Two of us went strawberry picking in early April.
The location is Hagiwara Farm in Shimizu-ku, Shizuoka Prefecture.
Hagiwara Farm
270 Masu, Shimizu-ku, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture
TEL: 054-334-4540 (Open hours: 9:00-16:00)
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It is located along the Kunou Coast near Kunouzan Toshogu Shrine.
Access to Hagiwara Farm
There are many strawberry farms in the area, and strawberry girls from each strawberry picking farm stand along the road.
Hagiwara Farm had a large parking lot and was easier to enter than other farms, so we entered under the guidance of Strawberry Girl.
There does not seem to be a shuttle bus service, so those who use public transportation should take the bus at the Shimizu Station bus terminal, line 1, Yamahara-Beiinji line, Kunouyama-shita, and get off at the bus stop called Masu Shippo Kumiai-mae.
Please note that there does not appear to be a bus service leaving from Shizuoka Station.
No reservation required.
With so many strawberry farms in the neighborhood, we went without reservations, even though it was a Saturday and Sunday, hoping to get in somewhere.
Since it was after noon, we were able to get in without a wait, but the website indicates that reservations are also accepted.
The garden may close depending on the condition of the strawberries, so planners are advised to inquire and make reservations before going. I'm glad I was able to get in!
There is also a vinyl house that is wheelchair accessible, although reservations are required.
Hagiwara Farm Period and Fees
Strawberry picking farms are open from January to late May, but this also depends on the condition of the strawberries, so you need to check the website for more information.
Prices for strawberry picking vary depending on the season.
The highest price is 2,200 yen in January, when strawberry picking begins, and the price seems to drop as it approaches the end of the season in May.
When I was there in early April, the all-you-can-eat price was 1,600 yen per adult.
They seem to be in season around February, but I personally recommend strawberries in April as they are delicious and also less expensive.
Incidentally, there is no time limit at this farm, so you can enjoy strawberries to your heart's content.
I have the impression that strawberry picking is available in every town, but the strawberries near Kunouzan Toshogu Shrine are different from ordinary strawberries.
What a surprise, they are Ishigaki strawberries.
While strawberries for regular strawberry picking are grown in plastic greenhouses in the soil, Ishigaki strawberries are grown by planting seedlings in a stone wall on a slope facing south.
To the uninitiated, the sight of kamaboko-shaped plastic greenhouses lined up along the slope is a strange sight.
Ishigaki strawberries are characterized by their deep sweetness and low acidity, and are easy to eat thanks to the mild climate of Shizuoka and the radiant heat of the Ishigaki walls, which provide even sunlight and heat to the strawberries.
Also, each greenhouse is small because there are greenhouses on each slope, and there are many greenhouses, so even if two people go, they can almost rent the whole place out.
It is recommended for families and couples, as they can relax and enjoy themselves without worrying about what others around them think.
Strawberry picking is rather normal, and they let you use one street in a big plastic greenhouse, but popular farms are very careful because there are always people on the next street.
For the same price, a private vinyl house is definitely the way to go.
I also like the fact that there is no dirt in the aisles.
I don't know if the aisles are generally stone walls, but they are paved with concrete, so I could sit down and eat without hesitation.
However, there are plastic greenhouses on the slope, so girls, do not go there in heels.
I wore high heeled boots, which was fine when climbing up the slope, but very scary on the way down.
Hagiwara Farm's strawberry varieties
The variety is Shohime.
Hagiwara Farm's strawberry variety is Shohime.
Strawberries also vary in sweetness depending on the variety.
Shohime is a strawberry that comes from Shizuoka, and is characterized by its long, thin, and sweet taste.
The Benihoppe, often seen in supermarkets, is a strawberry descended from the Shohime variety.
Anyway, I love Shohime because it's a no-mistake variety.
Can I take home strawberries?
There is no take-out service, but you can buy strawberries to take home at the reception.
You can also eat desserts made from strawberries on the spot or take home processed products as souvenirs.
Delicious strawberries at a reasonable price.
There are many sightseeing spots, so please visit Hagiwara Farm for strawberry picking.
