Mother Farm and Yoro Valley Nature Course

This course enjoys the great nature of the Kimitsu and Futtsu area in the center of the Boso Peninsula in a single day. It pairs Mother Farm, known for animal encounters and flower fields, with Yoro Valley and its beautiful streams and waterfalls. Travel is easy by car, making it perfect for a drive trip with children.

Course Route

9:00 Start at Mother Farm (about 3 hours here) Head to the sightseeing farm spread across the highlands of Mount Kano. Hours vary by season and day, but from spring through autumn they generally run 9:00 to 17:00 on weekends and holidays and 9:30 to 16:30 on weekdays. Admission is 1,800 yen for adults (junior high school age and older) and 900 yen for children (age 4 through sixth grade). Enter right at opening and first enjoy meeting the animals, from sheep to alpacas.

9:30 Animal encounters and tasting experiences Take in farm programs such as the sheep parade and milking experiences. On the broad hills, seasonal flower fields add color. Handmade sausages and soft-serve ice cream are popular too.

11:30 Highland views and lunch (about 1 hour) At the farm restaurant, enjoy dishes made with local ingredients. The view of Tokyo Bay from atop the hill is wonderfully open.

13:00 Move to Yoro Valley (about 40 minutes by car) Drive toward Yoro Valley. Pass through mountain roads and a green-wrapped gorge comes into view.

13:40 Waterfall walk in Yoro Valley (about 1.5 hours here) Stroll the riverside promenade and Awamata Falls, one of Bosos largest cascades. The sound of water and dappled sunlight make for a soothing time.

15:30 Rest at a hot spring Day-use hot springs are scattered around the valley. Soothe your tired legs and close out the day.

Highlights

Mother Farm is beloved as a theme park of flowers and animals, with seasonal fields of rape blossoms and pink stock spreading as far as the eye can see. Yoro Valley is one of Bosos leading scenic spots, especially lovely in the fall foliage and fresh-green seasons, with enjoyable riverside walks.

Access and Tips

Mother Farm is easy to reach by car, located relatively close to the Futtsu-Chuo interchange. By train, a route bus runs from JR Kimitsu Station. Yoro Valley has few public transit options, so a rental car is recommended for efficiently visiting both spots.

Practical Travel Notes

• Best season and time: Mother Farm is at its best with spring rape blossoms and cherry trees and early-summer flower fields. Yoro Valley is especially beautiful in the fresh green of early summer and the late-autumn foliage; both are best enjoyed on clear days.
• Avoiding crowds: Mother Farm gets busy on long weekends and in flower season, so entering right at opening is most comfortable. Yoro Valley roads jam easily during the foliage season, so aim to travel early.
• Time needed: About 3 hours at Mother Farm and 1 to 2 hours strolling Yoro Valley. Including travel, it is a full-day course.
• Nearby real spots: In Yoro Valley, besides Awamata Falls, there are riverside promenades and day-use hot springs. Nearby you will also find stations of the local Kominato and Isumi railways.
• Budget guide: Mother Farm admission plus lunch and a day-use hot spring in Yoro Valley comes to roughly 4,000 to 5,000 yen per adult.

A Quick Tip

Mother Farm is large, so check event times when you enter and plan your movements. The Yoro Valley promenade can get muddy after rain, so wear comfortable shoes. The area around the valley grows crowded during the foliage season. The two spots are some distance apart, so allow for driving time and keep your plan comfortable.