1. Visiting Hours: The farm is open for visits from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays. For visits on weekends or public holidays, please contact us for prior consultation.
2. Safety Precautions: Please be advised that dangerous equipment, including large agricultural machinery such as tractors and constantly electrified fences, are in operation on the farm. As these machines may use the same paths as visitors, we kindly request that the person in charge supervise all members of their party, including children, to prevent accidents.
3. Feeding of Animals: Please refrain from feeding the animals under any circumstances, as they are part of a dedicated research program.
4. Respect for Animals: Our livestock are sensitive animals. Please do not make loud noises or cause any disturbances within the animal enclosures, as this may startle them. Mother animals with their young are particularly sensitive, so please observe them quietly and respectfully.
5. Adherence to Staff Instructions: Visitors are required to comply with all instructions given by our staff. Please be aware that certain areas, such as the animal sheds and fields, are restricted and not open to visitors.
6. Transportation: Please conduct your visit on foot. If you are arriving by vehicle, please park it only in the designated parking area.
7. Hygiene: Please do not touch the animals, their feces, or their food. Visitors are required to wash their hands thoroughly at a designated wash station or restroom during and after their visit.
8. Prohibited Areas: For your safety, please do not approach ponds, marshes, or the slopes of embankments.

1. Hours of the Program: The work experience program at the farm is available on weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. We do not offer the program on Saturdays, Sundays, or public holidays.
2. Eligibility: To ensure safety, this program is designed for junior high and high school students. We do not accept applications from elementary school students or younger. The program involves a full day of farm management tasks, including cleaning, removing manure, and feeding the animals.
3. Group Size and Application: Applications are accepted for groups of five or more people. The application must be submitted by a responsible adult, such as a teacher.
4. Insurance: Participants are required to have accident insurance or a similar policy.
5. Availability: Please note that we may not be able to accept your application if we receive a large number of applications for the same period. We appreciate your understanding.

1. Equipment and Vehicle Use
   If you plan to use any equipment, vehicles, tools, or supplies within the facility, please consult with the technical staff in charge beforehand. After use, always return them to their original location. If any equipment, vehicles, tools, supplies, or parts of the facility are damaged or break while in use, notify the technical staff immediately. In cases of severe damage or malfunction, you may be required to pay for the repair or replacement.
2. Facility Use and Cleanup
   After using any facility areas (e.g., animal dissection rooms, animal examination rooms), you must return the space to its original condition and clean it thoroughly. You are also responsible for managing your own personal gear, such as boots, work clothes, consumables, and small supplies. Any items left unused for more than a month may be disposed of.
3. Research Involving Animals
   If your research involves bringing in animals from outside or requires long-term use (one month or more) of our facilities (including animal housing and experimental fields), your research plan may need to be reviewed and approved by the station or department meeting. As a result, we may not always be able to accommodate your request.
4. Animal Acquisition and Management
   If you wish to bring in animals from outside or introduce animals that have been designated for a new use, the principal investigator is solely responsible for purchasing the feed, managing their care, and handling their disposition after the research is complete.

Reallocating Livestock for Research
If you wish to reallocate livestock for your research, you must include your request in our annual animal husbandry plan.Therefore, please submit your application by December of the previous year. Please note that we may not be able to accommodate all requests depending on the circumstances.

The Dairy Ecosystem Research and Development Center is the only facility in the Chugoku and Shikoku regions that offers dairy-focused education.

Utilizing our extensive grasslands and a large herd of dairy cows, in collaboration with other facilities (including the Precision Experimental Crop Field, Poultry and Livestock Environment Control Experiment Building, and Food Production Training Factory), we are a base for educational activities centered on dairy farming. Our mission is to promote “circular dairy education” that prioritizes both the food production environment and food safety.

For specific educational programs and information on our collaborative education facilities, please refer to the “Education Hub” page.