Japan Berry is a vast strawberry farm located at 2-5-1 Seinan-cho, Fujieda City, Shizuoka Prefecture, where strawberry picking is held from early January to late June.
This farm has large-scale greenhouses equivalent to three soccer fields, making it one of the largest strawberry picking experiences in Japan.
The main greenhouses cover an area of 3,000 tsubo (about 5,000 m2), and when combined with the surrounding greenhouses, the total area reaches 8,000 tsubo (about 1,000 m2).
The farm is designed to be barrier-free so that people of all ages can enjoy strawberry picking in peace.
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Regarding reservations and operations in 2024
The first opening in 2024 was January 2, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PMPM.
Web reservations will be accepted starting February 1, 2024.
If you have a preferred date and time, we recommend that you check the schedule as soon as possible and make an appointment on the designated date.
For reservationsOfficial WebsiteYou can easily do so from the following website and apply 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
We encourage you to make reservations in advance.
Japan Berry Strawberry Picking Fee
The 40-minute all-you-can-eat strawberry picking experience allows you to enjoy ripe strawberries to your heart's content in the most extensive strawberry orchard in the country.
Operating Period and Fees
Period
January 2 - March 31
April 1 - May 10
May 11 - May 30
Elementary school students and older/adults: ¥2000 | ¥1700 | ¥1000
Children over 3 years old: ¥1700 | ¥1400 | ¥700
Under 3 years old: Free (200 yen for milk)
Strawberry picking is all-you-can-eat for 40 minutes, but you are not allowed to take any home.
Prices shown include tax.
The scheduled end date for strawberry picking is May 30, but the end date may be earlier or later depending on the growing conditions of strawberries.
Japan Berry Company Profile
Name: Japan Berry Co.
Rep: KAMIYAMA Masaru
Location: 2-5-1 Aonan-cho, Fujieda City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Contact: TEL 054-636-5405 / FAX 054-636-5407
Closed: New Year's Day, mid-June to late November (depending on strawberry growth)
Hours of operation: 9:00-16:00
Introduction of Japan Berry Farm
Japan Berry is a barrier-free, hands-on farm with a vast greenhouse that is the size of three soccer fields.
We are growing strawberries with the latest equipment.
You can taste the deliciousness of ripe strawberries in this facility that you can enjoy without soiling your clothes.
Visitors to the park will be amazed at the sheer scale of the 250 million yen invested in the large greenhouses.
From the beginning of the year 2024, up to 500 people per day can enjoy strawberry picking.
Strawberry growth is controlled by computer, and high-tech technology is used to provide an optimal environment.
Through hydroponic cultivation, fertilizer is managed by computer, and six cycles of temperature changes per day are set to maximize the sweetness and flavor of the strawberries.
Features of Japan Berry
Food safety is a top priority for Japan Berry.
Therefore, Japan Berry's philosophy is to "create and offer products that we truly want to eat.
Japan Berry has a deep love for agriculture and a pride and responsibility to pursue creative agriculture that makes the most of nature's bounty and provides safe and reliable agricultural products that can be enjoyed with peace of mind.
We also aim to become one of Japan's top agricultural production groups in terms of quality and quantity, and continue to produce products that consistently satisfy our customers.
What Japan Berry values
Our farm is barrier-free for the comfort of all.
We welcome groups and strive to have a good time together.
It offers a large space for parking 8 large buses, providing easy access for groups.
From Shohime to Benihoppe: Japan Berry Strawberry Varieties
Princess Akihime
Strawberry Shohime is a large strawberry with outstanding sweetness, low acidity, and soft texture.
It is especially recommended for those who prefer sweet strawberries, as it melts in your mouth when you eat it.
Large and bright red in appearance, they are popular as desserts and gifts.
Benihoppe
Strawberry Benihoppe, as its name suggests, is characterized by its bright red color that makes your cheeks turn red.
You can enjoy its well-balanced sweet and sour taste and mellow aroma.
With its firm pulp and rich flavor, it is favored by many strawberry fans.
It is used in a variety of sweets, including after-dinner desserts and fruit parfaits.
Kaorino
Strawberry Kaorino is a new variety developed by the Mie Prefectural Agricultural Research Institute, with large berries and an elegant aroma.
It is characterized by its low acidity and refreshing sweetness, and is especially favored for fresh eating.
As the name suggests, this variety is known as a fragrant strawberry, and can be enjoyed not only for its taste but also for its aroma.
Available at Japan Berry by mail order.
While the pleasure of strawberry picking is all about tasting fresh strawberries on site, Japan Berry can also be purchased by mail order.
This makes it possible for those who cannot visit Fujieda City to enjoy sweet and fresh strawberries grown in the rich nature of Shizuoka Prefecture at home.
However, the taste of strawberries picked directly on site is exceptional, and we encourage you to visit and experience their charm if you can.
The mail order site isthis way (direction close to the speaker or towards the speaker)
Frozen strawberries offered by Japan Berry
Japan Berry's frozen strawberries allow you to enjoy strawberries with consistent quality all year round.
Strawberries picked at the peak of the harvest are flash frozen to preserve freshness and flavor.
This makes it possible to taste delicious strawberries at any time of the year, even if you miss the harvest season.
However, it should be understood that frozen strawberries have a slightly different flavor than fresh ones.
Access to Japan Berry
Access to the site is as follows
Approximately 20 minutes from Tomei Yaizu I.C. or Tomei Yoshida I.C.
About 10 minutes from Taniinaba I.C. on the Fujieda Bypass, National Route 1
Approximately 20 minutes from the Fujieda-Okabe I.C. of the New Tomei Expressway
5 minutes from Tomei Oigawa Yaizu Fujieda Smart I.C.
In addition, there are 50 free parking spaces and space for 8 large buses.
summary
- Enjoy various strawberry varieties such as Shohime and Benihoppe
- Strawberry picking is open from January to June.
- The farm is barrier-free and can be enjoyed safely by people of all ages.
- Large greenhouses provide one of the largest strawberry picking experiences in Japan
- Fresh strawberries can be enjoyed at home through Japan Berry mail order.
- Reservations can be made easily via the web and will be accepted from February 1.
- Producing high-quality strawberries using new farming methods and techniques
- Strawberries are cultivated in an optimal environment by computerized growth management in the garden.