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The Uruma Farm #Okinawa, only a 10-minute drive from the Ishikawa Exit on the Expressway, is a more-than-12-acre “farm for tourism” that is packed with family fun. The site includes farms for tropical fruits, ranches for livestock, a vinyl house for butterflies, and its biggest draw – Pony Park.
There’s even a yakiniku restaurant on site.
At Pony Park, people get an opportunity to not only pet ponies, but there’s also horse riding available. Prior experience is not required, and there is even horse riding classes for kids available, according to Akira Yamamoto, a staffer at the park.
But, for those who are scared of the animal, they can start by simply touching and feeding them carrots, which are available for 200 yen.
More fun
After enjoying Pony Park, families often make a stop at the farm’s gelato shop, according to Taira. Following the popular custom, I tried the cold treat after the horseback riding. Among the 16 flavors available, I picked three dedicated to local foods: passion fruits, Shikuwasa (Citrus depressa) and Chinsuko (Okinawan Cookie), all of which tasted great. I’d especially recommend the passion fruit which had the juicy taste of fresh fruits harvested on site, and a smooth and creamy texture.
Behind the gelato shop, there was a vinyl house called “Chou House” (butterfly garden), where butterflies were housed. Despite it not being peak season, I was surrounded by butterflies flying around me as I stood inside and took pictures.

There was also a ranch called “Yagisan no Niwa” (goat park) next to the butterfly house. Around 30 goats, ranging from small baby goats to big goats with long curly horns, were housed there. Visitors can feed them, and just like the Pony Park, Goat Park, was well maintained.
Uruma Farm Okinawa
– Address: 3355-1 Ishikawa, Uruma City, Okinawa 904-1106
– Directions: Take exit 6 (Ishikawa) off Okinawa Expressway. Make a right at the first light and go west on route 73. Make a right to go on a road that runs by the Ishikawa Multi-purpose Dome. Pass by the parking lot of the dome and go up the road. The Uruma Farm will be to your right when you come close to the top of the hill.
– Hours: 10 a.m. – 5p.m. (Admission for horse riding 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m.); Restaurant open 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
– Fees for horseback riding: 500 yen for a ride with the lead of a staff (a few rounds of the paddock); 2,000 yen for a 20-min. ride (kids); 3,000 yen for a 30-min. ride (adult)
– URL: urumafarm.or.jp/
– Facebook: www.facebook.com/urumafarmokinawa/
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