Miyazaki Prefecture is a treasure trove of fruit plantations thanks to it having just the right amount of sun and rain. You'll find many delicious seasonal fruits such as oranges, strawberries, grapes, pears, and more. In this article, we're going to introduce you to 3 amazing plantations where you can try picking some fruit for yourself.
1. 15 Photo Studio Marukajiri - Take Amazing Pictures in a Strawberry Plantation
You can have your picture taken by a professional AND pick some strawberries! There are over 15 different types of strawberries here for you to compare. The location requires reservations in advance and has 3 courses available, one that allows you to eat as many of 1 type of strawberry as you like, one that allows 3, and one that allows 8-15. Pick some strawberries and allow a professional to take some pictures of the occasion for you!
Information
- Location Name：15 Photo Studio Marukajiri (いちごがり写真館 まるかじり)
- Address： 1676-20 Kitagocho Kitagawachi, Nichinan, Miyazaki
- Access：30 minutes by taxi from Kitago Station and Obi Station
- TEL：090-9955-8388
- Business Hours：Strawberry picking Jan〜Middle of May on Wed/Thu/Sat/Sun 11:00〜、Weekends + Public Holidays 13:00〜
- Reservations Required ※LINE registration required.
2. TANEDA FRUITS GARDEN
This is a tourist plantation where you're able to try picking your own pears, grapes, and Japanese persimmons. You can enjoy grape and pear picking up until the end of October. These grapes and pears, grown with love and skill contain lots of nutrients and have a sweet taste each with their own flavor. You're also able to get some of the fruits delivered directly!
Information
- Location Name： TANEDA FRUITS GARDEN
- Address：199 Kitanishikata, Kobayashi, Miyazaki
- Access：1 hour via car from Miyazaki Station
- TEL:0984-23-6088
- Business Hours:9:00-17:00
- Entrance Fee：Entrance is free. It's not all-you-can-eat and you must pay for the amount you take.
- Season：
- Pear Start of Aug - End of Oct
- Grape Start of Aug - End of Oct
- Japanese persimmon During October
3. Ikomakogen Ringo Orchards
With a total area of 3.5ha, there are approximately 500 trees planted here. It's almost as if you've entered into an apple forest from one of the children's stories your parents used to read to you as a child. From October to November there are over 15 types of apples that you're able to pick and try. You're able to eat the first one you pick to try then you have to pay for any more you decide to take. They also sell 100% apple juice and apple sherbet which has been made using only apples gathered from the orchard.
Information
- Location Name：Ikomakogen Ringo Orchards
- Address：8565-32 Minaminishikata, Kobayashi, Miyazaki
- Access：
- 2-minute walk after debarking the bus at Ikoma Plateau from Kobayashi Station
- 5 minutes via car from Kobayashi Inter Change
- TEL：0984-27-1654
- Business Hours：8:30～17:00
- Fee：
- Entrance Fee 500JPY
- Individually priced per fruit taken / 980 JPY per 1KG (Tax Inc.)
- Season：Start of Aug - End of Nov
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