[2025 Utsunomiya ] Travel Guide for Four Seasons Bamboo Forest Wakayama Farm (Updated Apr)

Do you know the famous bamboo forest on the outskirts of Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture? Today's post will introduce you to "Wakatake no Mori Wakayama Farm"! --〖What is "Wakatake no Mori Wakayama Farm"?〗--- "Wakatake no Mori Wakayama Farm" is a farm that has been growing mainly bamboo shoots and chestnuts for over 100 years🎋🌰 The bamboo forest stretches as far as the eye can see, and on sunny days the sunlight filtering through the trees is beautiful✨ Depending on the season, you can also pick blueberries in the berry fields and experience bamboo crafts, so it's a place that even small children can enjoy! --〖Bamboo forest used as a filming location🎋〗--- "Wakatake no Mori Wakayama Farm" has been used as a filming location for many familiar things! ・Movies "Rurouni Kenshin" and "Kingdom" ・Commercial "Oi Ocha" And many more! It's irresistible for fans🫶 ---〖Matcha in a bamboo forest🌿〗--- For 750 yen, you can enjoy matcha in a bamboo forest! Isn't it a little expensive...? Some people may think so, but this actually comes with chestnut sweets and a bamboo bowl😗 You can also take the bamboo bowl home◎ Please try taking a break in the bamboo forest✨ ---〖A wide variety of souvenirs!〗--- At "Wakatake no Mori Wakayama Farm", the souvenir corner is a must-have! Bamboo shoots are in season in April-May, blueberries in July-August, and chestnuts in September-October! However, even outside of the above seasons, we sell additive-free boiled bamboo shoots and chestnut snacks, so please be sure to get some! ---〖Summary〗--- In today's post, we introduced "Wakatake no Mori Wakayama Farm"! It's been hot lately, but please come and enjoy the soothing sound of the bamboo leaves! ---〖Basic Information〗--- 🎋Wakatake no Mori Wakayama Farm 2018 Takagihonmachi, Utsunomiya, Tochigi [Access] 🚎JR Utsunomiya Station West Exit Bus Stop Kanto Bus Routes 52, 56, 58 10 minutes walk after getting off at "Nozawadera-mae" [Opening Hours] [Weekdays] 9:00-17:00 [Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays] 9:00-20:00 *Closed at 21:00 from June to August [Closing Days] New Year's Holidays #DomesticTrip

[Access] Take Kanto Bus Route 52, 56, or 58 from the West Exit of JR Utsunomiya Station Get off at "Nozawadera-mae" and walk for 10 minutes [Points] ~Relax yourself with the bamboo~ Wakatake Farm, as its name suggests, is full of bamboo, so you'll never get bored of looking at it. There are even swings made of bamboo inside. Adults can enjoy it as they return to their childhood. Wakatake Farm is full of negative ions, so it's sure to soothe your daily fatigue. *Information current as of March 2023.

This is the spot I'd like to recommend the most recently❤︎. It's in Utsunomiya, so if you're coming from Tokyo, you can go there for a day trip❣️ . [Wakatake no Mori Wakayama Farm🎍] Personally, I liked it more than Arashiyama in Kyoto or the illuminations😂✨ I feel like I've found a great place!♪ Apparently it was also used as a filming location for Rurouni Kenshin and Kingdom＾＾ There is a parking lot, so I recommend going by car, but you can also get there by train and bus☺︎ If you're not sure what to do this weekend, please come♡☺️ #Forest bathing

As the name suggests, Wakatake no Yashiro Wakayama Farm is a bamboo farm in Utsunomiya managed by Mr. Wakayama. It is said to be the largest managed bamboo forest in Japan! This is a spot where you can experience bamboo to your heart's content, with magnificent bamboo forests, giant swings made from bamboo, and hammocks hanging from bamboo😆 The matcha tea served in a bamboo cup was also very delicious♪ It is said to be often used as a location for famous movies and commercials🎬 📍Takaragi Honcho, Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture 2018 #breathtakingview #bambooforest #Tochigitrip #location #Utsunomiya #trip2022

