Northern Horse Park — Attraction in Tomakomai

Not bad but not the most thrilling/interesting theme park I’ve ever been. Its good point might be because it’s wide and beautiful to look at (for those who like nature/vast well groomed green pasture or lawn...) but feels empty. Kinda felt bored. They could add more to the park for children I’d say. Though we enjoyed riding the quadricycle. I recommend it for family with little children, and be prepared to loose your breath, quite tiring but fun. At the main entrance, they are selling delicious assortments of pastries, highly recommended. If you want to snack, you have to go the annex house and that’s where they are renting the vehicles to go around the park (a must, because as I said before the place is huge). The horses and ponies are friendly (or waiting for snack😆) you...

The staff here aren't the friendliest. They aren't friendly with the horses either.

On the horse carriage, my heart churned as I saw the driver whip the tired horses. The poor horse was limping as he dragged us around the track slowly while others raced past us.

But the view was nice and the building was really cute. They had nice music playing (like all Japanese places) and even had some anime music too. Too bad the stage was empty.

All in all, we didn't have a lot of time but I would come back to check our the rest of the park - except the...

Mr. Yoshida and his family have passion and enthusiasm in Japan horse farm industry. By reading the history of Mr. Yoshida, the founder of Shadai Farm, we can see how much time and endeavor he spent to build and develop the business in a healthy manner. There are more than 50 horses in the park. And they all receive appropriate care and nursing. It is our pleasure to know Mr. Yoshida. We will definitely visit again to meet all...