Shizuoka Prefecture is known for its rich nature and fertile soil, which is particularly suitable for strawberry cultivation.
Strawberry picking in the region is a popular and fun activity with family and friends, and many farms offer specific varieties and unique offerings.
In this blog, we will introduce several typical strawberry picking spots in Shizuoka Prefecture.
Starting with Strawberry Fields, Maruyoshi Farm, Strawberry Land Masami, and others, each farm is described in detail, including the characteristics, varieties available, fee structure, hours of operation, and whether reservations are required.
It is packed with information for every visitor, from families to solo travelers.
Why not spend a wonderful day in the rich nature of Shizuoka Prefecture while tasting sweet and fresh strawberries?
Strawberry Field (Shimizu-ku, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture)
Feature: High cultivation, wheelchair-accessible, historic farm visited by celebrities such as Helen Keller and Akiko Yosano. Tea room available.
Harvest time: January 2 to mid-May 2023
Available varieties: Shohime (December to May), other varieties on request
Price: Unlimited all-you-can-eat. Adults (junior high school students and older): 2,700 yen to 1,700 yen, elementary school students: 2,600 yen to 1,600 yen, 3 to 6 years old: 1,300 yen to 900 yen.
Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., closing when strawberries are gone.
Closed: January through mid-May (irregular holidays during the season for picking tastes)
Reservations: yes, but not on Mondays and Fridays Phone:080-4477-5151
URL:. strawberry field
Maruyoshi Farm (Suruga-ku, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture)
Characteristics: High cultivation. One house per family. Pets are allowed in some greenhouses.
Harvest time: mid-December 2022 to May 5, 2023 (*This season is being confirmed)
Available varieties: Shohime (December to May)
Price: All-you-can-eat for unlimited time. Adults (elementary school students and older): 2,500-1,600 yen, toddlers (2 years and older): 1,200-800 yen.
Hours: 9:00 - 16:30 (entrance around ~15:30)
Closed: Monday-Friday during the season of taste picking (open if the day is a national holiday)
Reservations: By appointment only
URL:. Maruyoshi Farm
Strawberry Land Masami (Suruga-ku, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture)
Characteristics: Cultivated at high altitude, close to Kunouzan Toshogu Shrine. Two kinds of grapes, Shohime and Benihoppe, can be picked in one greenhouse.
Harvest time: December 2023 - early May 2024
Varieties available: Shohime, Benihoppe (December to early May)
Fee: All-you-can-eat for 30 minutes. Elementary school students and older: 2,500 yen to 1,600 yen; 2 years old to preschool children: 1,200 yen to 800 yen.
Hours of operation: 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Closed: Open year-round during the Taste of the Season
Reservations: Reservations required
URL:. Strawberry Land Masami
Ichigorando Nakanishi (Shizuoka Prefecture)
Features: Highly cultivated, wheelchair-accessible, private visitors only, relaxing atmosphere. Handmade, additive-free jams available for sale.
Harvest Period: Early December 2023 - May 6, 2024
Varieties: Shohime, Benihoppe
Fee: All-you-can-eat for 30 minutes. Elementary school students and older: 2,000 yen to 1,400 yen, toddlers (3 years old to preschoolers): 1,700 yen to 1,100 yen.
Hours: 10:00 - 15:30 (9:00 - on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays)
Closed: Open year-round during the Taste of the Season
Reservations: Available
URL:. Ichigo-Rand Nakanishi
Strawberry Farm Ota Farm (Higashi Izu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture)
Characteristics: Highly cultivated, wheelchair-accessible, all greenhouses are cultivated on high, near Atukawa Hot Springs. Rest area available.
Harvest time: Late December 2023 - early May 2024
Varieties: Shohime, Benihoppe
Price: All-you-can-eat for 30 min. 6 years old and older: 1,400 yen to 2,000 yen, 3 to 5 years old: 1,100 yen to 1,700 yen
Hours of operation: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Closed: irregular holidays during the opening period, late December to mid-May
Reservations: By appointment only
URL:. Strawberry Farm Ota Farm
Baby Berry Farm (Minami-Izu Town, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture)
Features: elevated, wheelchair accessible, minimal pesticides, no condensed milk provided, bring your own. No condensed milk available, bring your own.