This is "Wakatake no Mori Wakayama Farm" in Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture. Wakayama Farm has a bamboo forest the size of five Tokyo Domes 🎋 The daytime walking route is about 1.5 km long, and it takes about 30 minutes to walk around slowly taking photos ♩ There are many things to see, such as several types of bamboo, a large bamboo swing, and bamboo decorations that light up at night when lit up!◎ This large bamboo forest has been used as a location for movies and commercials such as "Rurouni Kenshin" ☽ It is also lit up from sunset to 9:00 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 🌟 When you come to Utsunomiya, be sure to visit both "Otani Museum" and "Wakatake no Mori" as a set 𖧷 #summertrip #greatview #forestbathing #recommendedforTanabatadate #Tochigi #TochigiPrefecture #summertrip #greatview

#Seasonal places in Japan #Amazing views #Night views When you think of Utsunomiya, you think of the city! Gyoza🥟! But, actually, there is a wonderful night spot🌕🎋 like this! ! ＼Introducing Wakatake no Mori Wakayama Farm／ 💝Valentine's Weekend Annual Event Now Being Held💝 Period: February 2025 1st (Sat)/2nd (Sun)/8th (Sat)/9th (Sun)/11th (Tue)/15th (Sat)/16th (Sun) Time: 11:00-18:00 Location: Tea shop in the bamboo forest Contents: If you order a drink at the tea shop, you can roast marshmallows over the bonfire in the square✨ 🌟Recommended points: ・You can have an interesting experience of walking through the bamboo forest by the light of the lantern! ・You can enjoy the matcha at the tea shop in a bamboo teacup! *You can even take them home◎ ・Please note that the garden is not lit up on weekdays 🎋Spot name: Wakatake no Mori Wakayama Farm 🕰️Opening hours: Weekdays: 9:00-17:00 Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays: 9:00-20:00 *Closes at 21:00 from June to August ◆Bamboo forest illumination Dates: Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays Time: Sunset to 20:00 (last entry 30 minutes before closing) *From November 29th to March 2nd, the illumination period is limited to the winter season, and the lights are on on Fridays as well *Closes at 21:00 from June to August 📍Location: 2018 Takagi Honmachi, Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture 💰Price per person: ◆Admission fee Adults: 750 yen Elementary and junior high school students: 500 yen Preschool children (3-5 years old): 250 yen *Admission fee is valid throughout the day *Re-entry allowed ◆Bamboo forest light-up ⚠️The following fees will be charged in addition to the admission fee above Adults: +750 yen Elementary and junior high school students: +500 yen Preschool children (3-5 years old): +250 yen 🚘Access: 《Car》 From Tokyo, get off at Utsunomiya I.C. on the Tohoku Expressway. 3km (about 10 minutes) toward Utsunomiya City on Nikko Kaido (Route 119) *Free parking available 《Train/Bus》 Take the bus from the west exit of JR Utsunomiya Station. Get off at "Nozawadera-mae" and walk for 10 minutes. #Domestic travel #Drive #Tochigi #Wakatake no Mori

