Rare ranch in Okinawa where you can experience subsistence farming and cattle ranching
Muumin Ranch is a ranch located in Nakijin Village, Okinawa Prefecture.
The ranch offers unique experiences such as horse trekking on the beach and in the forest, farm stays, and other activities to teach natural agriculture and cattle raising to young people.
Many people have been impressed by the personality of the owner, Muumin, and the coexistence of humans and animals, and it has become a popular activity spot in Nakijin Village, Okinawa Prefecture.
Point 1: Unique horse trekking in the village and on the beach
The most popular activity at Yume-Yumin Ranch is a horse trekking experience that is hard to find elsewhere.
First, you will receive a thorough lecture before riding and learn the importance of safety. The way in which safety is communicated is unique and interesting. You will also learn about riding habits and other specialized aspects of horseback riding.
After the lecture, you will suddenly be riding a horse through the town of Nakijin Village. You will experience the discomfort of riding a horse through the streets of Nakijin Village with houses and convenience stores by your side. You will also take off the saddle of the horse and enter the sea with the horse.
It is called “sea horse,” and it is a rare experience to go into the sea with a horse.
Point 2: Unparalleled farm stays where you can learn about cattle raising and agriculture
During the farm stay, you will stay on the second floor of the masonry house where Mr. and Mrs. Yumeyumin actually live, and you will be able to experience what is absolutely impossible in the city, living while raising livestock and farming.
The main tasks include feeding the horses and goats raised on the Yume-Yumi Farm, procuring grass to feed the animals, and cleaning the breeding shed.
You can also help with the farm work run by Mr. and Mrs. Yumeyumin. The length of the stay varies from a short farm stay of a few weeks to a year-long farm stay, and some people even live in the farm for a year to acquire farming and cattle-raising skills.
Point 3: A place to get away from the city and experience a self-sufficient lifestyle
At Yume-Yumin Ranch, we live a self-sufficient life and do not have the conveniences of the city, but we can experience the joys and pleasures of nature that we have almost forgotten, such as the pleasant feeling of taking a bath heated with wood after herding cattle or working in the fields, or the delicious taste of rice with vegetables harvested from the fields. You can experience the joys and pleasures of nature that we have almost forgotten through our daily lives.
When we think of experiencing nature in Okinawa, the “ocean” comes to mind, but it is also a good idea to experience farming and cattle ranching in the relaxed flow of time that is unique to Okinawa.