Harvest time: late December 2023 - early May 2024
Grapes: Red Hoppe
Price: All-you-can-eat for 30 minutes. Adults 1500-2000 yen, 3 years old to elementary school students 1000-2000 yen.
Hours: 10:00 - 14:30 (last admission at 14:00)
Closed: Tuesdays during the opening period, late December 2023 - early May 2024
Reservations: Not required
URL:. Baby Berry Farm
Izu Nagaoka Strawberry Picking Center (Izunokuni, Shizuoka Prefecture)
Characteristics: Highly cultivated, wheelchair-accessible, Benihoppe and Shohime have a perfect balance of sourness and sweetness.
Harvest time: January 2 - May 7, 2024
Grapes: Benihoppe (January to May), Shohime (January to May)
Fee: All-you-can-eat for 30 minutes. Elementary school students and older: 2,200 yen from January 2 to the end of the month, 2,000 yen from February to March, 1,600 yen from April to May.
Hours: 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Saturday, Sunday, and holidays - 4:00 p.m.)
Closed: No regular holidays during the period
Reservations: Not required (reservations required for groups of 20 or more)
URL:. Izu Nagaoka Strawberry Picking Center
Hiramatsu Kanko Agriz Hamanako (Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture)
Duration: Mid-December 2023 to early May 2024
Location: 2014-1 Hiramatsu-cho, Nishi-ku, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Phone number: 053-487-0541
Reservations: Reservations recommended
Fees: 1,200 yen to 2,200 yen for elementary school students and older; 1,000 yen to 1,900 yen for elementary school students and younger
Strawberry varieties: Shohime, Benihoppe, Kirapika
URL:. Hiramatsu Kanko Agriz Hamanako
Strawberry Farm 21 Tanakayama (Izunokuni, Shizuoka Prefecture)
Duration: Mid-December 2023 to early May 2024
Location: Tagyo, Izu-no-kuni City
Phone number: 090-1729-2493
Reservations:. Reservation Site
Fees: 1,700 yen to 2,300 yen for elementary school students and older, 1,400 yen to 2,100 yen for elementary school students and younger
Strawberry varieties: Shohime, Benihoppe
URL:. Strawberry Farm 21 Tanakayama
Strawberry Aerial Farm Iwata (Iwata City, Shizuoka Prefecture)
Duration: December 2, 2023 - End of May, 2024
Location: 6866-46 Komaba, Iwata City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Phone number: 090-5130-9958
Hours: 9:00-16:00 (last admission at 15:00)
Closed: Tuesday
Fees: 1700 yen to 2300 yen for elementary school students and older, 1000 yen to 2500 yen for elementary school students and younger, 1000 yen to 2500 yen for elementary school students and younger, free for children 2 years old and younger
Reservations:.Reservation Site
Strawberry varieties: Shohime, Benihoppe, Kirapika, Kaorino, Yayoi Hime, Koiminori
URL:. Strawberry Aerial Farm Iwata
Akazukin-chan's Interesting Farm (Kakegawa, Shizuoka Prefecture)
Duration: December 15, 2023 - May 31, 2024
Location: 1456-320 Ohbuchi, Kakegawa, Shizuoka 437-1302, Japan
Phone number: 0537-48-4158
Reservations: Reservations required
Fees: Elementary school students and older: 1,500 yen to 2,200 yen; infants, seniors, and persons with disabilities: 1,200 yen to 1,900 yen
Strawberry varieties: Shohime, Benihoppe
URL:. Red Riding Hood's Interesting Farm
Hagiwara Farm (Shimizu-ku, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture)
Characteristics: The traditional cultivation method, which has been practiced for 100 years, uses stone walls piled up on a south-facing mountain slope. The company has a reputation for providing perfectly ripe Shohime.
Duration: January 1 to late May, 2023 (closed on Wednesdays; ending date subject to change depending on growing conditions).
Phone number: 054-334-4540
Business hours: 9:00-16:00
Reservations: by phone
Location: Masu, Shimizu-ku, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture270
Fees: Elementary school students and older: 1,500-2,200 yen, 3 years old to elementary school students: 1,350-1,400 yen
Parking: No further information found.
