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Enjoy the Deliciousness of Seasonal Fruits

Japan’s fruits are special for being strongly sweet, the result of years of selective breeding and consistent production control by growers and researchers. Aichi Prefecture in particular, located in the heart of Japan, is a fruits kingdom where you can encounter lots of high-quality fruit. Various places cultivate delicious fruits such as mandarin oranges, grapes, or strawberries, and in each season you can enjoy different kinds of fruit picking. You’ll definitely want to try the delicious taste of fresh-picked fruits.

Strawberries

Strawberries

Season: December to May
Aichi Prefecture is famous nationwide for the production of strawberries. One of the varieties grown in great quantities here is Yumenoka, which was developed in Aichi Prefecture. Other strawberry varieties being cultivated are Akihime, Benihoppe, and Tochiotome. Large amounts of sunlight in the winter season causes the strawberries grown in Aichi Prefecture to become sweet and delicious.

Aichi's Strawberry Picking Spots

Gamagori Orange Park

Gamagori Orange Park <Gamagori City>
【Season】January to May
【Location】〒443-0002
 1-93, Ogurimi, Seida-cho, Gamagori City, Aichi Prefecture
 Facility Details Here>>

Maruka Noen

Maruka Noen <Tahara City>
【Season】Early January to late April
【Location】〒441-3505
 60, Shojingawa, Ikeshiri-cho, Tahara City, Aichi Prefecture
 Facility Details Here (Japanese)>>

Strawberry Farm Sauvie

Strawberry Farm Sauvie <Chita City>
【Season】December to late May
【Location】〒478-0018
 2-21 Soridai, Chita City, Aichi Prefecture
 Facility Details Here (Japanese)>>

Joyful Farm Unoike

Joyful Farm Unoike <Mihama Town>
【Season】Early January to late May
【Location】〒470-3231
 10 Nakashinden, Kaminoma, Mihama Town, Chita District, Aichi Prefecture
 Facility Details Here (Japanese)>>

ICHIGO NO OKA

ICHIGO NO OKA <Minamichita Town>
【Season】Early December to late May
【Location】〒470-3411
 4 Asahidai, Toyooka, Minamichita Town, Chita District, Aichi Prefecture
 Facility Details Here (Japanese)>>

ICHIGO NO SATO

Minamichita ICHIGO NO SATO <Minamichita Town>
【Season】Mid-December to late May
【Location】〒470-3321
 40-1 Okusuzugatani, Utsumi, Minamichita Town, Chita District, Aichi Prefecture
 Facility Details Here (Japanese)>>

Kanko Noen Hana Hiroba

Kanko Noen Hana Hiroba <Minamichita Town>
【Season】December to late May
【Location】〒470-3411
 48 Takamidai, Toyohama, Minamichita Town, Chita District, Aichi Prefecture
 Facility Details Here>>

New Atsumi Kanko Farm

New Atsumi Kanko Farm <Tahara City>
【Season】December to late May
【Location】〒441-3614
 165 Dando, Hobi-cho, Tahara City, Aichi Prefecture
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Strawberry Park Mifune

Strawberry Park Mifune <Toyota City>
【Season】Early January to mid-April
【Location】〒470-0371
 34-2 Higashiyamahata, Mifune-cho, Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture
 Facility Details Here (Japanese)>>

 
Blueberries

Blueberries

Season: June to August
The northern highbush variety of blueberries can only grow in cold climates. These blueberries are large with a thin skin and are very sweet and juicy. This variety is widely grown in Aichi Prefecture’s mountainous regions. Within Aichi are blueberry farms that grow many different kinds, allowing you to taste and compare. In addition, you can also try blueberry sweets or other products using blueberries.

