{"id":2511,"date":"2026-03-12T13:28:12","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T04:28:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chubu-roo.com\/eng\/?p=2511"},"modified":"2026-03-12T13:28:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T04:28:12","slug":"moku-moku","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chubu-roo.com\/eng\/destination\/moku-moku\/","title":{"rendered":"\u3010Iga no Sato Mokumoku Handmade Farm\u3011A hands-on food education theme park where you can interact with animals, harvest vegetables, and make food yourself"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Craftsmanship with Heart \u2013 The True Taste Created by Handmade Work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"3085\" src=\"https:\/\/chubu-roo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1-2_D7K_5521-1280x848.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3085\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"3086\" src=\"https:\/\/chubu-roo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1-3_6029_4.27-1280x853.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3086\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>At Mokumoku Farm, making food is not simply about producing products but about delivering both delicious flavors and the warmth of handmade craftsmanship. Each step of the process is carried out with dedication, care, and passion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the ham and sausage workshop, unnecessary additives are avoided so that the natural qualities of the ingredients can shine. The meat is carefully blended with salt and spices, kneaded by hand, shaped, and finished with a rich smoked aroma. Because every step involves human craftsmanship, the resulting flavor develops remarkable depth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the craft beer brewery, beer is treated as a living drink created by the harmony of barley, water, and yeast. The brewers carefully draw out the characteristics of the ingredients while monitoring how the flavor evolves over time. From brewing to fermentation and aging, each stage is patiently observed as every glass of beer is crafted with care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the bakery, dough is kneaded, allowed to ferment slowly, and then baked to a fragrant finish. During this process, visitors can appreciate how the aroma and texture change as wheat flour and yeast work together. The taste of freshly baked bread is truly exceptional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the Japanese sweets workshop, delicate handcrafted designs are created so that the sweets can be enjoyed visually as well as in flavor. Meanwhile, the Western confectionery workshop produces unique desserts by layering cream over soft sponge cakes, bringing together creativity and craftsmanship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rather than focusing on efficiency, Mokumoku Farm prioritizes flavor and quality that truly satisfy. This commitment is at the heart of everything they create.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Experience Nature and Food with All Five Senses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"3089\" src=\"https:\/\/chubu-roo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2-3_\u30e4\u30ae-1280x853.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3089\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>At Iga no Sato Mokumoku Handmade Farm, visitors can fully experience the charm of nature, food, and agriculture through a wide variety of hands-on programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"3087\" src=\"https:\/\/chubu-roo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2-1_P9230110-1-1280x960.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3087\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Through activities such as making sausages, baking bread, and creating sweets, visitors can learn about the process of how food is made while handling the ingredients themselves and tasting the freshly prepared results. In the\u00a0<strong>Boiled Sausage Workshop<\/strong>, participants experience the entire process from kneading the pork mixture to stuffing the casing and boiling the finished sausages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"3088\" src=\"https:\/\/chubu-roo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2-2_\u30dd\u30cb\u30fc-1280x853.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3088\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>At the\u00a0<strong>Relaxing Learning Farm<\/strong>, visitors can interact with animals such as cows, goats, and ponies while learning about the importance of life and the origins of food. Programs include mini pig shows, milking experiences, and pony rides, offering enjoyable experiences for both children and adults.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"3090\" src=\"https:\/\/chubu-roo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2-4_MG_5605-853x1280.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3090\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, visitors can harvest\u00a0<strong>shiitake mushrooms grown on natural logs<\/strong>\u00a0at the mushroom farm. By picking thick, freshly grown mushrooms inside the cultivation house, guests can directly experience the bounty of nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Farm-Fresh Flavors \u2013 Freshly Harvested, Freshly Baked, Freshly Made<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"3091\" src=\"https:\/\/chubu-roo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3-1_020\u30d1\u30d1\u30d3\u30a21.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3091\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The dishes served throughout the farm make generous use of local ingredients and house-made products, offering flavors that can only be enjoyed here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-7 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"3093\" src=\"https:\/\/chubu-roo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3-3_121_3.08-1280x853.