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Sasagamine Ranch

新潟県

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Tourist Information of This Area

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Meiji 35th year opened ranch at an altitude of 1300m

This historic ranch opened in Meiji 35 and boasts a vast grazing area and pastureland of 108 hectares at an elevation of 1,300 meters. Every June, the cows are released to graze, so you can see them leisurely eating grass all over the ranch.

Features & How to Enjoy

Classic Nature

Highlights

Point 1

Experience Nature at Sasagamine Ranch!

Sasagamine Ranch is located in a nature-rich area where cows, sheep, horses, and other animals are allowed to graze. The ranch offers experience programs where you can interact with the animals, such as milking cows, making homemade butter, and horseback riding. It is open from spring to autumn, and you can see different animals depending on the season. Admission is 1,000 yen for adults and 500 yen for children.

Point 2

Enjoy Glamping at Sasagamine Ranch

Sasagamine Ranch is located in a highland area surrounded by 2000-meter-class mountains, offering magnificent 360-degree panoramic views. The ranch has campsites, bungalows, and tents where you can enjoy glamping. You can also participate in farm work such as milking cows and shearing sheep. Additionally, at a nearby restaurant, you can taste venison from Oshika Village at the foot of the Southern Alps.

Point 3

Forest Therapy around Sasagamine Ranch

The area surrounding Sasagamine Ranch is rich in nature. There are hiking trails such as Sasagamine Mountain and Myoko Mountain, where you can enjoy beautiful scenery. In addition, there are forest walking paths that are perfect for forest therapy, including the walking path around Nae Falls. It's perfect for those who want to relax and get away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Along with the magnificent nature of the ranch, be sure to enjoy the surrounding nature walks.

Point 4

Making Memories on a Journey at Sasagamine Ranch

Sasagamine Ranch, where animals graze on a magnificent plateau, is the perfect spot for commemorative photos. With the majestic mountains and grasslands in the background, you can take a photo that can only be taken here. In addition, since the grazing animals are close by, it's also a good idea to take a two-shot photo with them. It's also recommended to note that the background colors change depending on the season.

Point 5

Water Surrounding Sasagamine Ranch

There are spots around Sasagamine Ranch where you can enjoy beautiful views of graceful bodies of water, such as Shimizugaike, Otomimi Lake, and Utana's clear water. For example, at Shimizugaike, which is adjacent to Sasagamine Ranch, you can enjoy the view of the entire ranch and the beautiful surrounding mountains. In addition to the lush greenery of summer, the autumn season brings a deep and unique atmosphere as the trees around the pond change color.

Access

A Ranch in the Great Outdoors Away from the City Center

Sasagamine Ranch is an open ranch located in the great outdoors away from the urban areas of Niigata. From the Hokuriku Shinkansen "Joetsu Myoko Station," transfer to the Echigo Tokimeki Railway and arrive at the nearest station to the ranch, "Myoko Kogen Station," in about 35 minutes. Once you arrive at the station, take a bus for about 50 minutes to reach Sasagamine Ranch. If you are driving, make use of the Sasagamine Parking Lot, which is located near the ranch and offers free parking.

Basic Information

	Address	Suginosawa Kogen, Myoko City, Niigata Prefecture 949-2113
	Business Hours	The ranch is open from 9:00 to 16:00 on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. It is closed on Wednesdays.
	Web Site	https://myokotourism.jp/tourist-spots/%E7%AC%B9%E3%83%B6%E5%B3%B0%E7%89%A7%E5%A0%B4/

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