Aichi's Blueberry Picking Spots

Blueberry Farm Okazaki

Blueberry Farm Okazaki <Okazaki City>
【Season】Early June to late August
【Location】〒444-3515
 98 Saruguchi, Kuwagai-cho, Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture
 Facility Details Here (Japanese)>>

Blueberry-no-Komichi

Blueberry-no-Komichi <Toyota City>
【Season】Early July to early September
【Location】〒441-2512
 1-5 Miyanozengo, Noiri-cho, Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture
 Facility Details Here (Japanese)>>

Fufula Berry Garden

Fufula Berry Garden <Toyota City>
【Season】Mid-June to late August
【Location】〒470-0347
 41-1 Shimizuto, Otobe-cho, Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture
 Facility Details Here (Japanese)>>

Nokki Blueberry Noen

Nokki Blueberry Noen <Toei Town>
【Season】Early July to late August
【Location】〒449-0206
 5 Matsunomoto, Shimoda, Toei Town, Kitashitara District, Aichi Prefecture
 Facility Details Here (Japanese)>>

Matsui Noen

Matsui Noen <Toyone Village>
【Season】Early July to early August
【Location】〒449-0404
 Within Tsugawa, Kamikurogawa, Toyone Village, Kitashitara District, Aichi Prefecture
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Yamauchi Noen

Yamauchi Noen <Toyone Village>
【Season】Early July to early August
【Location】〒449-0401
 Around Matsuba, Misawa, Toyone Village, Kitashitara District, Aichi Prefecture
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Maide Noen

Maide Noen <Toyone Village>
【Season】Early July to early August
【Location】〒449-0405
 Around Sakauba, Toyone Village, Kitashitara District, Aichi Prefecture
 Facility Details Here (Japanese)>>

Sakuguchi Noen

Sakaguchi Noen <Toyone Village>
【Season】Mid-July to early August
【Location】〒449-0401
 31-8 Myogane, Misawa, Toyone Village, Kitashitara District, Aichi Prefecture
 Facility Details Here (Japanese)>>

Blueberry Noen Asagane

Blueberry Noen Asagane <Toyone Village>
【Season】Early July to early August
【Location】〒449-0401
 16-4 Asagane, Misawa, Toyone Village, Kitashitara District, Aichi Prefecture
 Facility Details Here (Japanese)>>

Green Stage Hana-no-Ki Noen

Green Stage Hana-no-Ki Noen <Toyone Village>
【Season】Mid-July to early August
【Location】〒449-0405
 70-198 Goshodaira, Sakauba, Toyone Village, Kitashitara District, Aichi Prefecture
 Facility Details Here (Japanese)>>

 
Melons

Melons

Season: June to August
Representative of greenhouse melons, muskmelons are known as the king of melons. When you cut one of these melons with a beautiful net pattern, you’ll find soft and sweet fruit filled with juice. In the Eastern Mikawa region of Aichi, one of Japan’s leading melon producing areas, melons are cultivated with the utmost care. Only one melon is grown per plant, which causes the melons to become bigger and sweeter.

Aichi's Melon Picking Spots

Kanko Noen Hana Hiroba

Kanko Noen Hana Hiroba <Minamichita Town>
【Season】From late July
【Location】〒470-3411
 48 Takamidai, Toyohama, Minamichita Town, Chita District, Aichi Prefecture
 Facility Details Here>>

Gamagori Orange Park

Gamagori Orange Park <Gamagori City>
【Season】January to May
【Location】〒443-0002
 1-93, Ogurimi, Seida-cho, Gamagori City, Aichi Prefecture
 Facility Details Here>>

Maruka Nouen Farm

Maruka Nouen Farm <Tahara City>
【Season】Late April to early September
【Location】〒441-3505
 60, Shojingawa, Ikeshiri-cho, Tahara City, Aichi Prefecture
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Seaside Farm Irago

Seaside Farm Irago <Tahara City>
【Season】Mid-June to early September
【Location】〒441-3622
 155 Shimo-omichi, Waji-cho, Tahara City, Aichi Prefecture
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Grapes

Grapes

Season: June to July (greenhouse cultivation), August to September (outdoor cultivation)
Grape cultivation also thrives in Aichi Prefecture. Here the main production is centered around Kyoho grapes, which are purplish black with large seeds. A forerunner in research and development, Aichi Prefecture is where the techniques needed to cultivate seedless Kyoho grapes and other varieties that are delicious and easy to eat continue to be discovered. Recently popular is the Shine Muscat variety, which are a light, almost translucent green color.