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3093\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"3092\" src=\"https:\/\/chubu-roo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3-2_022_BBQ.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3092\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>At the&nbsp;<strong>Beer Restaurant<\/strong>, guests can enjoy a buffet-style dining experience featuring Mokumoku\u2019s signature craft beer, sausages, and dishes made with fresh vegetables. It is the perfect place for families or groups to gather and enjoy a lively meal together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>BuuBuu House<\/strong>&nbsp;is a barbecue-style restaurant where richly flavored pork and freshly harvested vegetables are grilled over charcoal, filling the air with mouthwatering aromas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-8 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"3096\" src=\"https:\/\/chubu-roo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3-6__K0A7259.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3096\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>At the\u00a0<strong>Farmhouse Cuisine Restaurant<\/strong>, guests can savor thick-cut tonkatsu made from pork produced in Mie Prefecture, along with traditional regional dishes. The calm atmosphere makes it an excellent place for those who want to enjoy local flavors at a leisurely pace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-9 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"3094\" src=\"https:\/\/chubu-roo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3-4_D7K_4621-848x1280.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3094\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>At&nbsp;<strong>mokumoku Tomato Caf\u00e9<\/strong>, the specialty item is the impressive&nbsp;<strong>16-centimeter-tall Grill Tomato Burger<\/strong>. The caf\u00e9 also offers dishes and sweets made with plenty of fresh tomatoes, making it a great place for light meals or a relaxing break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These restaurants and caf\u00e9s allow visitors to enjoy the freshness of ingredients and the handmade flavors that make Mokumoku Farm so unique. When visiting, take the time to savor these carefully prepared dishes and enjoy a memorable dining experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Special Stay Surrounded by Nature<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-10 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"3098\" src=\"https:\/\/chubu-roo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4-1\u5bbf\u6cca\u68df\u30a4\u30e1\u30fc\u30b8-1280x960.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3098\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>At Iga no Sato Mokumoku Handmade Farm, visitors can also stay overnight at the accommodation area called\u00a0<strong>\u201cOkaeri Village,\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0where they can enjoy a peaceful and relaxing time surrounded by nature. Guests stay in dome-shaped cottages where they can gaze at a sky full of stars at night and wake up to the sound of birds in the morning, experiencing a kind of luxury that cannot be found in the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-11 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"3099\" src=\"https:\/\/chubu-roo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4-2_\u643e\u4e73-1280x853.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3099\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Guests staying at Okaeri Village can also participate in&nbsp;<strong>early morning farm activities<\/strong>, helping with tasks such as milking cows, feeding animals, or cleaning the stables, with activities varying depending on the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another special benefit is that guests staying overnight receive&nbsp;<strong>free admission to the farm for two days<\/strong>. Experiences that may be difficult to enjoy in a single day can be explored at a relaxed pace. After relaxing in the hot spring in the evening, visitors can spend the next day enjoying craft workshops and interacting with animals to their heart\u2019s content.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Craftsmanship with Heart \u2013 The True Taste Created by Handmade Work At Mokumoku Farm, making food is not simply\u2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2523,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[6,23,2,5,13,11,9],"tags":[311,312,313,314,315],"class_list":["post-2511","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-interest","category-gourmet","category-destination","category-mie","category-nature","category-zoo","category-experience","tag-milking-experience","tag-iga-no-sato-mokumoku-handmade-farm","tag-hands-on-experience","tag-cottage","tag-handmade-experience"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/chubu-roo.com\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2511","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/chubu-roo.com\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/chubu-roo.com\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chubu-roo.com\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chubu-roo.com\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2511"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/chubu-roo.com\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2511\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2528,"href":"https:\/\/chubu-roo.com\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2511\/revisions\/2528"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chubu-roo.com\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2523"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/chubu-roo.com\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2511"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chubu-roo.com\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2511"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chubu-roo.com\/eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2511"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}