Wakayama Farm is a three-generation farm with about 24 hectares of land in northern Utsunomiya, set against the Nikko mountains. For more than a century, guided by the belief that "agriculture begins with cultivating the soil," we have grown bamboo shoots and chestnuts using natural, circular farming methods.
After generations of working with bamboo and cultivating the soil, the family witnessed a time when bamboo gradually fell out of everyday use, leaving the farm with a distinctive landscape that had become increasingly rare.
The bamboo forest has since been used as a filming location for numerous productions, attracting attention and inspiring the family to open it to the public so that more people can experience bamboo up close.
Step into the bamboo forest, surrounded by sunlight filtering through the bamboo and the rustling of leaves, and leave everyday life behind as you enjoy the tranquility.
Weekdays: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Weekends & holidays: 9:00 AM–8:00 PM
Last entry is 30 minutes before closing.
In summer (June–August), we close at 9:00 PM on weekends and public holidays.
From September, weekend and holiday closing returns to 8:00 PM.
Adults: ¥900
Children (6–15): ¥600
Children (3–5): ¥300
Tickets are valid all day, with re-entry.
The evening illumination costs extra (see below).
No reservation is needed.
Adults: admission + ¥600 (¥1,500 total)
Children (6–15): admission + ¥400 (¥1,000 total)
Children (3–5): admission + ¥200 (¥500 total)
Held on weekends and public holidays
There is no illumination on weekdays.
¥900
(Includes a bamboo cup to take home and a Japanese sweet)
Open on weekends and public holidays
Hours: 10:00 AM–7:00 PM (last order 6:30 PM)
Served inside the bamboo forest, so admission is required.
Weekdays: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM (last order 4:30 PM)
Weekends & holidays (Jun–Aug): 10:00 AM–7:00 PM (last order 6:30 PM)
Meals: 11:30 AM–2:30 PM (last order)
Closed on Tuesdays and some other days
Closed in September: 1st, 8th, 15th and 29th
Closed in October: 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th
Bamboo lantern: ¥1,500 (small) / ¥2,000 (large)
Bamboo chopsticks: ¥1,100
Bow and arrow: ¥750
Water gun: ¥750
Walk-ins welcome any day; no booking needed
Hours: 10:00 AM until late afternoon
Subject to staff availability.
Groups, please contact us in advance.
All prices include tax.
October 18, 2026
Monday, October 19 | Bamboo swing closed for rebuilding
On Monday, October 19, we will be rebuilding the bamboo swing on the farm grounds, so it will not be available all day. We apologize to everyone visiting that day for the inconvenience. Thank you for your understanding.
October 18, 2026
Bamboo Winter Lights 2026 is coming
It's official: “Bamboo Winter Lights 2026,” our winter illumination event in Wakayama Farm's bamboo forest, will be held this year. Bamboo stalks rising out of the quiet darkness of night, the soft glow of bamboo lanterns scattered through the forest, and artworks created by bamboo artists.
October 7, 2026
No lunch at our cafe on October 7–8
Thank you, as always, for visiting Bamboo Forest at Wakayama Farm. As our chef is unwell, we're unable to serve lunch at our Cafe & Restaurant on the following dates.