Apr 3, 2014 - 1 min read

A Day at Makaino Farm in Fujinomiya

The Farm on Asagiri Plateau at the foot of Mt. Fuji

By Tyra 'nell Pille-Lu

Community writer

Makaino had a little lamb, little lamb, little lamb. Its fleece was white as snow.

The Asagiri Plateau, located at the foot of Mt. Fuji, is one of Japan's top "dairylands."

Makaino Farm has rarely -- if ever -- been covered in waist-deep snow. So most visitors had their lunches inside their cars.

This is was the view that greeted us when we entered the farm after passing the receptionist's place.

Several visitors still flocked to the place despite the waist-deep snow that covered the whole place.

Mt. Fuji stands majestic as it captures not just the farm visitors' fancy, but the animals' as well.

A closer peek at the highest mountain in Japan.

The stairway not to heaven, but to the rabbits' man-made burrow.

Welcome to the horses and cows' stable where you can freely pet these gentle animals.

During regular visiting days, this is where visitors can pet the horses. On this snowy day, all animals were kept inside their cages and stables. So there were none to pet at all.

The paved roads are slippery due to the melting snow.

The entrance fee was waived because the place was covered in snow. This is one good reason why I love the snow, aside from its tranquil beauty.

Winter wonderland at Makaino Farm in Fujinomiya City

During regular visiting days, this is where the children can run around with the rabbits, goats and pigs.

The mountain goats kept still by the snow.

From the sheep and goats' stable, we went down to the rabbits and hamsters' cages.

Makaino Ranch, where you can see different kinds of sheep, goats and other farm animals.

Going to higher grounds to ride on the sled.

The entrance to the farm's store where you can purchase fresh cow's milk, cheese and other dairy products from the farm.

"We want Makaino Farm to remain a place where the importance of agriculture and gentle touch can be felt -- where people and nature can come together, whatever the trend of the times is." Indeed, true to the farm management's primary objective, my friend and I enjoyed the company of farm animals like mountain goats, cows, horses, different kinds of birds and hamsters, among others. Despite the snow covered place, we were able to pet and feed the rabbits and the sheep inside their cages and stables. It was an unforgettable experience at the foot of Mt. Fuji.

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By Tyra 'nell Pille-Lu

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Tyra 'nell Pille-Lu Photographer 11 years ago

Leah -- It was the first time that it snowed real hard in this place. Luckily, it added to the beauty I wanted to capture. Petting the animals are much fun, though, they smell but that's the only downside of it, it doesn't equate to the fulfillment you will get when you experience it.