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The diner next to the pasture

Makiba Farm DinerSample

A farm diner serving set meals of its own pork, eggs and vegetables.

This is a sample page. Makiba Farm Diner is a fictional place, and its name, prices and hours are all made up for this sample.

How to enjoy it

Makiba is run by the farming family. Next to the till, a notice explains how the pigs are raised and fed. Read it before you eat and the same dish tastes different.

Contents

What to see and do here

A ginger-pork set meal

Farm set meal

Daily set meals such as ginger pork from the farm or a thick rolled omelette. Rice and miso soup refills are free.

How to enjoy it

If unsure, choose from the day’s blackboard. 12:00–13:00 is busy, so arriving before noon is easier.

Price
  • Ginger pork set¥1,400
  • Rolled omelette set¥1,200
  • Daily set¥1,300
Hours
11:00–14:30 (last order 14:00)
Booking
Not needed (groups of 10+ please book)

Fresh eggs in a basket

Egg and deli counter

Buy the farm’s fresh eggs and its ham and sausages. Cool bags are available.

How to enjoy it

Eggs can sell out after lunch. If you plan to buy on the way out, ask them to set some aside before you eat.

Price
  • Eggs¥450 for 10
  • Sausagesfrom ¥700 a pack
Hours
10:00–16:00
Booking
Not needed

Pasture and hen house beyond the fence

Farm visit

A guided look at the hen houses and pig barns from outside, with talk about feed and how the animals are raised.

How to enjoy it

To keep the animals healthy, you watch from outside the fences. Please let staff disinfect your shoes.

Price
  • Age 13+¥500
  • Under 13Free
Duration
About 30 min
Session times
15:00–15:30
Dates
Weekends and holidays
Capacity
10 per session
Minimum group
1 person
Meeting place
In front of the till
Meeting time
14:55
Guide languages
Japanese

Book by phone or at the counter by 14:00 on the day.

Phone 0551-00-8006

Book by By 14:00 on the day

Hours

Diner11:00–14:30(last order 14:00)

Counter10:00–16:00

Closed

Thursdays

NotesOpen on public holidays

Contact

0551-00-8006

Calls 10:00–16:00

Farm set meal11:00〜14:30
Egg and deli counter10:00〜16:00
Farm visit15:00〜15:30

Location and access

Address
Takane, Hokuto, Yamanashi (sample address)
Phone
0551-00-8006
Nearest expressway exit
Nagasaka IC (Chuo Expressway)
By car from the exit
about 15 min
Nearest station
Kiyosato Station (JR Koumi Line)
By car from the station
about 10 min
Parking
Yes (free, 20 cars)
Shuttle
None
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Payment

CashAccepted

Credit cardsVISA, Mastercard, JCB

E-moneyTransit IC cards

QR code paymentPayPay

Facilities and services

Languages
Japanese; English menu only
English menu and guidance
Available
Wi-Fi
None
Children
Welcome
Group size
Up to 30
Seats
32 (12 on tatami)
Accessibility
Partly (step up to the tatami area)
Accessible toilet
Available
Dietary needs
No meat-free set meals
On rainy days
All indoors

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