Welcome to Horse Trekking Farm Miurakaigan!
Step into Horse Trekking Farm Miurakaigan, only 10 minutes from Miurakaigan Station in Kanagawa, Japan. We offer horseback riding experiences on the long stretch of Miurakaigan Beach, a sandy beach with gentle ocean breeze under the wide sky! We can tailor it to a beach walk for beginners or a beach gallop for experienced riders. In summer we also offer special riding activities that allow you to jump into the ocean and ride bareback horses! Come and create the one and only memories in Japan!
Activities/Price
Beach Riding
Join us for our oceanview horseback ride along the Miurakaigan Sandy Beach which is offered all year around except summer. We’ll depart from our farm, walk through the local town and and head to the beach where you get to listen to the ocean waves and enjoy some of the best views in Miura area on the horseback.
Beach Walking Course (Beach riding 90min + Gymkhana 30 min)
This ride is ideal for first-time or less-experienced riders, young children, or nervous adults. The ride will be at a steady walking pace with staff hand holding the lead rope alongside. You will have the opportunity to operate the horse through an obstacle course and give it a try to ride without a staff towards the end of the trekking if you want. It is also the perfect ride for photo-shooting and taking many memories back home.
Price
| Beach Walking Course (90+30min) | |
| Weekdays – 23,500JPY | Weekends – 25,000JPY |
Ocean Horseback Riding
This is our most popular activity that is only offered during summer season (June to September). You will first depart from our farm on the horseback for a quick town walk down to the ocean, then our guides will remove the saddle and help you dive into the ocean on the horse, bareback of course. You will get to ride the waves with horses, hold on to the horse’s tail, have a relaxed time on the horse’s back and of course, give it a try of running in the water! You do not want to miss this!
Beginner course(90min)
The course will be identical to the experienced course. However, in the beginner course, an instructor will be with you so you can enjoy it safely!!
Experienced course(90min)
The beach swim will be a 90 min course. You will ride the horse at the farm and walk through the Miura city to the beach. Then, with the horse, you will experience many awesome activities!
Price
| Beginner (90min) | Experienced (90min) |
| Weekdays – 28,500JPY | Weekdays – 25,000JPY |
| Weekends – 32,000JPY | Weekends – 28,500JPY |
Private/customized activities
We also provide private/customized beach riding activities per request. If you would like to have a private event for your family, friends, couples or yourself, feel free to reach out to us over email and let us know. On top of the riding activity, if you would like to have a private tour around the local Miura town or around Riding Facilities in Japan to explore. We have a licenced tour guide available but please give us an advanced notice if possible.
The price will start from 50,000 JPY~ on the weekdays and 80,000JPY~ on the weekend.
English-Speaking Guided Tour
If you would like an English-speaking guide during your ride, we can provide one for an additional fee of 5,000 JPY per person per session.
Additionally, if we determine prior to confirming your booking that communication during the ride may be challenging (especially for the beach galloping course), we may recommend adding an interpreter guide for your convenience and safety.
Important Notes Regarding Reservations
- Photos and videos for all courses will be taken by our staff.
- All prices are per person. If you would like to switch riders during the course, please consult with us in advance.
- Reservations can be made once available dates are shown on the availability calendar below.
- The listed course time refers to the total time from leaving the clubhouse to returning to the clubhouse. This includes the riding time to and from the beach, and does not refer only to the time spent riding on the beach.
- The Beach Horse Trekking Course departs at 10:00 AM for the morning session and 2:00 PM for the afternoon session.
- The Ocean Horseback Riding Course departs at 10:00 AM for the morning session and 1:30 PM for the afternoon session.
- Please arrive 30 minutes before the departure time.
- If you are running late, please be sure to contact us. Please note that if you arrive too late to complete the necessary preparations before departure, you may not be able to ride.
- Cancellation fees will apply from 5 business days before your scheduled visit.
- For safety reasons, children of elementary school age or younger will be accompanied by staff. Therefore, even if they have riding experience, the beginner rate will apply.
- For safety reasons, pregnant guests and guests with medical conditions such as epilepsy are not permitted to ride.
