Nasu Highlands Minamigaoka Bokujo

Nasu Highlands Minamigaoka Bokujo's beginning was shortly after the war in 1948 (Showa 23). In the Nasu land — where rich nature spreads — started farm management centered on dairy farming. Since founding — arranging a system consistently performing "production, processing, and sales" — focused on delivering the deliciousness of freshly-squeezed milk in as-is form as much as possible to customers.

From the first farm manager's thinking "we cannot receive admission fees from customers visiting our home" — Minamigaoka Bokujo has continued walking as a tourism farm with free admission and free parking. That thought is still inherited today — beloved as a place where anyone can casually drop by and spend each their own time.

Another major pillar — commitment to the rare dairy breed "Guernsey cattle" in Japan. Introduced from the Channel Islands' Guernsey Island in the Meiji era — this cattle — though smaller in milk quantity than Holstein — has high milk fat and non-fat milk solids — birthing rich and sweet milk. At Minamigaoka Bokujo — starting Guernsey cattle raising from Showa 20s — while introducing from America and repeating breed improvement — has long pursued the possibilities of the Guernsey breed.

What was thus born — the farm-representing "Guernsey Golden Milk" and "Guernsey Golden Yogurt." These products committed to 100% Guernsey milk — won the top Gold Award at the Local Milk Grand Prix and Local Yogurt Grand Prix — and certified as a Nasu Brand — gaining many evaluations. Yogurt slowly fermented in bottles, and ice cream leveraging milk's original flavor — and always exploring flavors that can only be realized precisely because they're made at the farm.

Also — at the farm — providing time where "food" and "experience" become one: animal interaction experiences, hand-making experiences for sausage, butter, and ice cream, farm gourmet like jingisukan and curry, and seasonal events and photo galleries. A moment spent within blue sky and green pastures — becomes a place of learning for children and healing for adults.

Even now — over 70 years since founding — what Minamigaoka Bokujo cherishes — being a place close to nature, animals, and people. Going forward — together with Nasu Highlands' appeal — so that Guernsey cattle milk and farm time can be enjoyed across generations — continuing daily farm work and making.

Free-admission, open-year-round tourism farm

Nasu Highlands Minamigaoka Bokujo is a tourism farm consistently performing "production, processing, and sales" centered on dairy farming. From the first farm manager's thinking "we cannot receive admission fees from customers visiting our home" — both admission and parking are free. While enjoying dairy products and gourmet unique to the farm — also animal interaction, fishing, archery, and sausage and ice cream making experiences — beloved as a classic Nasu Highlands spot where you can spend a leisurely day.

Only about 200 head in Japan — commitment to rare Guernsey cattle

What represents Minamigaoka Bokujo — the rare dairy breed "Guernsey cattle" — said to be only about 200 head in Japan. Despite smaller build than Holstein — milk fat and non-fat milk solids are high, and protein and nutritional value are rich. With a history of being called "the milk of nobles and the wealthy" in old England — characterized by richness yet clean aftertaste. At Minamigaoka Bokujo — introducing from Showa 20s shortly after the war — while continuing breed improvement and breeding — protecting the flavor unique to Guernsey cattle.

Award-winning dairy products like Guernsey Golden Milk and Yogurt

The farm's pride "Guernsey Golden Milk" — won the top Gold Award and Committed Judging Award at the Local Milk Grand Prix — and certified as a Nasu Brand — milk that is rich yet has a good aftertaste. Similarly made with 100% Guernsey milk — "Guernsey Golden Yogurt" — won the top Gold Award twice at the Local Yogurt Grand Prix — and at the National Yogurt Summit — also won the Texture Award — gaining high evaluation at domestic and overseas judging events.

Soft serve and authentic ice cream enjoyed at the farm

"Guernsey Golden Ice Cream" — generously using the pride Guernsey Golden Milk — and the popular premium soft serve at the farm shop — characterized by richness yet light aftertaste. From vanilla to chocolate, strawberry, and seasonal flavors — as farm-unique "milk-tasting" sweets — has become the fun of repeaters visiting Nasu.

Animal interaction and experience programs enjoyed at a spacious farm

On the premises — besides Guernsey cattle — also live various animals: horses, donkeys, sheep, goats, and rabbits. In addition to feeding and horseback riding experiences and interaction with sheep and goats — also substantial experience classes: sausage making, butter making, and ice cream making. Time interacting with nature and animals under the blue sky — becomes a memorable moment as learning for children and refreshment for adults.

Consistent system from farm gourmet to souvenirs and mail-order

At in-park restaurants and Jingisukan houses — providing farm gourmet: beef and lamb jingisukan, Nasu pork teppanyaki, and beef curry. At direct sales shops — line up dairy products, plus homemade bread, ham, sausage, baked sweets, and farm-original goods. From the official online shop and Rakuten Ichiba store — mail-order possible nationwide: Guernsey dairy products, ice gifts, and assortment sets.