[Taxi plan] Koiwai Farm 3-hour course

One of the largest private integrated farms in Japan, popular as a spot connected to Kenji Miyazawa.
At the tourist area "Makiba-en" located in the center of the farm, you can enjoy various attractions and gourmet food, as well as guided tours of production sites that are closed to the public.

In February 2017, 21 buildings on the farm were designated as nationally designated important cultural properties.

An Edohigan spreads its branches leisurely against the backdrop of snow-covered Mt. Iwate. The exact age of the tree is unknown, but it was planted about 100 years ago as a shade tree to protect cattle, which don't like the heat, from the strong summer sun when it was used as pasture land. It has become a hot topic for its beautiful scenery, and has been used as a filming location for the movie ``Mibu Gishiden'' and the TV drama series ``Dondo Hare.'' [Blooming period] Late April to early May

The dairy factory, which is built on a meadow surrounded by red pine forests, has a Scandinavian-style design that is designed to harmonize with the farm's natural environment. Milk, butter, cheese, and other products are manufactured using traditional techniques and strict hygiene control, and you can watch videos to watch the process.

With the concept of "see, touch, create," this facility brings together Morioka's traditional techniques such as crafts, folk crafts, and food.In addition to a handmade workshop zone with 15 workshops, over 4,000 types of local products are on display and for sale. is also being carried out. The handmade workshops are especially popular, and you can see up close how the craftsmen use their traditional methods, as well as receive instructions directly from the craftsmen as you create your own original work.