Visitor Guide
VISITOR GUIDE
FAQ
Business days and admission information
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Except for the New Year's holiday period, there are no regular closing days.
Farm Announcement
However, Farm Market and Restaurant Till's will be closed on Mondays during the winter season from January to February (or Tuesday if Monday is a public holiday), and the paid area of the farm will be closed from early December to mid-March during the winter season. For more details, please check the "News" section on the top page. -
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We accept various credit cards, electronic money, and QR code payments. However, please note that the following facilities only accept cash: Rainbow Hill View Terrace, Egg School, admission ticket vending machines, animal treat vending machines, etc.
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If you dine or shop at "Till's Natural Food Restaurant," "Kinomi Welcome Shop," or "Farm Market," you can enter the free area and there is no entrance fee.
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Starting in April 2023, vehicle access to the farm is no longer permitted, and visitors are now required to explore on foot. Please use the shuttle bus or rental bicycle service within the farm grounds.
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For disease prevention purposes, only dogs are allowed to enter, and a dog admission ticket and a dog accompaniment consent form are required. Service dogs are exempt from this rule and can enter the building without an admission ticket. Please see the following page for details.
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We offer special rates for groups and school field trips. For smoother service, we request that groups and school field trips make reservations in advance. Please make your reservation at least one week prior to your visit.
For group and school field trip customers
About meals and restaurants
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Enjoy a lunch buffet and lunch course at "Till's Natural Food Restaurant" (reservations required). In addition to self-service BBQ at "Farm Square," light snacks such as soft serve ice cream and grilled sausages are available at "Welcome Shop Kinomi," and there is also a corner where you can take out bakery items from "Farm Market." On Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays only, you can also enjoy rice topped with freshly laid eggs at "Rainbow Hill View Terrace."
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We accept advance reservations. Advance reservations are especially recommended as we anticipate crowds on weekends, holidays, and long weekends. Please feel free to inquire about wedding use, group bookings, and private rentals.
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We have approximately 110 seats. We also provide high chairs, children's cutlery, and a nursing room.
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Food allergy information is indicated on the buffet menu cards, so we ask our customers to make their own judgments.
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"Till's Natural Food Restaurant" is open as a cafe from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM (last order at 4:30 PM). We offer an organic drink bar, various sweets, and alcoholic beverages. Opening hours may change depending on the season.
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Food purchased at facilities within Ark Tategamori can be brought into the paid area of the farm and consumed there.
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Bringing packed lunches into the farm is not permitted. (This does not apply to elementary school and kindergarten field trips.) Ark Tategamori is a food-themed facility that practices integrated production agriculture without the use of pesticides or chemical fertilizers, so we appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
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"Till's Natural Food Restaurant" offers only a buffet during lunchtime.
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"Till's Natural Food Restaurant" has a private room available for up to 8 people. 90 minutes ¥3,000 (tax included)
About farm facilities
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There are four restrooms in the paid area of the farm and four in the free area. There are two accessible restrooms, one at "Restaurant Till's" and the other at "Farm Market," and they are available for anyone to use. Baby changing stations are provided in the accessible restrooms.
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Walking around the ranch takes about an hour for those who walk quickly. Although there are some hills and slopes, we recommend taking your time and spending 2-3 hours walking around. You can enjoy a pleasant stroll through the beautiful natural surroundings.
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There are two vending machines for drinks: one outside the "Farm Market" and another in the "Wanpaku Hiroba" area within the paid farm area. The "Farm Market" also sells drinks made from the farm's produce, so you can purchase them whenever you get thirsty.
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During the paid admission period, a sightseeing bus operates every day, including weekdays. The loop takes approximately 20 minutes, so please feel free to use it.
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If you show your admission ticket for the day or an annual passport that is still valid, you can ride for free.
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These items are available for purchase at the "Herb & Plant Shop" at the farm entrance. We offer a wide selection of gardening supplies, including herb seedlings, flower seedlings, planters, and planter decorations.
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Smoking is prohibited in the paid area of the farm, so there are no designated smoking areas. There is one designated smoking area in the free area: East side of the farm market (facing the agricultural road).
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Rentals are accepted at the farm entrance. To use the service, you will need to fill out a "Rental Bicycle Application and Consent Form" and present your identification.
