ワイルドムスタングス Hokkaido
Minami-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido
A park at the foot of Mt. Hakken where you can try western riding, from pony walks to the "WILD RIDE" trail courses. No gear needed; booking also via official LINE.
Horse Riding & Western Ranches in Japan
🤠 For the pardner in the back row: for the days you miss your own horse, here's where to get in a saddle in Japan.
Yeehaw, you can ride western in Japan! Hokkaido first, then the rest of the country, and only places checked on their official sites. Prices and hours change, so always check the official site.
May change: checked 2026-10-24. Check the official source before you rely on it.
Hokkaido
サニーズステーブル Hokkaido
Near Onuma Park & Mt. Komagatake (near Hakodate), Hokkaido
Horse trekking at the foot of Mt. Komagatake, with a western feel; they encourage even first-timers to try the longer rides.
クラークホースガーデン Hokkaido
Asahikawa, Hokkaido
Western riding with views of the Daisetsuzan range and country music in the air. Seasonal closures are posted on the site.
ウエスタンビレッジサホロ「馬の旅」 Hokkaido
Shintoku, Hokkaido
Horse trekking in the Hidaka foothills (Apr 11 to end of Nov, phone booking). Age and weight limits apply; the official page states foreign visitors are not accepted.
Elsewhere in Japan
ZAO くるみの森ホースパーク
Zao, Miyagi
Trail rides facing the Zao range, including the 120-min "Pony Express" western ride.
パディーフィールド
Narusawa (Lake Kawaguchi), Yamanashi
Western riding at the foot of Mt. Fuji: riding instruction, trail rides, trial rides and North American-style cottages.
愛知牧場乗馬クラブ
Nisshin, Aichi
Per its site, the only western riding instruction in Aichi; set up for first-timers and older riders.
ココペリウエスタンライディング
Kuju Highlands, Oita (also Fukuoka)
Gentle American Quarter Horses and trail rides for every level.