Onomichi Donkey Paradise
After we (Taiji and Junko) started living on top of a small hill overlooking the Seto sea, we suddenly felt as if we had entered the Andalusian scenery of Jimenez's "Platero and I". Inspired by its peaceful message, in 2012 we welcomed our first donkey, a female we named "Platera", and in 2016 a male "Darbon". As the years passed more donkeys came to the world, and we also welcomed goats and sheep. As of 2023, we host 8 donkeys and 5 goats, the sheep having since moved away.
We invite visitors at the farm to relax with the animals, petting and feeding them. Children are naturally welcome.
Visitors will enter the pen and be in direct contact with the animals, so we recommend wearing outdoor clothes and footwear.
  • Adult : 1500 ¥
  • Child (3~12) : 1000 ¥
  • Infants under 3 are free of charge.
  • Takes about one hour.
  • One hour guided tour of the area with donkey (weekdays only - on reservation) : 
    • +1500 ¥ (Free for children under 12)
    • ​​Only available as an option together with the petting course. 
  • OPENING HOURS : 10.30 ~ 15
    • Please contact us for reservation on weekdays. Reservation is not needed on the week-end, although we recommend contacting us in advance to make sure the English-speaking staff is present.
  • OPENING DAYS : we do not have regular holidays so please check our calendar beforehand.

Guest House "Camomille House" at the Onomichi Donkey Paradise
For those that want to spend more time with the donkeys, we also offer to stay in our recently build small house with a view.

Staying at the farm

Guests at the farm can take all the time they want in company of the animals. The local area is quiet, with the occasional cries of donkeys. The guest house gives a view on the donkeys on one side, and the Seto inland sea on the other.

Breakfast is included in the overall fee (see below). In the evening we can provide a house-made meal for an additional fee (on reservation). It is also possible to have a barbecue on the lawn if you can bring your own material (on reservation, additional fee applicable).

The petting fee is included in the overall fee. Guests are welcome to help caring for the donkeys if desired (feeding, cleaning, brushing).

In the broader area, the towns of Onomichi and Tomonoura are well-known touristic spots.

Pricing and Conditions
  • Price (tax included) : 12 000¥ per night per person (includes breakfast and petting experience)
    • Evening meal : ・You can bring your own food・Home-made meal +2000 ¥/person (On reservation)・Barbecue fee +1000 ¥/group (On reservation, bring your own material)
    • Payment by cash, credit card or Paypay
  • Reservation possible for up to 3 persons per night
  • Check-in from 13 to 17 / Check-out by 11

  • Equipment
    ​Camp beds
    Camping table and seats
    Toilet with bidet, Shower room
    Electric kettle, Hair dryer
    Toothbrush, Towel, Body soap
    Shampoo, Conditioner
    Fridge (outside)
    Wi-Fi

  • Address
    ​Hiroshima Prefecture, Onomichi, Urasaki 899-3
    Onomichi Donkey Paradise
  • Access
    Shinkansen (Sanyo Line) to Fukuyama Station → Local Sanyo line to Matsunaga Station → Taxi (2000¥) / Bus (Karahi stop)
    Around one hour by car from the Hiroshima Airport
  • Cancellation policy
    • Up to 3 days before arrival : no fees
    • Up to 1 day before arrival : 50% of the reservation fee
    • Same day cancellation : 100% of the reservation fee
  • Reservation
    Please contact us directly for reservations.

Donkey Cookies and other merchandise

In collaboration with famous Japanese artists and a local bakery, we are producing "Donkey Cookies" and tin cans.
Cookies are available in half-cans (3 pieces) and full can (6 pieces, with designed tin).
We also offer original T-shirts, tote bags and professional pictures.
Cookies are sold at the farm and TAU-Hiroshima in Tokyo (Ginza). For online orders, please check our online store (currently in Japanese only, domestic orders only).
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