Mother Farm
マザー牧場Mother Farm, located on Mount Kano in the Boso Peninsula, Chiba Prefecture, offers expansive views of the surrounding mountains, Tokyo Bay, and, on clear days, Mount Fuji. Established in 1962 by Hisakichi Maeda, the founder of the Sankei Shimbun and developer of Tokyo Tower, the farm spans 250 hectares. It was named in honour of Maeda’s late mother, inspired by her wish for a cow to ease the family’s life.
The farm was founded to promote agriculture and livestock farming and continues to host a wide variety of animals, including sheep, cows, horses, goats, pigs, alpacas, capybaras, rabbits, and guinea pigs. Visitors can enjoy hands-on experiences such as feeding the animals and participating in daily interaction events.
Activities
Mother Farm Tour DX
This 2.4 km guided tour takes visitors through a large area difficult to explore on foot. Participants ride a vehicle, stopping to pet animals, watch farm work, and see rare breeds, including alpacas, up close.
Flower Viewing
Mother Farm features seasonal flower fields that change colors throughout the year:
- Mid June – Mid July: About 2,000 hydrangeas near the Fruit Orchard and Hydrangea Garden.
- July – September: Petunias brighten the fields in vivid pink.
- August – November: Kochia transitions from green to red and yellow.
- January – February: Over a million Japan Narcissus bloom with a delicate fragrance.
- February: Wintersweet flowers bloom in the Wintersweet Garden.
- Late February – Mid April: Vast fields of rapeseed.
- Mid April – Mid May: About a million nemophilas colour the farm in light blue.
Fruit Picking
Seasonal fruit picking is available with an admission fee plus a charge for the picking pack:
- Mid January – May: Strawberries
- August: Blueberries (about 1,200 plants)
- Mid August – Mid October: Figs
- Mid September – October: Sweet potatoes
- November: Kiwis
Amusement Park Waku-Waku
Popular with children, the park features a giant maze, shooting rides, a Ferris Wheel, family coaster, Cycle Monorail, gem and fossil hunts, and more. There are also cute buses, including the Ton-Ton Bus and Wanwan Bus.
Courses to Enjoy the Farm
Model courses are available to help visitors enjoy Mother Farm at their own pace. Options include a classic course for first-time or returning visitors, dog-friendly plans, rainy day plans, and group plans.
Besides day tickets, Mother Farm offers a two-year pass and an All-Day Riding Pass for Waku-Waku Land. Parking fees apply, and combo tickets are available for admission to Mother Farm plus other attractions. For full details, check the official Mother Farm website.
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