Visitor Experiences
A small horse farm in Miyota, Nagano — about 30 minutes from Karuizawa. Meet Sena, our black Friesian, and the ponies.
Day visits & winter experiences · Enquiries welcome
From December to March, Sena in the snow is the star of the farm.
Meet. Feed. Ride.
A day at the farm
Drop in for the simple pleasures — meeting the animals, feeding them, a first ride led by our staff — or book one of our winter experiences, made for guests who come to Karuizawa for the snow.
This page gathers everything a day visitor needs: what you can do, what it costs, and how to ask us anything.
Nishi-Karuizawa Horse Terrace is operated by the Karuizawa International Education Group, together with Tengu no Chaya Ryokan next door. All prices include tax.
01 / Day experiences
No booking is needed for these everyday experiences — just come to the farm. Details may change with the animals’ condition and the weather, so please contact us before your visit.
All prices include tax. Experiences may change or be cancelled depending on the animals’ condition and the weather.
First time near a horse?
Our staff lead the horse while you ride — a gentle first experience, popular with children and first-time riders. Feeding the ponies and goats is another easy way to say hello.
02 / Winter experiences · December–March
Three experiences designed for winter visitors — many of them in Karuizawa for skiing, staying a night or two, or coming up from Tokyo for the day. Please book these in advance.
The face of winter
Portraits with our black Friesian in the snow, shot by our staff (your own phone or camera is welcome, too). About 20 minutes, including time up close with Sena.
JPY 6,600per group, incl. tax
Premium sessions with a professional photographer, and a special shoot with our group’s Ferrari SF90 Spider, are on the photography page.
See the photography pageSixty minutes with the horses
A 60-minute pack of time with the horses: grooming, a led ride and photos. Starts at 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00, for up to 6 guests. Children are welcome.
JPY 15,000adults · JPY 12,000 children, per person, incl. tax
Book this experienceHalf a day, farm and ryokan
The horse experience plus a meal (or a hot-spring bath) at Tengu no Chaya, the ryokan right next door to the farm. An easy half-day outing from Karuizawa.
JPY 15,000per person, incl. tax
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Winter at the farm
In winter the whole farm changes pace: snowfields, Mt. Asama, and horses in their thick winter coats. Snow scenes depend on snowfall — if the weather turns severe, we switch to stable programs for safety.
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03 / More ways to enjoy
Some guests stay overnight with the horses, and some come back every month. These pages are for them.
Photography
Three plans, from a relaxed staff-shot portrait to a session with a professional photographer — plus a special shoot with our group’s Ferrari SF90 Spider.
Visit the photography pageOvernight camp
Overnight camps where every child is paired with their own pony, with stays and meals at Tengu no Chaya Ryokan. (Page in Japanese.)
Visit the pony camp pageMonthly plans
Horse boarding, the kids’ pony club, half-leasing and supporter membership — monthly plans for people who keep coming back. (Page in Japanese.)
Visit the monthly plans pageYour experience, step by step
Share the experience you have in mind, your preferred date and group size. An enquiry does not confirm a booking.
We confirm availability for your preferred date and go over the details with you.
Once you agree to the details, date and price, your booking is confirmed. Payment details are provided with the confirmation.
Before your visit
Plan your visit
Tell us what you would like to do, and when. Questions are welcome via the form below, by phone or by email.
2091-11 Maseguchi, Miyota, Kitasaku District, Nagano 389-0207, Japan