Strawberry variety: Shohime.
URL:. Strawberry Picking Hagiwara Farm
Agri-Monster Special (Shimizu-ku, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture)
Feature: All-you-can-eat strawberry picking for 30 minutes. Free refill of condensed milk. Hand towel. Shoe covers.
Duration: Mid-December 2023 to mid-May 2024
Phone number: 0550-71-9401
Reservations: Reservations by phone. JalanReservation Site
Location: 1670-18 Kamiyama, Gotemba City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Fees: Elementary school students and older: 1600-2200 yen Elementary school students: 1350-1900 yen Infants: 1000-1600 yen
Strawberry varieties: Benihoppe, Shohime
URL:. Agri-Monster Special
Suzuki Strawberry Farm (Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture)
Features: 45 minutes of relaxed time settings, with a bottle of condensed milk service.
Duration: Late December 2023 - Mid-May 2024
Phone number: 053-523-8283
Reservations: Reservations are recommended by phone.
Location: 57-2 Sankomachi, Kita-ku, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Fees: Late December to mid-January: ¥2,300 for adults (elementary school students and older), ¥1,800 for children 3 to under elementary school age, free for children 0 to 2 years old. Prices differ during other periods.
Strawberry varieties: Benihoppe, Akihime
URL:. Suzuki Farm, Village of Strawberry
Shimano Farm (Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture)
Features: 30 minutes all-you-can-eat.
Duration: late December 2022 to mid-May 2023.
Phone number: 053-486-0162
Reservations: Not by appointment, first-come, first-served. Especially in January and February, it is necessary to confirm the growing conditions up to the day before.
Location: 8838 Izaachi-cho, Nishi-ku, Hamamatsu-shi, Shizuoka-ken 431-1111
Fees: Elementary school students and older: 1,300 yen - 1,900 yen Elementary school students: 1,000 yen - 1,600 yen Infants: 1,000 yen - 1,600 yen
Strawberry variety: Shohime.
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summary
- strawberry field(Shimizu-ku, Shizuoka City): Highly cultivated, wheelchair accessible, historic farm with a tea room.
- Maruyoshi Farm(Suruga-ku, Shizuoka City): A family-friendly farm with a maneki cat sign that can be enjoyed with pets.
- Strawberry Land Masami(Suruga-ku, Shizuoka City): Located near Kunouzan Toshogu Shrine, two varieties of Shohime and Benihoppe are available for picking.
- Ichigo-Rand Nakanishi: Highly cultivated, wheelchair accessible, with handmade, additive-free jams for sale.
- Strawberry Farm Ota Farm(Higashi Izu-cho, Kamo-gun): Near Atagawa Onsen, all greenhouses are cultivated at high altitude and have a rest area.
- Baby Berry Farm(Minami-Izu Town, Kamo-gun): Cultivated with minimal pesticides, condensed milk is freely brought in.
- Izu Nagaoka Strawberry Picking Center(Izu-no-kuni City): You can enjoy Benihoppe and Shohime, which have a perfect balance of sourness and sweetness.
- Hiramatsu Kanko Agriz Hamanako(Hamamatsu City): Multiple strawberry varieties are available, and reservations can be made through Jalan.
- Strawberry Farm 21 Tanakayama(Izu-no-kuni City): The fee structure is designed to accommodate a variety of age groups.
- Strawberry Aerial Farm Iwata(Iwata City): offers multiple varieties and can be reserved on the booking site.
- Red Riding Hood's Interesting Farm(Kakegawa): Rates are available for infants, seniors, and persons with disabilities.
- Hagiwara Farm(Shimizu-ku, Shizuoka City): The traditional cultivation method is used, and the fully ripened Shohime grapes are well received.
- Agri-Monster Special(Shimizu-ku, Shizuoka City): In addition to all-you-can-eat strawberry picking, free refills of condensed milk are an attraction.
- Suzuki Farm, Village of Strawberry(Hamamatsu): 45 minutes of leisurely time with a bottle of condensed milk service.
- island farm(Hamamatsu): Access is not by appointment, but on a first-come, first-served basis.
