Nasu Senbonmatsu Ranch will be holding the “Nasu Senbonmatsu Ranch Summer Festival 2026,” a summer vacation event for families, from July 18th (Saturday) to August 31st (Monday), 2026. The highlight of Summer Festival 2026 is the popular summer attraction, the “Giant Corn Maze,” which is in its 14th year. A maze of approximately 9,500 square meters made from about 30,000 ears of corn, each about 3 meters tall, will be featured. During the festival, there will also be water gun survival, a “Wind Chime Walk” where you can enjoy the sound of Nambu iron wind chimes while walking around the ranch, the first-ever “Sebon’s Detour Photo Rally” using the ranch’s official character “Sebon,” a “Ranch Quiz Capsule Toy” where you can learn the secrets of the ranch, “Tochigi Strawberry Ice Cream” made with Tochigi Prefecture strawberries, festival stalls, and limited-time menus at the farm restaurant. Furthermore, as a measure against the heat, mist showers will be installed on the premises, and a large roof will be newly installed at the Senbonmatsu Open Cafe. You can use it as a rest area where you can enjoy summery snacks such as grilled corn and pickled cucumbers while avoiding direct sunlight. With free admission and parking, this is a recommended farm event for summer vacation where you can play, eat, cool off, and explore. [Event Name] Nasu Senbonmatsu Farm Summer Festival 2026 [Event Period] July 18th (Sat) – August 31st (Mon)
Nasu Senbonmatsu Ranch Summer Festival Main Contents
① Giant Corn Maze: A full-fledged giant maze, now in its 14th year, appears in a cornfield of 30,000 corn stalks, approximately 3 meters high. ② Water Gun Survival: An exhilarating activity where you shoot water at each other while running around the Senbonmatsu Terrace. The "Water Cannon," which powerfully sprays water into the air, makes its debut! ③ Sebon's Detour Photo Rally: A walking tour that takes you to five spots not found on the official map. ④ Ranch Quiz Capsule Toy: A quiz capsule toy where you can learn the secrets of Senbonmatsu Ranch in a fun way. ⑤ Wind Chime Walk: A walking tour where you can enjoy the sounds of approximately 120 Nambu iron wind chimes. ⑥ Summer Ranch Gourmet: Enjoy refreshing and delicious summer-only menus such as chilled pickled cucumbers, grilled corn, and "Tochigi Strawberry Ice Cream" made with Tochigi Prefecture strawberries at the Senbonmatsu Open Cafe, Marche, Soft Serve Ice Cream Shop, and Farm Restaurant. ⑦ Festival stalls: Exciting festival stalls for children will be available. Enjoy the festive atmosphere with ice sculpture toys, yo-yo scooping, and more. ⑧ Mist showers and a large covered open-air cafe: Heat countermeasures are in place to ensure you can comfortably enjoy the summer farm.
Over 10,000 people participated in the 14th annual "Giant Corn Maze," offering a parent-child adventure experience.
The "Giant Corn Maze," a hugely popular annual event that attracted over 10,000 participants last year alone, is back! This authentic maze, spanning approximately 9,500 square meters and featuring about 30,000 corn stalks and reaching a height of approximately 3 meters, includes various surprises and photo opportunities, making it a fantastic summer adventure for children. Event Period: July 18th (Sat) - August 31st (Mon) Hours: 9:30 AM - Last entry 4:00 PM Price: 800 yen
Bring a refreshing summer to the ranch with water gun survival, wind chime walk, and mist showers.
Water Gun Survival: This summer activity takes place in a spacious ranch area where participants can shoot water guns with rapid-fire and pressurized functions at each other. Plus, this summer, a "Water Cannon" will make its debut! Enjoy the spray of water that reaches a height of 20 meters. Event Period: July 18th (Sat) - August 31st (Mon) Event Time: 10:00 - 15:00 (Weekends and holidays only during the period) Price: 500 yen Location: Senbonmatsu Terrace Wind Chime Walk: This summer ranch stroll allows you to feel the natural breeze and sounds as you walk along the cherry tree-lined street and the bustling plaza, surrounded by approximately 120 Nambu iron wind chimes. *Umbrellas used in the Senbonmatsu Umbrella Walk are being reused as wind chime decorations. Location: Cherry tree-lined street and bustling plaza Heat countermeasures: Mist showers are also available.
Farm official character "Sebon's Detour Photo Rally" to find scenery not on the map & farm quiz capsule toy
"Sebon's Detour Photo Rally": Visit five spots: the wood deck in the shade, the konjac grass next to the corn maze, Senbonmatsu Flying Squirrel House, the Friendly Tree, and Sebon's Home Pasture. Participants who complete the conditions will receive a Sebon pin badge as a prize. Event period: August 1st (Sat) - August 31st (Mon) Fee: (Free) Distribution location: Special maps will be distributed on the farm. Sebon pin badges will be given at the finish line at the Experience Workshop or Sports Center. "Farm Quiz Capsule Toy": Each capsule contains an original Sebon acrylic keychain and a mini quiz (7 types each) that teaches you the secrets of Senbonmatsu Farm, all randomly inserted. Explore the farm with the photo rally and learn the secrets of the farm with the quiz capsule toy. This is an event where you can experience the nature and charm of Nasu Senbonmatsu Farm and enjoy it as a summer research project. Event Period: July 18th (Sat) onwards Price: 400 yen/per session Location: Farm Shop & Soft Serve Ice Cream Shop Main Store
Enjoy a taste test of Tochigi's strawberry shaved ice, visit festival stalls, open-air cafes, and restaurants to fully experience summer farm cuisine and a festive atmosphere.
On weekends, the open-air cafe menu will feature items such as grilled corn, pickled cucumbers, and Senbonmatsu strawberry squash, as well as "Tochigi Strawberry Ice Cream" made with shaved strawberries from Senbonmatsu Strawberry Farm and homemade syrups from the farm, with a different offering each day. In addition, there will be festival stalls selling yo-yos, ice sculptures, chocolate-covered bananas, and more, allowing families to enjoy a summer festival atmosphere. The farm restaurant will also be offering "Fried Chicken Curry Rice" as a limited-time summer festival menu item.
You can also enjoy blueberry picking. You can take home the berries you pick.
You can pick both "highbush" blueberries, which have a good balance of sweetness and tartness, and "rabbit eye" blueberries, which are very sweet. The blueberries you pick will be weighed on the spot and you can take them home. Opening period: Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays only from July 5th to early August. Opening hours: 10:00 to 15:00 (last entry at 15:00). Price: From 400 yen (tax included) per 100g.
