Enjoy spring season with friendly horses at our sanctuary located at the foot of Mount Fuji. Our horse friendship experience invites you to connect with kind animals in a serene setting near the historic Omuro Sengen Shrine.
You’ll have the chance to feed, brush, and play with the horses, creating unforgettable memories. For those interested, you can also enjoy a ride guided by our English-speaking staff, ensuring a fun and safe experience for everyone, including beginners.
This activity is more than just riding, it's about bonding with horses while surrounded by the breathtaking views of Mount Fuji and the greenery of the spring. Whether you’re travelling as a family, a couple, or solo, this unique experience offers the perfect opportunity to relax, interact with nature, and create beautiful memories.
The core of our mission is [Well-being]—not just for our guests and horses, but as a guiding principle of everything we do. We’re committed to creating harmony between people, animals, and nature. Barikiya plays a crucial role in animal welfare by providing retired horses with a second career in tourism. In Japan, horses often face limited options after retirement. By offering them a new purpose, we essentially save their lives while allowing them to thrive in a healthy environment. We also work on preserving Japan’s cultural heritage, the ancient art of Yabusame (horseback archery), which is less practiced in modern times. By sharing this tradition with people from around the world, we strive to keep this important part of our history alive. Together, we can preserve tradition, promote sustainability, and create a meaningful connection between humans and horses.
You will make your own way to the meeting points