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Kotoku Farm

📍 2452 Nakamiyashi, Nikko, Tochigi, Japan
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★★★★☆

Quick Facts

Location
Japan, Nikko-shi
Category
Park & Garden
Duration
About 30-60 minutes
Address
2452 Nakamiyashi, Nikko, Tochigi, Japan
Coordinates
36.7985, 139.4522

Introduction

Kotoku Farm sits on the Okunikko highland along the Sanno Forest Road in Nikko, Tochigi. Founded in 1897 by Yoshida Tokusaburo, a settler who cleared the land at Nikko, it takes its name from the "light" of Nikko and Tokusaburo's "virtue". Tobu Kogyo reopened the farm on 1 July 2024, resuming Brown Swiss grazing for the first time in about five years, along with the Kotoku Corral restaurant and farm shop; freshly drawn milk and milk ice cream are the signatures. The viewing deck Kotoku-no-Oka looks toward Mount Nantai, and the farm is a handy rest stop on the way to Kotoku-numa and the Senjogahara marsh. Open roughly April to November, closed in winter; entry is free.

✨ Highlights

1
Highland Meadow
Pasture and barns on the Okunikko highland, with Brown Swiss grazing resumed after five years.
2
Kotoku-no-Oka Deck
A viewing deck by the pasture looking toward Mount Nantai.
3
Fresh Dairy
Freshly drawn milk and milk ice cream are the signature treats.
4
Farm Restaurant
The Kotoku Corral restaurant and farm shop serve light farm-style meals.
5
A Century-Old Farm
Founded in 1897 by Yoshida Tokusaburo; the name joins Nikko's "light" with Tokusaburo's "virtue".
6
Trailhead Stop
A starting point for walks to Kotoku-numa and Senjogahara.

🛈 Practical Info

→Parking：Free parking on site
→Suggested Duration：About 30-60 minutes; pairs with Senjogahara and Lake Yuno
→Good For：Drivers, families with children, hikers
→Note：Open roughly April-November; buses are infrequent
→Opening Hours：9:00-16:30; open roughly April-November, closed in winter; irregular holidays

Ticket Information

Ticket Information
Free AdmissionFree entry

Food and goods charged separately; free parking

Transportation

Bus

Tobu bus about 70 min from Nikko stations to Kotoku-Onsen / Nikko Astraea Hotel stop, then about 2 min on foot

Driving/Parking

About 60 min from Kiyotaki IC via Route 120

💡 Tips

• Fresh milk and ice cream are the signatures, especially on a summer escape
• Between Senjogahara and Yumoto Onsen, it loops well with the marsh and Lake Yuno
• Open roughly April-November and closed in winter—check the current status before visiting
• Buses are infrequent; a rental car or local tour is more reliable
• Do not miss the Kotoku-no-Oka deck with its view of Mount Nantai
• Refreshed facilities since the 2024 reopening suit a rest stop with children

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Kotoku Farm?

9:00-16:30; open roughly April-November, closed in winter; irregular holidays

How much is the admission for Kotoku Farm?

Free Admission: Free entry; Food and goods charged separately; free parking

Any practical tips for visiting Kotoku Farm?

Fresh milk and ice cream are the signatures, especially on a summer escape Between Senjogahara and Yumoto Onsen, it loops well with the marsh and Lake Yuno

How long should I spend at Kotoku Farm?

A typical visit takes About 30-60 minutes.

How do I get to Kotoku Farm?

Bus: Tobu bus about 70 min from Nikko stations to Kotoku-Onsen / Nikko Astraea Hotel stop, then about 2 min on foot; Driving/Parking: About 60 min from Kiyotaki IC via Route 120