A horse breeding facility located in the center of Tsushima City
Taisyu Horse Ranch
What is Taishu horse?
The Tsushu horse is a type of horse native to Japan that has been bred mainly on Tsushima Island in Nagasaki Prefecture.
Although they are stockier than thoroughbreds, they have been helping and supporting people's lives since ancient times.
The story of the Taishu horse
Currently, eight breeds of horses are recognized as "native to Japan" (Dosanko, Kiso, Misaki, Noma, Tokara, Miyako, Yonaguni, and Taishu), and many of them are at risk of extinction.
Among them, the number of Taishu horses is particularly low, with the total number of horses, which exceeded 4,000 during the Meiji period, plummeting to just 23 by 2003.
The Taishu horses, which were bred mainly on Tsushima Island in Nagasaki Prefecture, were used for farming and transporting timber and daily necessities in the mountainous terrain, making them an essential part of people's lives.
However, due to factors such as a decline in the agricultural population and the spread of automobiles, the number of farmers has continued to decline as mentioned above.
The future of Taishu horses
Despite their small size, the Taishu horses are strong and docile, and have supported the lives of people up until now.
I feel that in the future, their gentleness and cuteness have great potential to support people's hearts as well.
Even as times change, the Taishu horses remain close to people. There are currently just under 50 of these horses left on Tsushima.
We will continue to do what we can to preserve this precious species.
A new way of living with the Taishu horses
The Taishu horse's small size makes it easy for children and women to ride, making for a fun horse riding experience.
We also accept facility visits. Interacting with their gentle personalities can have a therapeutic effect on your mind.
Aiming to create new ways of living with the adorable Taishu horses,
seeing them not just as companions in life but as companions in heart,
The Taishu Horse Preservation Society is also putting effort into breeding activities that are conscious of bloodlines, such as opening a breeding pasture.
*Quoted from the Taishu horse pamphlet
Experience
Experience
At the Taishu Horse Ranch, you can experience horse riding.
An instructor will lead the horse and walk alongside you, so even beginners and children can enjoy the experience with peace of mind.
Horse riding experience (draw horse experience)
520 yen per person
About 10 minutes (rental fee included)
Morning session: 10:30-11:30
Afternoon session: 13:30-15:30
Payment method: Cash only
Rental items: helmets, protectors, etc.
Goods list
Goods
The Taishu Horse Ranch also sells Taishu horse merchandise.
A portion of the sales will be used to fund activities to protect the Taishu horse.
Taishu horse mascots (male and female)
1 each
850 yen
Taishu horse towel (blue/orange)
1 each
1,000 yen
Taishu horse clear file
one
200 yen
Taishu Horse Postcards (①-⑤)
1 each
200 yen
BASIC INFORMATION
BASIC INFORMATION
| Name | Taishu Horse Ranch and Taishu Horse Stables |
| TEL | 0920-54-5532 |
| Business hours | 9:00-17:00 |
| Regular holiday | Every Monday and Thursday, New Year's holidays |
| Number of Taishu horses | 10 heads |
| Parking | Space for about 5 cars |
| Payment method | Cash only |
FACILITY
FACILITY
Parking available
Water supply available
Horse riding experience available
Pets allowed (lead required)
There is a merchandise store
FAQ
Q & A
At what age can I experience horse riding?
Children from the age of 3 can try horse riding, but parents must be present nearby.
Can I control the horse myself?
You cannot control the horse yourself.
If you would like to ride a horse using reins, please make a reservation at Mehoro Dam Equestrian Park (☎0920-85-1113).
Where do you walk the course?
Leaving the petting ranch, we will do a 10-minute round trip horse riding on the road to the auto campsite. If there is a lot of traffic on the day, we will do the horse riding in the multi-purpose area.
- Are there any conditions for canceling the experience?
The event may be cancelled if you are significantly overweight, in bad weather, or if the horse is in poor health.
How to make a Reservation
How to make a Reservation
Aso Bay Park Management Office cannot accept reservations for horse riding experiences.
Please make a reservation by calling the Taishu Horse Stables Management Office.
If you would like to meet the Taishu horse or learn more, please contact the Taishu Horse Preservation Society.
A horse breeding facility located in the center of Tsushima
Taisyu Horse Ranch
This is a quiet ranch located in Mitsushima-cho, Tsushima City, Nagasaki Prefecture.
We raise 10 Taisyu horses and deepen our interactions with local people by selling Taisyu horse merchandise and holding seasonal events.
- 〒:817-1105
- Address: 584-1 Oyama, Mitsushima-cho, Tsushima City, Nagasaki Prefecture
- Reservation phone number: 0920-54-5532
- Business hours: 9:00-17:00
- Closed: Every Monday and Thursday, New Year's holidays
- Parking: Space for about 5 cars