230 Ikenokahara, Heisenji-cho, Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture
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Cost per person
¥500
Located in the highlands spanning Katsuyama and Ono cities, the Okuechizen Plateau Ranch in Fukui Prefecture offers a unique opportunity to interact with approximately 200 Holstein cows. Visitors can enjoy hands-on experiences like feeding the cows and learning about livestock farming through guided tours of the barns. A highlight is the "Milking Experience Robot Oku-chan," which provides a fun, simulated milking activity. The ranch is accessible by car (20 minutes from Ono IC) or train (25 minutes from Echizen-Ono Station on the JR Etsumi-Hoku Line). Admission is free, making it an affordable and educational destination for families and animal lovers.
Barrier-free facilities: Wheelchair-accessible toilet available. Size: 272.5 ha