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Tajima Pasture Park: A Rural Retreat
Experience rural Japan at Tajima Pasture Park: farm animals, scenic views, seasonal fun, and local cuisine in Hyogo Prefecture.
Tajima Pasture Park offers a refreshing escape into nature with animal encounters and seasonal activities. Located in Hyogo, it's a place to see Tajima cattle, interact with farm animals, and enjoy outdoor recreation. With free admission and parking, it's an accessible destination for families and nature lovers.
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A brief summary to Tajima Pasture Park
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Plan your visit
1033 Tando, Shinonsen, Tando, Mikata District, Hyogo, 669-6813, JP
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Tajima Pasture Park is a sprawling pastoral landscape in the Mikata District of Hyogo Prefecture, offering visitors a chance to connect with nature and farm life. The park is home to diverse animals, including the famed Tajima cattle, sheep, goats, rabbits, chickens, wallabies, and even ostriches. It's designed to encourage children to learn the value of life and respect for living beings through interactions with animals.
The park spans 210 hectares and is divided into sections, including a farm village area with a restaurant, accommodations, a BBQ house, and the Tajima Cattle Museum. Visitors can explore grassy fields and enjoy views of the surrounding mountains. Seasonal activities include skiing and sledding in the winter, plus BBQ and tennis during warmer months. The park also provides cooking workshops.
The Tajima Cattle Museum allows visitors to study the carefully bred Tajima cattle, a breed that even locals may not often see. The park aims to provide a place to watch these cows grazing. The Makiba no Yado Exchange Center offers accommodations for longer stays, featuring local cuisine including Tajima beef and snow crab.
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Getting There
Public Transport
From JR Hamasaka Station, take the Shin'onsen-Chomin Bus to the Tando bus stop. Alternatively, take the Zentan Bus (Tajimawaru) to Tajima Pasture Park. Zentan Express bus from Osaka and Kobe to Hamasaka, get off at Yumura Onsen, then take the town loop line bus (Teragi) to Tando bus stop. Bus fares range from ¥200-¥500 depending on the route and distance.
Driving
Tajima Pasture Park is located at 1033 Tando, Shinonsen, Mikata District, Hyogo 669-6813. From major expressways, follow Route 9 and look for signs to Shinonsen and Tajima Pasture Park. Parking is free. Toll costs vary depending on the expressway used.
A brief summary to Tajima Pasture Park
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