Koiwai Farm Makiba-en
Open by month
Partly closed in January: some days or parts are closed — see the official site. New Year (Dec 29 – Jan 3): open.
Open in February. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in March. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in April. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in May. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in June. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in July. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in August. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in September. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in October. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in November. No seasonal closure recorded.
Partly closed in December: some days or parts are closed — see the official site. New Year (Dec 29 – Jan 3): open.
Checked against the official site on 2026-10-15.
The visitor area of one of Japan’s largest private farms, below Mt. Iwate. Meet sheep and horses, try farm dairy food, and see historic barns listed as Important Cultural Properties.
Important Cultural Property (21 farm buildings)
Nearby
- Ishiwari-zakura (Rock-Splitting Cherry Tree) ≈ 35 min by car
- Morioka Castle Ruins Park ≈ 35 min by car
- Hoonji Temple (500 Rakan) ≈ 35 min by car
- Morioka Takuboku & Kenji Seishunkan ≈ 35 min by car
- Iwate Bank Red Brick Building ≈ 35 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- About 30–35 min by Iwate Kotsu bus from Morioka Sta. (stop 10); 3 buses a day, Apr 11–Nov 30 only
Few buses — check times or join a tour - Fee
- Adults ¥800, children (5–12) ¥300 (green season)
- Good to know
- Apr 1 to mid-Nov 9:00–17:00 (last entry 16:00). In winter it opens only for events; during Winter Lights (Dec 1–Jan 17) it opens from noon with some facilities
- Time needed
- 3 h
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-15. Report outdated info