Four Seasons Bamboo Forest Wakayama Farm

Wakayama Farm is a farm where bamboo has been cultivated with the aim of pesticide-free and organic farming for approximately over 100 years. The 24-hectare bamboo forest on this farm has also been used as the location for various movies and commercials.

In addition to taking a stroll through the bamboo forest，you can pick bamboo shoots in spring，pick berries in the summer and search for chestnuts in the fall.

Visitors can also experience drinking matcha green tea in bamboo cups in the bamboo grove (Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays only).

On weekends, the bamboo grove is illuminated. Visitors can enjoy beautiful illumination while strolling through the bamboo grove.

Location Map

Basic Information

Address	2018 Takaragihoncho， Utsunomiya-shi， Tochigi
Telephone Number	028-665-1417
Website	https://en.wakayamafarm.com/
Business Hours	Weekdays : 9:00 - 17:00 Weekends and Holidays : 9:00 - 20:00
Days Closed for Business	December 31 to January 4 and other irregular holidays (The farm may temporarily close due to the weather because it is outdoors. Confirmation required.)
Price	■ Daytime: Adults : 750Yen Children(4-12) : 500yen Children(3 and under) : 250yen ■Bamboo Lights : Adults : Admission+750 yen Children(4-12) : Admission+500yen　 Children(3 and under) : Admission+250yen
DIRECTIONS	35 minutes from JR Utsunomiya station and 10-minute walk from Nozawateramae bus station.
Map Code	132 417 551*80

Central Area

Utsunomiya, the most populous city in Tochigi, is about an hour from Tokyo by Shinkansen, and serves as a major transportation hub for the different regions of the prefecture. In addition to being known for its famous Gyoza (pan-fried dumplings), Utsunomiya is called the “city of jazz and cocktails”, as there are numerous venues for hearing live jazz music, and the bartenders are quite skilled, so there are plenty of options for enjoyable nightlife.