◆ Introduction to orchards where you can pick fruit

This time we will introduce grape picking and apple picking as two autumn fruit picking activities.

Currently, VISIT YAMAGATA is introducing fruit picking at four orchards in Kaminoyama City ( Kimura Tourist Orchard, Takahashi Fruit Land, Saito Tourist Orchard, and Kaminoyama Tourist Fruit Garden ).

Choose your favorite orchard and get going!

1. Kimura Tourist Orchard

Located along the Kaminoyama Fruit Line, Kimura Tourist Orchard offers a variety of seasonal fruits for you to enjoy.

You can experience harvesting cherries and peaches from June to early July, grapes and apples in September, and La France pears as autumn deepens.

① Grape picking🍇

◇ List of main grape varieties at Kimura Tourist Orchard ◇
・Aki Queen (Aki Queen)
・Fujiminori
・Pione・Niagara
・Tenshu
※ The grapes from Kimura Tourist Orchard are of large variety.
*You can compare two or three different types of grapes.
*The types available will vary depending on the time of your visit.
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<Experience fee (30-minute all-you-can-eat plan)>
Adult (junior high school students and above): 1,500 yen (tax included)
Child (elementary school student): 1,500 yen (tax included)
Preschool children (ages 3 to elementary school): 1,000 yen (tax included)
* Free for children under 3 years old
*Other times may be extended on-site
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<Plan>
September 8th (Sunday) – September 30th (Monday), 2024
Morning plan : Visit between 8:00 and 12:00
Afternoon plan : Visit between 13:00 and 16:00
*However, the event period may change depending on the weather, etc.
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<<Garden Information>>
〒999-3224
1239-5 Minazawa, Kaminoyama City, Yamagata Prefecture
☎ 023-674-2831

② apple picking 🍎

◇Kimura Tourist Orchard’s main apple varieties◇
・Chiaki (Senshu)
・Seimei
・Subarashi
・The best in the world
・Fuji
*The types available will vary depending on the time of your visit.
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<Experience fee (30-minute all-you-can-eat plan)>
Adult (junior high school students and above): 600 yen (tax included)
Child (elementary school student): 600 yen (tax included)
Preschool children (ages 3 to elementary school): 300 yen (tax included)
*Free for children under 3 years old
*Other picking will be charged separately.
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<Plan>
October 19th (Sat) – November 10th (Sun), 2024
Morning plan : Visit between 8:00 and 12:00
Afternoon plan : Visit between 13:00 and 16:00
*However, the event period may change depending on the weather, etc.
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<<Garden Information>>
〒999-3224
1239-5 Minazawa, Kaminoyama City, Yamagata Prefecture
☎ 023-674-2831

2. Takahashi Fruit Land | Now accepting reservations

We believe in soil preparation and use homemade fertilizer to grow rich-tasting fruit.

The garden also has a café where you can enjoy sweets made with plenty of seasonal fruits. *The café is closed on Thursdays.

You can enjoy choosing souvenirs at the shop, which has a wide selection of seasonal fruits.

① Shine Muscat Hunting

◇ Shine Muscat: A seedless, high-quality fruit that can be eaten whole, skin and all ◇
In fact, it has a firm and chewy texture!
It has a sweetness of 20% and is a sweet muscat with little acidity.
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<Experience fee (30-minute all-you-can-eat plan)>
Adult (junior high school students and above): 3,000 yen (tax included)
Child (elementary school student): 3,000 yen (tax included)
Preschool children (ages 3 to elementary school): 1,800 yen (tax included)
*Free for children under 3 years old
*You cannot take home any grapes that you have not finished eating.
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<Plan>
September 15th (Sunday) – October 14th (Monday/holiday), 2024
Morning plan : Visit between 9:00 and 11:30
Afternoon plan : Visit the park between 12:00 and 15:30. *However, the event period may change depending on the weather, etc.
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<<Garden Information>>
Postal code 999-3235
1368-3 Amidaji, Kaminoyama City, Yamagata Prefecture
☎ 023-673-4706