- During the summer season, only the Ocean Horseback Riding Course is available. The Beach Horse Trekking Course is not offered during this period due to the high risk of heatstroke for both horses and riders. The exact period may vary each year, but it is usually from late June to late September.
- For the Ocean Horseback Riding Course, whether a rider is classified as a beginner or experienced is determined by their actual riding level, not by whether they have previously experienced this course.
- Whips, spurs, and waist pouches are not allowed on any course.
- If you would like to bring any personal items, please leave them with our staff before riding.
- As a general rule, reservations must be made by 5:00 PM on the day before your preferred date.
- Please note that the availability calendar may not always reflect the latest status due to system limitations. For the most accurate availability, please contact us by phone.
- Please be sure to bring your health insurance card when visiting our farm.
- The routes used for our horse trekking courses include public roads and open public areas, where local residents and other visitors may also be present. To ensure the safety and enjoyment of our guests, as well as the safety of the general public, we have strict standards regarding cantering during horse trekking. Thank you for your understanding.
- If the email address entered in the reservation form is incorrect, we may not be able to contact you or send your reservation confirmation email. Please check your email address carefully before submitting the form.
- If you do not receive a reservation confirmation email within 3 days after submitting your application, your reservation has not been confirmed. In that case, please contact us.
- For safety reasons, please enter your weight accurately in the reservation form. If false information is provided, we may refuse service on the day of your visit.
Cancellation Policy
- Once your reservation has been confirmed, cancellation fees will apply according to the number of business days remaining before your scheduled visit.
- Please note that cancellation fees apply regardless of the reason if the cancellation is made due to the customer’s circumstances.
- From 5 business days before to 5:00 PM, 4 business days before your visit
30% of the riding fee - From after 5:00 PM, 4 business days before to 5:00 PM on the day before your visit
50% of the riding fee - From after 5:00 PM on the day before your visit to the scheduled riding time on the day of your visit
100% of the riding fee - Cancellation fees will not apply only if our farm determines that the ride must be cancelled due to bad weather or other safety concerns, and we contact you to inform you of the cancellation.
- Please note that the ride may still be held in light rain. We have shower and changing facilities available for guests after riding, so you can enjoy the experience comfortably even if you get wet.
- Also, the weather in your area may differ from the weather at Miura Beach. Please do not cancel based only on your own judgment. If you are unsure about the weather, please be sure to contact the farm first.
- If you cancel on the day of your visit based on your own judgment, the cancellation fee will apply.arge. Please note that we can still have the activity under the rain and if you are not sure about the weather, feel free to consult with us beforehand.
Access
Address
238-0101 Japan Kanagawa-ken Miura-shi Minamishitauracho Kamimiyata1751-3
Reservation calendar
Please use this calendar to check for open spots.
Color code Red: Nonbusiness days (定休日） Yellow: Full （満員） Blue: available spots （空き） ex. 午前3名 Ok = 3 open 午前 = morning 午後 = afternoon
Reserve by phone
Please call 046-887-1088
Reserve by filling out a form
Please note that this form will not secure your seat and will be a tentative reservation. If you are in a hurry, please contact us by phone. Please fill out everything in the form. If there is more than one person reserving, please fill out the details for the representative.
Feel free to contact us if you are unsure about something or have any questions!
About us
The year 2024 will also mark the 20th anniversary of the opening of our facility. Although we are now the third generation of owners since our establishment, our desire to bring smiles with our lovely horses to all visitors to this scenic and beautiful Miura area has not changed. In these past 20 years, we are greatful for our wonderful and gentle horses have been nourished and encouraged by the happiness from people who came to visit. As the 3rd generation owner, we believe it is our role to further spread the word to as many people as possible about the wonderfulness and fulfilment of spending time with horses, and to create a foundation that will allow the horses to spend their time with us humans with even greater happiness.
Here always, Living the life as if you were dancing and riding
This is the motto that all of us have thought up together. We took it to heart and want to bring excitement to your lives that you have never experienced with our horses. Our mission is to create a thrilling new future between humans and horses. We would love to have you here at Horsetrekking Farm Miurakaigan
From every horse and staff at HFM