Heritage Horseback Riding in Kiso
Kiso-Uma-no-Sato Horseback Riding-center : 木曽馬の里 乗馬センター
Horseback Riding on Kiso’s Own Breed of Horses.
Kiso River Valley
Description
Enjoy Nagano's great outdoors by horseback riding on a native Kiso Horse in Kaida Kogen!
Recommendation
The Kiso Horse ("Kiso-uma") is one of 8 breeds of horses native to Japan. Since 1976, there has been a pedigree registration in Kaida Kogen, the high-elevation plateau on the side of Mt. Ontake. Sized more like a pony, the Kiso Horse has been raised in their namesake Kiso Valley for over a 1,000 years, mainly for use in farming and transportation but also for the battlefield.
At the Kiso Uma no Sato horse ranch, visitors can go for a horse ride on a Kiso Horse. With their shorter stature and kind disposition, Kiso Horses are suitable for even children as young as 2 to ride.
Details
50
2
20 people
Field behind the barn is accessible if
- Hours
- Horseback Riding: 10:00-12:00 and 14:00-16:00.
- Date(s)
- Open Year-Round
- Cost / Price of Admission
- Options are as follows:
Guided Ride, Short Course: 2 min, 500.
Guided Ride, Long Course: 5 min, 1000.
Single Ride: 2000 yen per 15 minute increment.
(For Guided Rides, a staff member walks along side pulling the horse.) - Time Required
- 30-45 min. for 20 people.
- Reservations
- Not required(Recommended for large groups
Not required for individuals.) - Luggage Storage
- Not Available
Notes
Limited English. Wear long pants and shoes. Shorts and sandals not allowed when riding. Indoor facility available for Guided Rides in the case of inclement weather. Horse club memberships also available. Parking lot is not separated between cars and buses.
Contact
tel : +81(0)264-42-3085fax : +81(0)264-42-3086Official site
Access / Location
- By Train
- From Kiso-Fukushima Station(JR Chuo Line), Take Ontake Bus bound for Kaida Kogen and get off at the Kiso Uma no Sato stop (40 min) + 15 min walk.
- By Car
- From Ina IC, Take Route 361 towards Kaida Kogen. After the Shinjizo Tunnel, take the left 50m past the Eneos gas station. (approx. 20 min.)
- Address
- 5596-1 Suekawa, Kaida Kogen, Kiso, Kiso 397-0301
Nearby Attractions
Sightseeing Spots
- Narai-juku Post Town : "Narai of a Thousand Houses" -- Longest Post Town in all of Japan.
- Yokokawa Gorge : Picturesque Gorge Famous for Vibrant Spring and Fall Colors.
- Shinano Wine (Winery Tour) : Third Generation Winery
- Izutsu Wine (Winery) : Winery with a View of the Northern Alps, Surrounded by Picturesque Vineyards
- Okaya Silk Museum “Silk Fact Okaya” : Silk Museum Adjacent to an Actual Operating Silk Factory
Accommodation
- Tsutaya in Kiso-Fukushima : Relaxing Hotel Awash in the History of the Old Kiso Road.
- Oyado Iseya in Narai-Juku : Friendly Service and Delicious Kiso Home Cooking.
- Echigoya Ryokan in Narai-Juku : Immerse in an Edo-era Inn in Edo-era Post Town Narai-juku
- Awanoyu in Shirahone Onsen : Relax in Awanoyu's Milky White Mineral Water in Famous Shirahone Onsen.
- Yumoto Saito-Ryokan in Shirahone : Grand, historical ryokan featuring Shirahone’s unique milky-white onsen water.
Restaurants
- Soba Kurumaya : Classic Kiso Hand-made Soba Shop with a 300-Year History.
- Bistro Matsushima-tei : Historical Post Town Building Reborn as Italian.
- Soba Tokkuriya : Handmade Japanese Cuisine in and Edo-era Post Town.
- Farm Restaurant Tomato no Ki : Buffet-style Restaurant with Views of the Southern Alps.
- Chuo Alps Tozan-Guchi Meiji-tei : At the Base of the Chuo Alps, Sauce-Katsu with their own Original Sauce.
Activities
- Soba-Uchi (Making Buckwheat Noodles) at Soba Mecca Kaida Kogen : Make Soba Noodles by Hand in Kaida Kogen, Buckwheat Paradise at Mt. Ontake.
- How to do Sunki Lacto-Fermenting : Learn to Make Kiso Valley’s Unique Salt-free Pickling Technique.
- Master Gohei Mochi Making : Make Kiso’s Specialty Mochi-rice Sweats.
- Make Chopsticks out of Hinoki : Use Kiso’s Famed Hinoki Wood to Make Your Own Pair of Chopsticks.
- Kiso Toy Museum 'Furusato Taikenkan' Activities Hall : The Place to Experience Kiso Valley's Distinct Culture
