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Children only
Kids Pony Camp — 1 night
3 meals, 2 rides, grooming & feeding
JPY 20,000 incl. tax
Book this campPony Camp at Horse Terrace
Stay, eat,
and live with the horses.
Your stay is at Tengu no Chaya, the ryokan right next door. Each child is assigned their own pony — a camp where children experience the real daily life of a working stable.
Free pickup from the nearest station
Please ask us about dates and availability. Places are allocated in order of application, and registration closes once full.
Time spent caring becomes the treasure.
Our approach to camp
More than riding —
two or three days of living with horses.
The heart of this camp is not riding itself, but the time spent caring. Brushing, preparing feed, mucking out the stable — the stable-work time is about twice the riding time. Facing their assigned pony every day gives children not just "I rode a horse", but the satisfaction of "I lived with a horse" — and a reason to come back.
Because our own ryokan stands next to the stable, we can offer one all-in price that brings together the stay, the onsen and the meals, all in-house. Pickup from the nearest station is free.
Planned by the Karuizawa International Education Group. Operated jointly by Nishi-Karuizawa Horse Terrace and Tengu no Chaya Ryokan. All prices include tax.
01 / Camp types
Kids Pony Camp.
1 night or 2 nights.
Two formats. In both, each child has one assigned pony, the stay is at Tengu no Chaya, and pickup from the nearest station is free.
02
Children only
Kids Pony Camp — 2 nights
6 meals, 4 rides, grooming & feeding
JPY 40,000 incl. tax
Book this camp02 / A day at camp
Every day at the stable,
with your own pony.
An example from Kids Pony Camp (2 days / 1 night). The 3 days / 2 nights plan stretches this framework over three days.
| Day 1, 10:30 | Meet at Tengu no Chaya, opening ceremony. Assigned ponies announced (one pony per child) |
|---|---|
| Day 1, morning | Mucking out, brushing and grooming practice, tacking up |
| Day 1, 12:00 | Lunch (Tengu no Chaya restaurant) |
| Day 1, afternoon | First ride (in the arena, by level). Care after riding |
| Day 1, evening | Time with Sena and a commemorative photo, evening feeding |
| Day 1, night | Onsen and dinner, a look inside the stable at night |
| Day 2, early morning | Morning feeding (optional), breakfast |
| Day 2, morning | Cleaning and grooming, second ride |
| Day 2, 12:00 | Lunch |
| Day 2, 13:30 | Commemorative photo with your assigned pony, closing ceremony, farewell |
Order and content may change depending on the weather and the horses' condition.
03 / Winter camp
In winter, the snow and Sena take centre stage.
From December to March, the winter edition switches the whole schedule to a cold-climate format. Snow photography with Sena is not a bonus — it is a formal part of the programme.
The highlight of the winter edition
Snow photography with Sena is built into the programme.
In the winter edition, snow photography with our star horse Sena is a formal item on the schedule. The jet-black body against the snowfield is a picture only this farm can offer in winter.
Start at 11:00. Riding is limited to two short 15–20-minute sessions in the warmest part of the day. The centre of the schedule shifts to stable and indoor programmes (cleaning, grooming, preparing feed, learning about the horse's body, a night-time stable visit). Rental of cold-weather clothing and boots is included in the price.
Photo is an illustrative image (placeholder material). Real photos of Sena will be added in due course.
In severe weather such as heavy snow, ice or strong wind, safety comes first and outdoor riding is switched to stable programmes. The final decision rests with the staff on site.
About the stay
You stay at
Tengu no Chaya, the ryokan next door.
Our own ryokan next to the stable hosts the camp's stays and meals. Warm up in the onsen, eat at the restaurant, and head back to the horses the next morning. Because lodging and meals are not outsourced, we can put together this all-in camp price.
- Stay at Tengu no Chaya (1 night or 2 nights, depending on the plan)
- Meals at the restaurant (3 meals for the 1-night plan, 6 meals for the 2-night plan)
- Onsen
- Pickup from the nearest station is free
The link leads to the ryokan's separate website.
How to book
From enquiry to the camp day
Enquire & apply
Tell us your preferred camp, dates and number of people. We will let you know the dates and availability. Your place is not confirmed at this stage.
Confirming the details
We check your child's age and anything that needs special consideration, and guide you on what to bring and where to meet.
Your place is confirmed
Once you agree to the content and price, your place is confirmed. Payment details are provided when we confirm.
Please read before your visit
For a safe,
happy time with the horses.
- Please ask us about dates. Places are allocated in order of application, and registration closes once full.
- All prices include tax. Prices include the stay, meals, programme and insurance (in winter, rental of cold-weather clothing is also included).
- In severe weather such as heavy snow, ice or strong wind, safety comes first and outdoor riding is switched to stable programmes. The final decision rests with the staff on site.
- Depending on the horses' condition and the weather, the order or content of the programme may change, or the camp may be cancelled.
- If your child has a medical condition or needs special consideration, please consult us when you apply.
- Cancellation fees will be explained when you apply.
Camp enquiries
Camp booking & enquiries
Tell us your preferred camp, dates and number of people. We will reply together with the available dates.
Submitting the form alone does not confirm your place. Your place is confirmed when you receive our reply.
090-4725-6002tengunochaya@dreamtank.co.jp
2091-11 Maseguchi, Miyota-machi, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano 389-0207, Japan