Makiba-no-Yakata

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An experiential facility themed on lavender fields and livestock, located in the vast hills of Misaki Town. In early summer, about 10,000 lavender plants bloom, and the area is enveloped in a fresh scent and purple scenery. In the park, you can interact with animals such as goats and sheep, and there are also plenty of restaurants where you can taste dairy products using fresh milk, homemade ham, and sausages. It is a relaxation spot where you can spend leisurely time with your family and enjoy the peaceful "Japanese pastoral landscape."

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観て、触れて、大自然と遊ぼう『まきばの館』【岡山県：美咲町】

Okayama Prefectural Tourism Federation

Makiba-no-Yakata

Address: 2272 Kita, Misaki-cho, Kume-gun, Okayama
Website: https://makibanomori.jp/
Operator: Makiba-no-Yakata

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