② Grape picking🍇

◇ List of main grape varieties at Takahashi Fruit Land ◇
・Niagara
・Steuben
・North Red
*The types available will vary depending on the time of your visit.
*You cannot take home any grapes that you have not finished eating.
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<Experience fee (30-minute all-you-can-eat plan)>
Adult (junior high school students and above): 700 yen ( tax included)
Child (elementary school student): 700 yen ( tax included)
Preschool children (ages 3 to elementary school): 500 yen ( tax included)
*Free for children under 3 years old
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<Plan>
September 1st (Sunday) – October 31st (Thursday), 2024
Morning plan : Visit between 9:00 and 11:30
Afternoon plan : Visit between 12:00 and 15:30
*However, the event period may change depending on the weather, etc.
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<<Garden Information>>
Postal code 999-3235
1368-3 Amidaji, Kaminoyama City, Yamagata Prefecture
☎ 023-673-4706

3. Saito Tourist Orchard | Now accepting reservations

No chemical fertilizers used! Enjoy the rich, sweet flavor of fresh apples.

You can eat the apples you pick right away or take them out. (The number of apples you can pick varies depending on the variety.)

Our hospitable staff will welcome you warmly and with a smile.

Enjoy the atmosphere of coming home and have a relaxing time.

① Apple picking 🍎

◇List of main apple varieties at Saito Tourist Orchard◇
・The best in the world
・Autumn sun
・Shinano Sweet ・Red Delicious
・Aika’s Fragrance (Aika no Kaori)
・Fuji
*The types available will vary depending on the time of your visit.
*The number of pieces you can pick varies depending on the variety.
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< Experience fee (Picking plan)>
Adult (junior high school students and above): 800 yen ( tax included)
Child (elementary school student): 800 yen ( tax included)
Preschool children (ages 3 to elementary school): 400 yen ( tax included)
*Free for children under 3 years old
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<Plan>
September 15th (Sunday) – October 30th (Wednesday), 2024
Morning plan : Visit between 9:00 and 11:30
Afternoon plan : Visit between 13:00 and 15:30
*However, the event period may change depending on the weather, etc.
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<<Garden Information>>
Postal code 999-3223
1149 Mikamihan Road, Kaminoyama City, Yamagata Prefecture
☎ 023-674-2278

4. Kaminoyama Tourist Fruit Garden | Now accepting reservations

Kaminoyama Tourist Fruit Garden is located at the foot of the mountain, in a place rich in nature.

Everyone from small children to grandparents and pets can enjoy fruit picking at their own pace in the spacious orchard.

This method is almost pesticide-free (only disinfection once in the spring).

These are made with care as they are originally intended as gifts. Please enjoy them with peace of mind.

You might even be able to meet some cats in the fall!

① Shine Muscat Hunting

◇ Shine Muscat: A seedless, high-quality fruit that can be eaten whole, skin and all ◇
In fact, it has a firm and chewy texture!
It has a sweetness of 20% and is a sweet muscat with little acidity.
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<Experience fee (60-minute all-you-can-eat plan)>
Adult (junior high school students and above) : 2,500 yen (tax included)
Child (elementary school student): 1,500 yen (tax included)
Preschool children (ages 3 to elementary school) : 300 yen (tax included)
*Free for children under 3 years old
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<Plan>
Saturday, September 7, 2024 – Sunday, October 6, 2024
Morning plan : Visit between 9:00 and 12:00
Afternoon plan : Visit between 13:00 and 16:00
*However, the event period may change depending on the weather, etc.
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<<Garden Information>>
11241-47, Mikami-jihan-dori, Kaminoyama City, Yamagata Prefecture
☎ 023-674-2345

5. Message ~To everyone viewing VISIT YAMAGATA~

Finally, we received a message from the Kaminoyama City Tourist Orchard Council.

At the Kaminoyama City Tourist Orchard Council Orchard, we await you with delicious fruit grown with love and passion.

Enjoy Kaminoyama City to the fullest, with plenty to see, not just fruit picking, but also hot spring inns, Kaminoyama Castle, winery tours, and more.

We will also introduce you to some delicious restaurants that locals know about! Please feel free to ask us.