A Day at Makaino Farm in Fujinomiya

The Asagiri Plateau, located at the foot of Mt. Fuji, is one of Japan's top "dairylands."

Makaino Farm has rarely -- if ever -- been covered in waist-deep snow. So most visitors had their lunches inside their cars.

This is was the view that greeted us when we entered the farm after passing the receptionist's place.

Several visitors still flocked to the place despite the waist-deep snow that covered the whole place.

Mt. Fuji stands majestic as it captures not just the farm visitors' fancy, but the animals' as well.

A closer peek at the highest mountain in Japan.

The stairway not to heaven, but to the rabbits' man-made burrow. 

Welcome to the horses and cows' stable where you can freely pet these gentle animals.

During regular visiting days, this is where visitors can pet the horses. On this snowy day, all animals were kept inside their cages and stables. So there were none to pet at all.

The paved roads are slippery due to the melting snow.

The entrance fee was waived because the place was covered in snow. This is one good reason why I love the snow, aside from its tranquil beauty.

Winter wonderland at Makaino Farm in Fujinomiya City

During regular visiting days, this is where the children can run around with the rabbits, goats and pigs.

The snow covered farm

The mountain goats kept still by the snow.

From the sheep and goats' stable, we went down to the rabbits and hamsters' cages.

Makaino Ranch, where you can see different kinds of sheep, goats and other farm animals.

Going to higher grounds to ride on the sled.

The entrance to the farm's store where you can purchase fresh cow's milk, cheese and other dairy products from the farm.