#DomesticTravelRecord Here is an introduction to recommended spots for eating around Tochigi ✈︎ ────⟢⋮✈︎ ────⟢⋮✈︎ ────⟢⋮✈︎ ─── ◼︎Matsugamine Coffee Building 103 Grimm's Forest This cafe is located in Grimm's Forest Park in Shimotsuke City, Tochigi Prefecture When you enter the forest from the parking lot, you will see a dome-shaped building on the other side that is modeled after the gingerbread house from the Grimm fairy tale, Hansel and Gretel. ◼︎Wakatake no Mori Cafe&restaurant A cafe located in Wakatake no Mori Wakayama Farm in Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture With the concept of "farm food made from local ingredients," the restaurant offers a menu that makes the most of the deliciousness of ingredients grown with care by people living near the farm ■ Nikko Kanaya Hotel The oldest existing resort hotel in Japan, located in Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture One of the signature dishes, the "Taisho Croquette," made using an old-fashioned recipe, is recommended An elegant croquette made with carefully prepared béchamel and fine breadcrumbs ■ Teppanyaki Valon About a 1-minute walk from Tobu Utsunomiya Station in Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture A teppanyaki restaurant that grills Kuroge Wagyu beef delivered directly from the farm and fresh fish and vegetables purchased from Tsukiji in a spectacular manner ■ fudan cafe Fudan Cafe About a 15-minute walk from Utsunomiya Station in Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture A recommended cafe for breakfast from early morning until 10:30am There are more than 10 types of breakfast menu, from French toast to daily sandwiches and Japanese menu items ■Steak House Juraku Main Branch A steakhouse in Nasu-machi, Tochigi Prefecture As it is a restaurant run by a butcher, you can enjoy Nasu brand wagyu beef at a reasonable price #Tochigi #TochigiTrip #TochigiTourism #TochigiCafe #Cafe #CafeHop #DomesticTrip #GirlsTrip #SoloTrip #TochigiGourmet #Gourmet #GourmetTrip

#DomesticTravelRecord A farm in the suburbs of Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture, that has been growing mainly bamboo shoots and chestnuts for over 100 years You can experience an extraordinary experience in the bamboo forest as far as the eye can see In an era when bamboo is no longer used, this has become a rare space that can't be found anywhere else As a result, it has been used as a location for many films, which has become a hot topic It has a museum that conveys the ecology of bamboo and its use in modern and past life, as well as a gallery of bamboo crafts Both adults and children can enjoy strolling through the bamboo forest, bamboo crafts, and field work (harvesting experience) #Tochigi #TochigiTrip #TochigiTourism #DomesticTrip #SoloTrip #GirlsTrip

Utsunomiya City, located between Tokyo and Nikko, hides a beautiful bamboo forest farm with a history of 100 years, "Wakayama Farm Wakatake-no-Sha", where it is easier to take pictures of the beautiful scenery than Arashiyama. Not only does it have a history of a hundred years, the bamboo farm covers an area of ​​24 hectares, which is equivalent to 5 Tokyo Domes, and is planted with a variety of different types of bamboo. Walking into it, you will definitely have a sense of presence as if you are traveling through an ancient scene, and can truly feel the quiet and somewhat cold beauty of being in a bamboo forest. The farm will also have a specially planned winter bamboo forest lighting event, which will combine bamboo carving lighting art to create a different bamboo forest atmosphere than the usual night lighting. Address: Hokugihoncho, Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture 2018 #TochigiTravel #Check-in #BambooForest

====📍Wakatake no Mori Wakayama Farm 2018 Takagihonmachi, Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture 🚃Nearest station Utsunomiya Station 🚶♀️Access 30 minutes by bus from the station, then 10 minutes on foot. 20 minutes by taxi from the station ⏱Business hours Weekdays: 9:00-17:00 Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays: 9:00-20:00 🗓Closed Year-end and New Year holidays 🎫Free admission ====A space where modern and luxurious bamboo art pieces are displayed, based on the ecology of bamboo🫣🌿🤍 It is a two-story building, and on the first floor there are panels about the ecology of bamboo and souvenirs are sold🎋 The second floor is a small but sophisticated art gallery, completely different from the first floor 🤩🧡🧡 It is supervised by a famous bamboo craft collector, and there are many delicate and beautiful exhibits lined up 🫶 There are also bamboo-motif accessories and bags made by high-end brands such as GUCCI and Tiffany, which were very interesting ☺️💞 What did you think? 🥳When you come to Wakayama Farm, be sure to check this out along with the bamboo forest 🎶 #DomesticTravelRecordLine

