Iwase Farm in Fukushima's Kagamiishi Town Announces Tohoku's Largest Corn Maze Event!

Iwase Farm (located at 225 Sakuramachi, Kagamiishi-machi, Iwase-gun, Fukushima Prefecture; President: Michio Hitomi), Japan's first Western-style farm and the model for the song 'Morning at the Ranch,' will host Tohoku's largest giant corn maze from Saturday, July 18, through late September.

This year, the massive maze will feature enhanced attractions including a 'photo spot at the observation deck,' a 'wind chime zone,' and 'melody pipes.' Participants will also receive an original Iwase Farm fan and a bottle of cold water.

2024 Giant Corn Maze

The maze route spans approximately 2km in total length! With corn stalks taller than an adult, getting lost is guaranteed!

The corn maze measures approximately 2km in length and takes about 15 minutes to reach the goal. The towering corn blocks visibility even for adults, creating a true summer outdoor adventure. Don't worry—emergency exit routes are available along the way for those who wish to leave early.

Cool down with a refreshing soft serve after running around!

After working up a sweat in the corn maze, be sure to enjoy a soft serve at the snack stand. Cool down with the 'Premium Milk Soft Serve,' made from fresh milk of rare Brown Swiss cows raised at Iwase Farm—rich and creamy, yet refreshingly light.

Also available is the 'Sonnin Kan Yogurt,' named after poet Sonnin Kan Sugimura, who wrote the lyrics to the song 'Morning at the Ranch.' Squeezed from a tube-shaped container, this yogurt is a hit nationwide, praised for its exceptional taste and texture, even featured on national TV. We also offer a combined soft serve and yogurt treat—highly recommended!

Two popular types: regular and premium soft serve. Sonnin Kan Yogurt is available in both sweetened and unsweetened varieties.

Overview of the Giant Corn Maze

Name: Iwase Farm Giant Corn Maze

Period: July 18 (Sat) to late September

Fee: 300 yen per person (Farm admission: 500 yen for adults, 300 yen for children)

Operating Hours: 9:00–16:00

Special Gift: Original Iwase Farm fan and bottled water

About Iwase Farm

Iwase Farm has a history of over 140 years and is Japan's oldest government-operated farm. Its origins date back to the early Meiji era. In 1876, during Emperor Meiji's first tour of Tohoku, he visited present-day Kagamiishi and ordered the reclamation of surrounding wilderness, marking the farm's founding.

In the early Meiji period, Japan aimed to modernize its industries to match Western powers. The establishment of Iwase Farm began when Emperor Meiji ordered land reclamation during his first Tohoku tour. In 1880, about 650 hectares of grassland known as 'Rokkenhara' (including present-day Kagamiishi) was designated as a reclamation site directly operated by the Imperial Household Ministry. A farm was established there to serve as a model for national land development projects. This farm became the origin of Iwase Farm.

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Facility Overview of Iwase Farm

Facility Name: Iwase Farm

Location: 225 Sakuramachi, Kagamiishi-machi, Iwase-gun, Fukushima 969-0401

Representative: President Michio Hitomi

Parking: 500 spaces (free)

Access: 10-minute walk from JR Tohoku Main Line Kagamiishi Station, or 5-minute drive from Kagamiishi Smart IC

Contact: 0248-62-6789 (Contact: Kikuta)

Website: https://iwasefarm.jp/

For Media Interested in Coverage

The corn used in the maze is dent corn for animal feed. The approximately 100,000 corn stalks used in the maze will be fully recycled as feed for dairy cows after the event, reflecting our environmentally conscious approach.

In addition to this initiative, we can also provide tours of our historic on-site facilities.

Ideal for summer outings and educational field trips, given the farm's historical significance.

We welcome media inquiries at any time.