[Fukuoka/Saga] 4 animal encounter spots! Goats, horses, rabbits, guinea pigs...Children and adults will be delighted with the cute animals

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Do you ever worry about where to go when you go out with your kids?

This time, we will introduce 4 spots in Fukuoka and Saga where you can interact with animals, selected from those that have been introduced on ARNE so far. Why not take a little trip and go meet cute animals such as goats, horses, rabbits, and guinea pigs?

Nokonoshima Island Park in Nokonoshima, Nishi Ward, Fukuoka City

Nokonoshima Island Park is a natural park covering approximately 150,000 square meters in the northern part of Nokonoshima.

From Meinohama Ferry Terminal, take a ferry for about 10 minutes (230 yen for adults, 120 yen for children, one way), then take the Nishitetsu bus bound for Island Park from Nokonoshima Ferry Terminal, and you'll arrive in about 15 minutes (240 yen for adults, 120 yen for children, one way). Get excited even before you arrive on this extraordinary boat trip!

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Admission fees are 1,200 yen for adults (high school students and above), 600 yen for children (elementary and junior high school students), and 400 yen for infants (3 years old and above).

The garden is filled with seasonal flowers that bloom throughout the year, including rape blossoms (late February to mid-April), cherry blossoms (late March to early April), Livingstone daisies (late March to early May), marigolds (late April to late July), hydrangeas (early to late June), sunflowers (late July to late August), amaranths (around the end of August), and cosmos (early to mid-October) (the photo shows a Livingstone daisy).

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You can interact with animals at the "Mini Zoo."

Each hut has a rabbit, a goat and a pony.

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You can feed the rabbits and goats (food costs 100 yen). It's very cute to see the rabbits standing up to get food.

In addition to interacting with flowers and animals, there are also athletic facilities that children will love, the ever-popular long swings, four dining spots including a restaurant and a barbecue house, and souvenir shops.

You can also enjoy experiences such as pottery making and painting, so the whole family can have a great time for a whole day.

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A 10-minute boat trip to an extraordinary place! A popular spot to enjoy seasonal flowers and spectacular views (Fukuoka City)

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■ Nokonoshima Island Park
Address: Nokonoshima, Nishi Ward, Fukuoka City

[Kashiwara, Minami Ward, Fukuoka City] Moo-Moo Land Aburayama Ranch

Momo Land Aburayama Ranch is a tourist ranch located at the foot of Mt. Aburayama, about 30 minutes by car from the center of Fukuoka city.

Admission is free. Parking is 300 yen for regular and mid-sized cars.

The ranch, which is surrounded by a relaxing landscape, is home to animals such as horses, cows, sheep, and goats.

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Not only can you observe the animals, but there are also events where you can interact with them!

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"Milking Experience" (100 yen per person, ages 4 and up) and "Horseback Riding Experience" (550 yen per lap, ages 4 and up) are held every day.

For both, you need to register at the general information desk. The event time and capacity are fixed, so be sure to check in advance and register early.

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At the "Interactive Livestock Barn," you can experience "Feeding Goats and Sheep" (1 cup for 100 yen, up to 1 cup per person). This is held twice a day, at 10:00 and 14:00 (registration is in front of the "Interactive Livestock Barn").

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You can also see ducks, chickens, and rabbits.

Besides interacting with animals, there is also a roller slide and a playground where you can play. It is a spot that the whole family can enjoy.　

After playing, be sure to try the most popular item, "Milk Soft Serve" (400 yen)!

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■ Momo Land Aburayama Ranch
Address: 710-2 Kashiwara, Minami-ku, Fukuoka City

[Shima Koganemaru, Itoshima City] Oshima Farm Itoshima Goat Farm

Oshima Farm Itoshima Goat Farm is surrounded by rich nature.

Admission and parking are free.

Approximately 30 goats are grazing on the vast grounds.

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You can also buy goat treats for 100 yen and have the experience of feeding the goats.

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Bring a bowl full of cabbage (a snack) to the goats. If the goats are far away, you can call out "hey" and they will come over!

Even if your children are a little scared of animals, they can feel safe because there is a fence.

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By the way, spring is the birthing season for goats. In the spring of 2022, 20 baby goats were born.

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If you visit in the spring at the right time, you might be able to see these adorable baby goats with their pure white fur, slightly pink noses, and round eyes.

In addition, the farm also has a goat milk product sales outlet where you can buy takeaway products or eat in the relaxing space at the back of the store.

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These are the extremely popular "Goat's Smiling Pudding" (left, from 490 yen) and the rich, gently sweet "Goat's Milk" (right, 500 yen).

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The goat illustrations are cute! They also have cheese and jelly made with goat's milk.

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There are lots of cute baby goats now! "Goat Farm" (Itoshima City) where parents and children can enjoy a day together with "free admission"

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■ Oshima Farm Itoshima Goat Farm
Address: 2711-4 Shima Koganemaru, Itoshima City

[Mitsuse Village, Saga City] Mitsuse Le Vert Farm Acorn Village

Mitsuse Le Vert Farm Acorn Village is about an hour's drive from Fukuoka city.

Admission fees are 300 yen for adults (high school students and above) on weekdays and 600 yen on weekends and holidays, 200 yen for children (ages 4 to junior high school students) on weekdays and 300 yen on weekends and holidays, and free for children under 3. Parking is free.

This tourist ranch is dotted across a vast expanse of grassland covering approximately 750,000 square meters, with horse stables and areas for small animals, a bakery, a souvenir shop, a winery, and a restaurant.

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At the "Fureai Hiroba" (Fureai Square), goats and horses are raised on a hill with a great view.

In addition to feeding the goats and horses (100 yen each), you can also enjoy horseback riding on weekends and holidays (for ages 3 and up, 500 yen per lap).

This is how the horses are fed. The feed is placed on a large scoop and brought to the horse's mouth.

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In the Small Animal House, you can interact with animals such as goats, rabbits, and guinea pigs.

This is a "panda mouse," whose body color resembles that of a panda. It's small, fluffy, and super cute!

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You can also feed the goats, rabbits, and guinea pigs (100 yen each).

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It's sure to be a fun experience for children as they gently stroke and feed the small animals!

In addition to interacting with animals, there are also handmade play equipment and playground equipment that the whole family can enjoy! On weekends and holidays, there is also a "Road Train" (500 yen round trip, 300 yen one way).

Donguri Village also has a wide selection of local delicacies, including Mitsuse chicken and various types of bread.

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The "Splash Pond" has already opened! A great spot for families with children to enjoy interacting with animals and gourmet food (Saga City)

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■Mitsuse Le Vert Farm Acorn Village
Address: 2234-67 Mitsusemura, Saga City

We have introduced some recommended spots in Fukuoka and Saga where you can interact with animals.

Be sure to come and meet the animals that will make both children and adults smile! (Written by ARNE Editorial Department)
*This article is current as of the time of publication. *Prices in the text include tax.

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