Healed by animals and nature! 4 petting farms near Tokyo

I've been to all the places to play in Tokyo! I want something relaxing once in a while! For those people, we recommend a ranch experience where you can interact with animals and refresh yourself in nature!
There are many wonderful ranches in the suburbs of Tokyo where you can easily visit, interact with animals, and be refreshed by the beauty of nature.
In this issue, we will introduce four carefully selected “petting farms” that we particularly recommend. These spots are perfect for a weekend outing or a short trip for healing. Please take this opportunity to leave the hustle and bustle of the city behind and enjoy some relaxing time with the animals.

1.Sudo Ranch 【Tateyama City, Chiba】

Sudo Ranch, located in Tateyama City, Chiba , is a ranch surrounded by the mild climate of Minami-Boso and has an appealing, homey atmosphere. With a history of more than 100 years since its establishment, the ranch currently raises mainly Jersey cows, and its dairy products using fresh milk from the ranch have gained a good reputation. Particularly noteworthy dairy products are the single milk!

Focusing on the differences of each cow's milk, the milk from each cow is specially divided and sold. This special product, which allows visitors to feel the importance of each individual life, has a taste unique to Sudo Farm, which integrates farming, production, and sales.

On the premises, visitors can interact with the cows, try their hand at milking, and experience making butter, and many families, couples, and friends participate in these activities.

Visitors can enjoy a close-up look at the cows as they spend their time sprawled out in the spacious pastureland, a relaxing experience that cannot be had in the city. The attached café offers rich soft-serve ice cream and fresh shakes made from soft-serve ice cream, making it a perfect place to take a short break. Why not stop by during your visit to Minami-Boso and spend a relaxing time with nature and animals?

Sudo Farm

住所	337 Ando, Tateyama City, Chiba Prefecture
電話番号	0470-28-4035
営業時間	11:00-18:30
公式サイト	https://www.sudo-farm.com/

2.Narita Dream Farm 【Narita City, Chiba】

Narita Dream Farm, located in Narita City, is a family-oriented sightseeing ranch with extensive grounds. It is popular among all ages, from small children to adults, for its extensive areas where visitors can interact with a variety of animals, including cows, sheep, goats, and rabbits.

In particular, there are many programs that allow visitors to enjoy direct interaction with the animals, such as milking and feeding sheep.

There is also a handcraft workshop and camping area on the grounds, allowing visitors to spend a whole day actively in nature. The garden area, with its seasonal flowers, is also a highlight, especially colorful in spring and early summer.

Also of note is the “[Easy Set Plan] Unlimited Play & Ranch Entrance Ticket.

In addition to admission to the ranch, this plan allows visitors to freely enjoy approximately five different types of play facilities, including archery, putting golf, a trolley train, athletics, and go-carts. Families with small children as well as couples and friends can easily enjoy physical exercise and play, making it an ideal place for refreshment. Since active play is also available after interacting with the animals, visitors can spend the entire day without getting bored. It is a relaxing spot where you can enjoy nature and animals to your heart's content while being surrounded by the simple warmth of a ranch.

Narita Dream Farm

住所	730-3 Naki, Narita City, Chiba Prefecture
電話番号	0476-96-1001
営業時間	Weekdays: 9:30 - 16:30 Weekends and holidays: 9:30 - 17:00
定休日	The park may be temporarily closed due to weather conditions or emergency maintenance.
公式サイト	https://www.yumebokujo.com/en-index.html

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3.Hattori Ranch【Aikawa Town, Kanagawa】

Hattori Ranch, located in the town of Aikawa in Kanagawa Prefecture, is a vast sightseeing ranch surrounded by the beautiful nature of the Tanzawa Mountains. Visitors can enjoy interacting freely with the many animals, including cows, horses, sheep, goats, and rabbits. In particular, the experience of being up close and personal with cows and sheep is very popular with both children and adults.

A wide variety of hands-on experiences are available, such as working on the farm, milking cows, making butter, and feeding cows, allowing visitors to enjoy the experience that best suits their purpose!

Inside the ranch there is also a genuine ice cream factory, “Casalinga,” where you can taste gelato and soft-serve ice cream made from freshly milked cows.

This is a spot where you can experience the luxury of spending time with animals under a blue sky and refreshing yourself in nature. This ranch is perfect for those who want to spend a relaxing and healing day on weekends and consecutive holidays.

Hattori Ranch

住所	6087, Hanbara, Aikawa-cho, Aiko-gun, Kanagawa
電話番号	046-281-0917
営業時間	10:00 to 17:00
定休日	Closed on Fridays during the winter (Nov. ~ Feb.) (except holidays)
公式サイト	https://kanagawa-hattoribokujou.com/

4.Hachijo Fuji Pasture and Fureai Ranch 【Hachijo Town, Tokyo】

Hachijo Fuji Pasture and Fureai Ranch is located in Tokyo, yet offers visitors the opportunity to enjoy the richness of nature. Located halfway up Hachijo-fuji, the symbol of Hachijojima, the ranch offers a spectacular view of the vast expanse of pastureland. Cows, horses, and goats live freely in the pasture, and visitors can enjoy interacting with the animals. （Visitors are welcome to interact with the animals (direct contact is not allowed, but you can get up close and personal with them).

) In particular, spending time watching the cows grazing leisurely is a relaxing experience that cannot be had in the city.

Another attraction is the panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean on a clear day. This is a great spot for those who want to take a deep breath in nature and be soothed by the serenity of the animals. This is a place to visit when you want to experience something a little special in your trip.

Hachijo Fuji Pasture and Fureai Farm

住所	5627-1, Ohgago, Hachijo-cho, Hachijojima, Tokyo, Japan
電話番号	04996-2-1125
営業時間	9:00-16:00
定休日	no rest

Summary

In this issue, we have introduced four ranches in the suburbs of Tokyo that are perfect for those who want to interact with animals and be healed by nature.
All of them are highly recommended for those who want to spend a peaceful moment away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Why not plan an outing for your next vacation where you can interact with animals and be healed by the energy of nature?
Wonderful experiences and memories are surely waiting for you.