====📍Wakatake no Mori Wakayama Farm 2018 Takagihonmachi, Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture 🚃Nearest station Utsunomiya Station 🚶♀️Access 30 minutes by bus from the station, then 10 minutes on foot 20 minutes by taxi from the station ⏱Business hours Weekdays: 9:00-17:00 Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays: 9:00-20:00 *Last admission is 30 minutes before closing time *Closing time is 21:00 on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays in summer (June-August) *Illumination is from sunset to 20:00 🗓Closed New Year's holidays 🎫Prices [Daytime] Adults: ¥750 Elementary and junior high school students: ¥500 Preschool children (3-5 years old): ¥250 [Illumination] *Only held on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays Adults: Admission fee + ¥750 (¥1,500 in total) Elementary and junior high school students: admission fee + ¥500 (¥1,000 in total) Preschoolers (3-5 years old): admission fee + ¥250 (¥500 in total) [Tea shop use] Additional ¥750 (take-home bamboo utensils, tea snacks included) ==== A super relaxing spot full of negative ions in Utsunomiya 🫣🌿🧡 A historic bamboo forest dating back to the early Edo period, the area is the size of five Tokyo Domes 🤩!! ! There are many kinds of bamboo growing here, including bright green bamboo, golden yellow bamboo, and mysterious bamboo with a tortoiseshell pattern🕊🌱🌿🍃 It has also been used as a location for live-action movies such as Rurouni Kenshin and Kingdom, and commercials for Oi Ocha☺️🫶 As you walk through the bamboo forest, you will find swings, athletic facilities, and tea shops🎶 The matcha and chestnut sweets served in real bamboo containers are elegant, and eating them in a space surrounded by bamboo was extremely relaxing🤭🍵💓 The bamboo containers are OK to take home, so I took them home and used them as a small item holder🎶 In addition to the bamboo forest, chestnuts and blueberries were also grown🥰🌰🫐 There is a cafe, souvenir shop, and exhibition space at the entrance, so you can enjoy them all together🫶 By the way, the bamboo forest is lit up at night, so you can enjoy a different atmosphere from the daytime🫣🌃🌙 What did you think? We've introduced you to a bamboo forest that's perfect for an autumn outing 💓 Everyone, please come and visit it on your next outing 🎶 #DomesticTravelLogLine

Wakatake no Mori Wakayama Farm in Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture Entrance is 750 yen and this place was also used as a location for the famous movie Kingdom🎋 When you go in through the entrance and go a little further, you'll see how many meters it is!? The bamboo towers are so tall that you'll wonder how long they are! I've seen them in photos, but seeing them in person was overwhelming and impressive. Going further, there is a bamboo swing, which is very fun and recommended for children✨️ 📍Address: 2018 Takagi Honmachi, Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture 320-0075 💰Price per person: 750 yen #0 yen travel autumn

| Utsunomiya can be experienced like this. Utsunomiya is located in Tochigi Prefecture, north of Tokyo, and is famous for its delicious Japanese dumplings. There are many Japanese dumpling restaurants near Utsunomiya Station. In addition to dumplings, the following two attractions are worth visiting and can be used as a day trip to Tokyo's niche destinations. 📷Wakatakenosha Wakayama Farm📷 Utsunomiya's "Wakatakenosha Wakayama Farm" is located at the foot of the Nikko Mountains. This huge bamboo forest is also the filming location of "Rurouni Kenshin"! Here you can also see many rare bamboo varieties, such as tortoiseshell bamboo and golden Mingzong bamboo. You can also experience tasting matcha with a cup made of bamboo. There are also dreamy bamboo forest light shows on weekends and holidays! 📷Oya History Museum📷 If you are interested in nature and geology, you can go to the "Oya History Museum" for exploration. Oya stone is a specialty of Utsunomiya. You can learn about the history of Oya stone mining at the Oya History Museum. The Oya History Museum has a huge underground mine network with a mining area of more than 20,000 square meters. The environment inside is very wild, and it feels like entering a pyramid. Enya has also filmed TV shows here, so fans will come here to check in. At the ROCKSIDE MARKET in the museum, you can also buy various Oya stone souvenirs and Mashiko ware. At noon, eat a meal of Utsunomiya's specialty dumplings or ramen at the nearby "BELL TERRACHE OYA", experience Oya stone stickers and then continue the afternoon itinerary.

