iN HAMAMATSU.COM | Recommend | Japan Strawberry picking

From January to around May, you can enjoy strawberry picking around Lake Hamana in Hamamatsu, Japan. "Akihime (章姫)" is one of the strawberry varieties that take the focal point in farms for tourists. Local Shizuoka-grown "Akihime" is characterized by its large grain size and sweetness with just a tid bit of tartness. All-you-can-eat strawberry picking is a popular activity for everyone from children to adults.

Most of the strawberry picking tourist farms near Lake Hamana practice plastic greenhouse cultivation. Even in the cold season, you can comfortably enjoy strawberry picking without worrying about the weather. Inside the plastic greenhouse, under the fine weather, the temperature reaches 20-25℃ in the daytime. Therefore it is recommended to wear clothes that are easy to take on and off.

① Gently hold the strawberry and cast down the calyx
② Pull it toward you as is
③ It can then be plucked easily
④ Please try to turn the strawberry half way if it failed to come off after the third step

※ It'll damage the stem and branch if you pull it forcefully!

・ Ones with a dark green calyx, healthily wrapping around the top and with an entirely red body to the base of the calyx.
・ Ones that have a small calyx in comparison with the size of the strawberry.
・ Shiny on the surface.
・ Seeds are evenly placed, sinking down and have some firmness.

・ Japanese strawberries are sweet and delicious so you can eat them raw.
・ In Japanese strawberry picking, it is common to dip strawberries into condensed milk. Please try it out.
・ The container you receive in the farm is separated into two parts, one is for condensed milk and the other is for the calyxes.

・ Do not take strawberries out of the farm.
・ Do not throw away the strawberries you picked if you do not like their taste.

ADDRESS　3624 Kurematsu-cho, Nishi-ku, Hamamatsu-shi, Shizuoka
PHONE　053-487-0875 (Japanese only)
OPEN　From 2nd January 2018 to mid-May
10am - 3pm (It's over once the strawberries are finished)
※Reservations must be made for groups of 10 or more people.
CLOSED　No scheduled holidays (Confirmation required)
OFFICIALSITE　http://www.kashimaharvest.jp (Japanese)

ADDRESS　4263-1 Miyakoda-cho, Kita-ku, Hamamatsu-shi, Shizuoka
PHONE　053-428-5211 (Japanese only)
OPEN　From 16th December 2017 to 27th May 2018
9:30am - 3pm (It's over once the strawberries are finished)
※As for the visitors from 10 to 100 people, a reservation is possible.
(Make a reservation by 5pm the day before the requested date.)
CLOSED　Nothing
OFFICIALSITE
http://www.tokinosumika.com/hamamatsufp/fruit/recommend.php (Japanese)

ADDRESS　2014-1 Hiramatsu-cho, Nishi-ku, Hamamatsu-shi, Shizuoka
PHONE　053-487-0541 (Japanese only)
OPEN　From 9th December 2017 to mid-May 2018
9am - 4pm
※Reservations must be made for groups of 20 or more people.
CLOSED　From 29th to 31th December
OFFICIALSITE　http://agurisu-hamanako.com/70923/ (Japanese)

ADDRESS　8838 Isaji-cho, Nishi-ku, Hamamatsu-shi, Shizuoka
PHONE　053-486-0162 (Japanese only)
OPEN　From 21th December 2017 to late-May 2018
Sat, Sun and Holiday 8:30am - 4:30pm　／　Weekday 9am - 4pm
12/30, 31, 1/1 9am - 12:30pm　／　1/2 - 1/5 8:30am - 4pm
※It's over once the strawberries are finished
※For groups we recommend making a reservation.
OFFICIALSITE　http://shimano-nouen.sakura.ne.jp/ (Japanese)
DISCOUNT　Bring your printed this coupon

ADDRESS　3298 Kurematsu-cho, Nishi-ku, Hamamatsu-shi, Shizuoka
PHONE　053-487-4115 (Japanese only)
OPEN　From 13th January 2018 to 8th April
10am - It's over once the strawberries are finished
※Make a reservation 1 week before the requested date.
CLOSED　Fri, the day before national holidays
OFFICIALSITE　http://nagaraen.jp/ (Japanese)

ADDRESS　304-500 Fukahagi-cho, Nishi-ku, Hamamatsu-shi, Shizuoka
PHONE　053-486-0420 (Japanese only)
OPEN　From 2nd January 2018 to 8th April
10am - 3pm (It's over once the strawberries are finished)
※It's unnecessary to reserve but better to make a reservation.
CLOSED　No scheduled holidays (Confirmation required)

ADDRESS　4813 Hamana, Arai-cho, Kosai-shi
PHONE　053-594-3558 (Japanese only)
OPEN　From 15th December 2017 to early-May 2018
10am - 4pm (It's over once the strawberries are finished)
※Reservations must be made for groups of 20 or more people.
CLOSED　No scheduled holidays (Confirmation required)
OFFICIALSITE　http://www.ookurado.com (Japanese)

Depending on the situation on the farm, they may close it earlier than expected. Also, the growth of the fruits and the entrance fee may vary from year to year. We recommend calling in advance to check the current condition.

※ Some plans may not be included on the website, so please contact the lodging houses directly.

2017.12.26 update.
Content may be subject to change after publication.
Please also note that we are not accountable for loses and damages that may occur as a result of said changes.