A good spot to visit with children in Jiyūgaoka is Milkland Hokkaido Tokyo (ミルクランド北海道 東京). Your attention will definitely be attracted to the cafe that features Hokkaidō’s fresh milk and dairy products. Why? The two-story tall milk cow in the cafe is simply too hard to ignore! Drinking milk underneath the giant milk cow’s udder is almost like drinking freshly squeezed milk on a farm!
Hokkaidō Dairy Farmers Association operates the Hokkaidō dairy specialist. It is the best place to enjoy delicious milk directly from Hokkaidō in Tokyo. You will have an immersive dairy experience at Milkland Hokkaido Tokyo. In addition to over 10 different types of milk and numerous varieties of cheese from across Hokkaidō, the cafe’s menu is all about dairy products from Hokkaidō. For those who love dairy, it is a dream menu.
About the milk produced in Japan: 50% of the raw milk produced in Japan comes from Hokkaidō. The vast land and bountiful environment are perfect for raising dairy cows, and the climate is comfortable with low humidity. The product of the tireless efforts of dairy farmers now boasts world-class quality.
What Milkland Hokkaido Tokyo Offers
We all know about wine tasting. Instead of alcohol, you can sample milk at Milkland Hokkaido Tokyo. For a sampler set, you can choose 3 different milks to taste. You will be surprised by how different the milk from different parts of Hokkaidō tastes. The milk used to make the soft serve ice cream also changes regularly, giving locals the opportunity to try milk from different parts of Hokkaidō. The soft serve ice cream is made with almost no additives. While it melts faster, it has a gentler taste. The light, elegant sweetness and rich flavor would make you want to have another soft serve cone as soon as you finish one.
Drinking yoghurt can also be purchased.
If you like pancakes, don’t miss out on the Butter Pancake with Fresh Cream. The fluffy pancake served in an iron-fried pan allows you to taste fresh cream and cheese cream in one go. The butter at the top of the pancake also adds to the pastry’s flavor. Although it will take 30 minutes before the pancake is served, nothing beats freshly made soft pancakes! You can also order a cheese pizza before dessert!
Milkland Hokkaido Tokyo’s Business Hours and Access Information
- Milkland Hokkaido Tokyo is open from 11 am to 7 pm from Thursday to Tuesday.
- If Wednesday is a public holiday, it will close on Thursday instead.
- The cafe is a 5-minute walk from Tokyū Dentetsu’s Jiyūgaoka Station (自由が丘駅).
What Else Can You Do in Jiyūgaoka
Besides enjoying food, Jiyūgaoka has much more to offer. The neighborhood named Liberty Hill has many famous sweet makers and stylish boutique shops. From places perfect for taking a break during a date, to photogenic places, and even solemn temples and shrines to pray for relationships, Jiyūgaoka is where you can have a taste of Japan’s capital without being pushed around!
For more information, refer to our article on What to Do and Where to Eat in Jiyūgaoka!
