Nasu Senbonmatsu Ranch will be holding the “Senbonmatsu Umbrella Walk,” a limited-time event that allows visitors to enjoy strolling around the ranch rain or shine, from Monday, June 8th to Sunday, July 12th, 2026, coinciding with the rainy season including “Umbrella Day” on June 11th. This year, the second time the event has been held, 200 colorful umbrellas will be used to decorate seven locations within the ranch, including the cherry blossom-lined street and the bustling plaza. In addition, as a new feature, “Children’s Future Ranch Art Umbrellas,” created by children from Nasushiobara City on the theme of “Senbonmatsu Ranch that they love,” will be on display. This early summer limited event will transform the ranch into a photo spot that you’ll want to visit even on rainy days.
This year's new project: "Children's Future Ranch Art Umbrella"
This year, we will be launching a new project called "Children's Future Ranch Art Umbrella," in which approximately 50 children from Nasushiobara City will participate. The children will paint pictures on transparent umbrellas based on the theme of "My Favorite Senbonmatsu Ranch," and the completed art umbrellas will be displayed within the ranch. Through the umbrellas, which are drawn with the free imagination unique to children, we hope to connect the local community with the ranch and create an opportunity to envision the future of Senbonmatsu Ranch together. Approximately 50 completed art umbrellas will be displayed on the ceiling of the bustling plaza and other locations from June 13th (Saturday) to July 12th (Sunday). (Cooperation: Nippon Rikagaku Kogyo Co., Ltd./Kitpas)
With approximately 200 umbrellas available, you can enjoy a stroll through the ranch whether it's raining or sunny.
Seven photo spots are set up to make your stroll more enjoyable, rain or shine.
Small pleasures that are only available on rainy days
During the event period, colorful umbrellas will be available for free rental to visitors. Furthermore, the first 1,000 customers who spend 3,000 yen or more (excluding tax) at the farm shop on a rainy day will receive a can badge featuring Nasu Senbonmatsu Ranch's official character, "Mother Cow Sebon."
On weekends, there will also be markets and hands-on events that can be enjoyed even if it rains.
On weekends during the period, we plan to hold related events that will make your outing during the rainy season more enjoyable, such as sales of hydrangea-themed accessories by local handmade artists, soap parfait making workshops, tasting and sales of Mooka-grown melons, and shaved strawberry shaved ice from Senbonmatsu. Through markets and experiential events that are easy to visit even on rainy days, we will make your stay at the farm during the rainy season even more enjoyable.
① Sale of accessories with a "hydrangea motif"
We will be selling resin accessories that are perfect for this time of year, such as hydrangea motifs made by folding eight 1.5cm strips of chiyogami paper into flower shapes. [pourvous: Tochigi City] ・Date and time: June 14th (Sun), 28th (Sun), July 4th (Sat), 5th (Sun) 10am-4pm ・Location: Nigiwai Plaza (Senbonmatsu Terrace Cherry Blossom Avenue only on July 5th (Sun)) ・Price: From 1,300 yen
② Holding a soap parfait workshop
We will be hosting a soap parfait making workshop led by an artist who has been making skin-friendly soaps for over 20 years. [and.sea_soap: Sakura Market] ・Date and time: July 5th (Sun), 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM ・Location: Nigiwai Plaza ・Price: From 850 yen
③ A tasting and sales event for seasonal produce, "melons," will be held by a farmer who received the "Grand Gold Award" in the produce category at the May 2026 Japan Vegetable Sommelier Summit.
From Mooka City, a major melon-producing area in the prefecture, we will be selling melons with a sugar content of 17 degrees or higher, grown by Aika Co., Ltd., a farm with 40 years of experience. We will be offering different varieties in a relay format according to the harvest season, and weekly tastings are planned. • Dates: June 6th (Sat), 7th (Sun), 13th (Sat), and 14th (Sun). *The end date may change depending on weather and temperature. 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM • Location: Nigiwai Hiroba • Price: From 2,000 yen
④: Shaved ice made with ripe strawberries from Senbonmatsu will be available again this year.
Even after the strawberry picking season ends, you can still enjoy Senbonmatsu Farm's prized strawberries. • Date & Time: June 27th (Sat) & 28th (Sun), 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM • Location: Senbonmatsu Open Cafe, Sakura Namiki Street • Price: 700 yen
On chilly rainy days during the rainy season, take a break with a warm meal and a hot spring bath.
During the event, the farm restaurant and Senbonmatsu Open Cafe will offer limited-time menus including grilled gnocchi, cream sauce omelets, and farm-fresh ricotta cheese dogs. (Some menu items are available only on weekends.) After strolling along the Umbrella Walk and taking photos, you can relax and enjoy a leisurely time on a rainy day while warming yourself in the Senbonmatsu Onsen, a natural hot spring located on the premises.
Senbonmatsu Umbrella Walk Event Overview
・Event Period: Monday, June 8th, 2026 – Sunday, July 12th, 2026 ・Locations: 6 locations – Cherry Blossom Avenue / Lively Plaza / Farm Restaurant / Farm Shop / Soft Serve Ice Cream Shop Main Store / Amusement Area ・Admission Fee: Free (Some activities and food/drinks are subject to a fee) ・Other: 7 umbrella photo spots will be set up (① Cherry Blossom Avenue ② Lively Plaza ③ Senbonmatsu Terrace ④ Shared Umbrella ⑤ Tree Swing ⑥ Dog Run ⑦ Animal Interaction Area) (Some events may be canceled in case of inclement weather) *All prices include tax.
