Dive into the Sweetness: A Guide to Strawberry Picking in Japan

The sun glistens on plump, ruby-red strawberries nestled among lush green leaves. The air hums with the buzz of bees, and the scent of summer hangs heavy. This isn’t your average fruit-picking experience – welcome to the world of Japanese strawberry farms! This blog will tell you where to go strawberry picking in Japan!

A Quick Jump To…

• Where to Pick Your Perfect Batch
• Useful Japanese Phrases When Picking Strawberries
• Beyond the Picking
• FAQ

Where to Pick Your Perfect Batch

YOKOHAMA STRAWBERRY PARK (横浜ストロベリーパーク)

• Time: Saturday and Sunday 11:00~16:00
• Fees: ¥2,000 (300g)
• Location: 神奈川県横浜市鶴見区大黒町11−1
• Parking: Available
• Reservation: Link

佐野観光農園アグリタウン

• Time: 2023年1月~2月 9:30～12:00、12:30～15:00 | 3月～5月 9:30～12:00 、12:30～16:00
• Fees: Regular – ¥2,600 | Member – ¥2,400
• Location: 栃木県佐野市植下町802-4
• Parking: Available
• Reservation: Link
• Have all-you-can-eat strawberry

GRANBERRY DAICHI(グランベリー大地)

• Time: 9:30~14:50
• Fees: ¥3,000
• Location: 茨城県常総市三坂新田町2383
• Parking: Available
• Reservation: Link
• Have all-you-can-eat strawberry

世田谷いちご熟

• Time: 10:00~16:00
• Fees: ¥3,000
• Location: 東京都世田谷区中町4-32-1
• Parking: Not Available
• Reservation: Link
• Have all-you-can-eat strawberry

ICHIGOHOUSE.

• Time: 10:30~16:00
• Fees: Entrance fees- ¥150 | ¥400 (100g) | all-you-can-eat – ¥2,500
• Location: 東京都三鷹市牟礼1-8東八道路沿い
• Parking: Not Available
• Reservation: Not Needed
• Have all-you-can-eat strawberry

Useful Japanese Phrases When Picking Strawberries

• いちご狩りに来ました！Ichigogari ni kimashita! (I came to pick strawberries!) 
• いちご狩り初心者なんです…何か注意することはありますか？ Ichigo kari shoshinshana ndesu… Nanika chūi suru koto wa arimasu ka? (I’m new to strawberry picking… Is there anything I should be careful about?)
• 熟したいちごはどれですか。Juku shita ichigo wa doredesu ka. (Where are the ripe strawberries?)
• もっと赤いいちごを探したいです。Motto akai ichigo o sagashitaidesu. (I’ll look for even redder strawberries!)

Beyond the Picking

Once your basket is brimming with juicy treasures, the fun doesn’t stop! Indulge in fresh strawberry ice cream, sip on a strawberry smoothie, or bake a scrumptious pie. Many farms even offer workshops on jam-making or other strawberry-themed activities.

So, ditch the supermarket strawberries and embark on a delicious adventure. With its stunning scenery, vibrant flavors, and unique cultural experience, strawberry picking in Japan will leave you with memories (and taste buds) that will last a lifetime.

Remember: Be respectful of the farms and their property. Follow picking instructions and leave no trace behind. Happy picking!

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