About animals and experiences
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About 10 different kinds of animals live here, including sheep, goats, chickens, ponies, and rabbits. They roam freely and without restraint, so you might encounter them in unexpected places. Enjoy interacting with them, such as feeding them, and quietly observe them living in their natural habitat.
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You can interact with most of the animals. Please be gentle and quiet when interacting with them, and be especially careful to avoid getting bitten, especially if you have young children. Most of the animals are docile, but hitting or squeezing them too hard may cause unexpected injuries.
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Please refrain from feeding grass to the animals. Some plants can cause stomach upset in animals. There is a vending machine for "animal feed" on the premises, so please use that instead.
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It can be given to sheep, goats, ponies, and rabbits. Do not give it to birds, as it may cause digestive upset.
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We hold various workshops at the "Herb & Plant Shop." You can experience snow globe making and solar lantern making (contents may change). We are closed during the winter season. The experience menu changes depending on the season and the day.
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There is a separate admission ticket fee for entering paid areas.
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Due to space limitations, we are generally open to discussing options such as dividing the session into multiple meetings or locations. Please feel free to contact us.
Inquiry
For those with children
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"Till's Natural Food Restaurant" has a nursing room equipped with a bed for laying babies down. Within the paid area of the farm, there is a simple changing table at "Rainbow Hill View Terrace" (open only on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays).
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The lunch buffet at "Till's Natural Food Restaurant" offers a variety of dishes. All items are safe for children to eat, including vegetables grown without pesticides or chemical fertilizers, and additive-free ham and sausages. The bread from the "Bakery Corner," made with organic JAS-certified wheat, is also popular. You can also take it to go and enjoy it on the farm.
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We have installed playground equipment in the "Wanpaku Hiroba" and "Niji no Oka Garden" areas of the ranch. In addition, beyond the "Kaoru Kaze no Garden," there is a treehouse called "Kukunochi" that you can actually climb and play in. Furthermore, animals roam freely in various parts of the grounds and in the "Animal House," so you can enjoy the experience of interacting with them directly.
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The areas around "Farm Market" and "Till's Natural Food Restaurant" are equipped with ramps and multi-purpose restrooms for those using strollers or wheelchairs. "Fragrant Breeze Garden," where you can stroll around on foot, is designed to be comfortable for everyone. Foldable strollers can also be placed on the carriers of the sightseeing bus.
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You are welcome to bring your own baby food. If you need hot water for formula, please ask a staff member.
Affordable
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Persons with disabilities are eligible for a discounted admission fee, which is half the regular price. Please purchase a ticket for persons with disabilities at the ticket machine and present your disability certificate upon entry. Companions are not eligible for the discount.
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The areas around "Farm Market" and "Till's Natural Food Restaurant" are equipped with ramps and multi-purpose restrooms for wheelchair and stroller users. "Fragrant Breeze Garden," where you can stroll around on foot, is designed to be comfortable for everyone to enjoy.
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Folding wheelchairs can be folded and transported on the tour bus's carrier. Please note that the older bonnet buses do not have lifts, so passengers and their companions must board and alight on their own. Non-folding wheelchairs and electric wheelchairs cannot be loaded onto the tour bus. Thank you for your understanding.
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Service dogs are allowed on the farm and in all facilities and shops.
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Please include details such as the type of disability your group has, the date, and the number of people in your group when you contact us. Please contact us at least one week before your planned visit.
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There is one unit each at the Farm Market and the Farm Entrance.
Regarding filming and media coverage
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You are free to take photos for personal use, but photography for commercial or profit-making purposes, publication on social media or other platforms for commercial or profit-making purposes (unless permitted by us), and photography that violates public order and morals or causes inconvenience to other customers are prohibited. Please contact us for media inquiries or individual projects.
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You are free to take photos for personal use, but photography for commercial or profit-making purposes, publication on social media or other platforms for commercial or profit-making purposes (unless permitted by us), and photography that violates public order and morals or causes inconvenience to other customers are prohibited. Please contact us for media inquiries or individual projects.
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We also accept requests for wedding and family photography. Please contact us if you are interested.
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Drone photography is prohibited. Please contact us for media inquiries or individual projects.
If you have any other questions about the farm or Ark Tategamori,
Please contact us via the inquiry form.