Apple Picking
Harvest the sweet tasting Japanese apples that have been carefully grown by the local farmers.
You will be impressed with the fresh taste of picked apples.
Harvest season: mid-September to mid-November
Contact:Omachi City Tourism Association (TEL 0261-22-0190)
Blueberry Picking & Jam Making
Blueberries are said to be good for the eyes! You can eat fresh or they can be used in confectionery or other recipes. Freshly picked blueberries produce a great jam making experience.
Blueberry Picking
Kita Yamato Orchard (Lake Kizaki)
| Harvest Season | Late July thru mid-August | Hours | Please ask. |
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| Fee | 1,000 yen (picking plus one pack of souvenir) Jam making experience: 5,000 yen per group | Contact | TEL 0261-22-0625 * Please reserve three days in advance. |
Karakemi Blueberry Farm (Yasaka Area)
| Harvest Season | Late July thru mid-August | Hours | 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
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| Fee | 700 yen (picking plus one pack of souvenir) | Contact | TEL 0261-26-2226 |
Katakuri (Tokiwa Area)
| Harvest Season | Mid-July thru mid-August | Hours | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
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| Fee | About 1,000 yen for picking 1 kg | Contact | TEL 0261-22-8839 |
Jam Making (Outside of harvest time using frozen blueberries.)
| Season | All year round. (Reservation is required) | Time Required | 30 min |
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| Fee | 5,000 yen for 1 kg (5 x 190 g bottles) | Site | Kita Yamato Orchard (Lake Kizaki) TEL 0261-22-0625 * Please reserve 3 days in advance |
Plum Picking & Jam Making
Enjoy plum picking and plum jam making while enjoying the scenery in an idyllic mountain village. Reservation required.
Harvest Season: Early September thru mid-September
Sasao Prune Association TEL 0261-26-2257
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