A historic bamboo shoot and chestnut farm that is often used as a filming location for movies. Apparently it was also used in the movie "Rurouni Kenshin: The Legend Ends" 🎞️ Part of the vast 24-hectare area is open to tourists, and you can even stay overnight ⛺️ The illumination is on from sunset to 8:00 p.m. on weekends and holidays. You can enjoy matcha tea in a bamboo bowl, eat at the cafe, and even try bamboo crafts 🎋 . . . 📍Wakatake no Mori Wakayama Farm 🗺️Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture 🕒Weekdays 9:00-17:00/Weekends 9:00-20:00 　 June-August 9:00-21:00 (last entry 30 minutes before closing) 💰¥750 + illumination ¥750 #trip_aug #domestictravel #bambooforest

The bamboo is so lush that it makes you think it's Kyoto. Wakayama Farm in Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture, is a location that has been used for many filmings of movies and dramas. You can also camp on the premises. Access 🚗Car About 20 minutes from Utsunomiya IC on the Tohoku Expressway. There is a large parking lot, so you don't have to worry! 🚉Public transport About 30 minutes by bus from Utsunomiya Station on the JR Utsunomiya Line. Take the bus bound for Nikko Kinugawa Onsen from the bus stop at the west exit of Utsunomiya Station, get off at Wakayama Farm Entrance, and walk for about 10 minutes. 🕐Business hours Weekdays: 9:00-17:00 / Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays: 9:00-20:00 💰Admission fee Adults: ¥750 / Elementary and junior high school students: ¥500 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Hello, this is NAO☘️Thank you for reading to the end✨I'm an office worker with weekends off, but I enjoy planning trips on weekends and paid leave. I want to know about places like this! I want to go here! I'm looking forward to your comments! If there's a place you want to go, save it as a memo✔️ Please look back on it later🌼 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - #Travel with me #Wakatake no Mori #Utsunomiya #Trip to Tochigi

This time, I will introduce some recommended spots that I went to on a 2-day, 1-night drive date in Tochigi Prefecture. 🙌 It covers everything from standard spots in Nikko to hidden spots that are still unknown, so be sure to check it out 🏃♀️ 🗺️ Wakatake no Mori Wakayama Farm There is also a place where you can camp inside, so it is recommended for outings in the summer and fall! There were not many people there yet, so it might be a hidden spot? ! 👀 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 🗺️ Otani Museum It is quite cold inside because you go through an underground passage! Be sure to take proper measures against the cold! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 🗺️ 365 GYOZA BAR West Exit Store An izakaya with delicious Western-style gyoza! You can enjoy gyoza with a variety of flavors! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 🗺️ Kegon Falls - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 🗺️ Lake Chuzenji The area is crowded on weekends, so it's recommended to go out early in the morning! Hello, I'm Nao☘️ Thank you for reading to the end! I'm an office worker with weekends off, but I enjoy planning trips on weekends and paid leave. I'd like to know about this place! I'd like to go here! I'm looking forward to your comments! I've also started an Instagram account✨ → @nao___daily #besttrip2023 #Tochigi trip #Nikko sightseeing #Drive #Recommended for dates #Couple trip

Ignite your zenses There’s a small cafe at the entrance for you to chill out or have a light meal. A small museum right after entrance about bamboo usage and history. Best to arrive with a rental car. Most attractive of all are the beautiful different varieties of bamboo. Lined together like a green nature’s wall. When wind blows, hear the rustling leaves in the wind. Close your eyes, take a deep breath and absorb the zen from all around you. Find your inner peace. Zen your zenses… #zen #fallishere #Peace #calm #Green