Kikuchi Farm Cafe, located in Hiroo-cho, Tokachi, Hokkaido, was opened in 2018 by Mr. and Mrs. Kikuchi from Chiba Prefecture, who wanted to make dairy farming more accessible to the public! In this issue, we will introduce the charm of "Kikuchi Farm cafe" where you can enjoy delicious soft-serve ice cream and gelato amidst the wonderful scenery.

The Kikuchi Farm Cafe features the unique scenery of Hiroo Town in Tokachi: cows relaxing in pastureland, blue skies, and lush pasture grass. You can also see dairy farmers working hard, tractors making grass rolls, and other scenes that are typical of the production site.

Cows in pastureland in a carefree environment

The two-story restaurant is usually used for small groups of one to four people on the first floor and for larger groups of four or more people on the second floor, but the second floor is recommended for smaller groups who want a wider view. The first floor has a small area with toys and picture books for children to play with.

Couple seats on the 2nd floor (above) and 1st floor (below) of the cafe

What you should try amidst this wonderful scenery is our signature soft-serve ice cream and gelato. The fluffy soft-serve ice cream with moist, rich milk is something I would eat every day, and the gelato, available in 6 to 10 different flavors, is exquisite.

Gelato (double)" 430 yen and "Soft ice cream (waffle cone)" 380 yen

The showcase is colorful with flavors such as strawberry milk, chocolate chip, and green tea

The secret to the deliciousness of the soft serve ice cream and gelato is the use of different milk flavors depending on the season. Cows at Kikuchi Farm spend spring and summer mainly on pasture, eating grass, and in winter they spend their time in the barn, eating mainly grass from grass rolls and dent corn. The difference in the way they spend their time in the spring and summer and in the winter makes a big difference in the milk fat content and flavor of the milk. The rich taste of winter and the refreshing taste of summer. Please try our soft ice cream and gelato, which change little by little with the seasons.

Hiroo Smooth Pudding" (300 yen), made in collaboration with Patisserie Ueda, is also popular.

In addition to sweets such as soft-serve ice cream and gelato, the store also offers a good selection of meals. The menu here features "Tokachi Wagamama Beef," Kikuchi Farm's brand beef. The Bolognese, Loco Moco Bowl, and Hashed Beef are all made with the Brown Swiss breed and have experience giving birth, and all have a juicy and meaty flavor!

Bolognese" using local ingredients such as Tokachi Wagamama beef, stardust kelp, and fresh pasta made by Yamahata Rice Noodles, 1,000 yen.

The cows at "Tokachi Wagamama Beef" are not fattened up by force, and after milking, they are allowed to rest for about a month before being served as meat at the café. The names of the cows are posted in the restaurant, so you can appreciate them.

New "bologna sandwich" 580 yen

On the way home, you can also purchase unique souvenirs from the town of Hiroo, such as "Tokachi Wagamama Beef," "stardust kelp" used in the dishes, and "PIRUY," a guidebook for the town of Hiroo. Also, every year on the first day of grazing, a special event is held where visitors can enter the pastureland and observe. Please stop by at the "6th Stage Café" when you come to Hiroo Town to learn more about dairy farming.

This is also where you can buy milk and souvenirs from Hiroo Town.

All prices include tax.

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