Aichi's Grape Picking Spots

Obu Grape Picking (Obu Budogari)

Obu Grape Picking (Obu Budogari) <Obu City>
【Season】Mid-August to mid-September
【Location】〒474-0021
 175-2 Nagane-cho, Obu-City, Aichi Prefecture Etc.
 Facility Details Here>>

Higashiura Vineyards Grape Picking (Higashiura Budogari)

Higashiura Vineyards Grape Picking (Higashiura Budogari) <Higashiura Town>
【Season】Mid-August to mid-September
【Location】〒470-2100
 Higashiura Town, Chita District, Aichi Prefecture <33 Associated Vineyards>
 Facility Details Here>>

Joyful Farm Unoike

Joyful Farm Unoike <Mihama Town>
【Season】Early August to late August
【Location】〒470-3231
 10 Nakashinden, Kaminoma, Mihama Town, Chita District, Aichi Prefecture
 Facility Details Here (Japanese)>>

Okazaki Komadachi Grape Picking (Okazaki Komadachi Budogari)

Okazaki Komadachi Grape Picking (Okazaki Komadachi Budogari) <Okazaki City>
【Season】Early August to late August
【Location】〒444-2104
 16-1 Kawane, Komadachi-cho, Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture Etc.
 Facility Details Here>>

Gamagori Orange Park

Gamagori Orange Park <Gamagori City>
【Season】June to September
【Location】〒443-0002
 1-93, Ogurimi, Seida-cho, Gamagori City, Aichi Prefecture
 Facility Details Here>>

 
Mandarin Oranges

Mandarin Oranges

Season: June to September (greenhouse cultivation), November to January (outdoor cultivation)
A classic Japanese fruit, mandarin oranges are known as mikan in Japanese, which literally means “a citrus fruit as sweet as honey.” In Aichi Prefecture, mandarin oranges cultivated in greenhouses are harvested from early summer to autumn, while mandarin oranges cultivated outdoors are harvested from autumn to winter. Gamagori Greenhouse mandarin oranges from Gamagori City and Mihamakko from Mihama Town are famous brands throughout Japan. Mandarin oranges grown in greenhouses have thin peels, tender flesh, and a refreshing sweetness.

Aichi's Mandarin Orange Picking Spots

Utsumi Mandarin Orange Picking (Utsumi Mikangari)

Utsumi Mandarin Orange Picking (Utsumi Mikangari) <Minamichita Town>
【Season】Early October to mid-December
【Location】〒470-3321
 70-18 Okusuzugata, Utsumi, Minamichita Town, Chita District, Aichi Prefecture
 Facility Details Here (Japanese)>>

Minamichita Green Valley

Minamichita Green Valley <南知多町>
【Season】Early October to early December
【Location】〒470-3321
 77-1 Uchikoshi, Utsumi, Minamichita Town, Chita District, Aichi Prefecture
 Facility Details Here>>

Tanaka Noen Utsumi Fruits Village

Tanaka Noen Utsumi Fruits Village <Minamichita Town>
【Season】Early October to late December
【Location】〒470-3321
 70-13 Okusuzugatani, Utsumi, Minamichita Town, Chita District, Aichi Prefecture
 Facility Details Here (Japanese)>>

Joyful Farm Unoike

Joyful Farm Unoike <Mihama Town>
【Season】Early October to late November
【Location】〒470-3231
 10 Nakashinden, Kaminoma, Mihama Town, Chita District, Aichi Prefecture
 Facility Details Here (Japanese)>>

Ishimaki Kankoen

Ishimaki Kankoen <Toyohashi City>
【Season】Mid-October to late November
【Location】〒441-1102
 5-1 Mukaiyama, Ishimakinishigawa-cho, Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture
 Facility Details Here>>

Gamagori Orange Park

Gamagori Orange Park <Gamagori City>
【Season】October to December
【Location】〒443-0002
 1-93, Ogurimi, Seida-cho, Gamagori City, Aichi Prefecture
 Facility Details Here>>