); 9:00–16:30 (Dec–Mar); open year-round
Late April–May (cherry); June–October (green season)
Bus from Morioka Station (approx. 35 min)
Location
Why Visit
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A lone Iwate pine tree framed by Mt. Iwate is one of the most photographed natural scenes in the region
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2 km of single-trunk cherry trees form a perfect avenue — one of Tohoku's best sakura spots
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Farm-made soft cream, cheese and sausages are sold at the visitor centre
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Horse riding, milking and butter-making workshops run throughout the year
Local Tips
One of Japan's largest private farms — the Koiwai Holstein dairy is famous across Japan for its milk and soft-serve ice cream. Spring brings cherry blossoms across the pastureland with the Iwate mountains behind — a genuinely beautiful scene. The farm is 15 minutes by bus from Shizukuishi Station on the Tazawako Line. Combine with Hachimantai Plateau.
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