Enjoy seasonal flavors! 8 popular tourist farms in Hiroshima Prefecture

• Table of Contents
• ① Hirata Tourist Farm
• ② Fruit Forest Park
• ③Hakuryu Lake Tourist Farm
• ④Toyohira Acorn Park
• ⑤La Sky Farm
• ⑥Sera Kosui Farm/Bilne Laden
• ⑦Sera Otoyo Farm
• ⑧Sera Mukai Farm

① Hirata Tourist Farm

[Fruit] Strawberries, cherries, plums, peaches, pears, grapes, apples

A tourist farm where you can experience fruit picking throughout the year. Starting with strawberry picking from early December to early June, seasonal fruits such as cherries, plums, peaches, pears, grapes (Delaware, Pione, etc.), apples, etc. will be available each season. In addition, the 15-hectare park is dotted with not only fruit orchards, but also cafes that have been relocated from 100-year-old traditional houses, and take-out cafes where you can enjoy drinks and sweets made with fruit. There is a wide variety of experience menus, and popular activities include fruit canning, outdoor cooking using a Dutch oven, and BBQ.

“Just Picking” where you can choose and harvest your favorite fruits ~Hirata Kanko Farm’s original fruit picking~

During the season when there are many kinds of fruits, we also recommend "just picking" where you can pick and eat a variety of fruits little by little! Unlike an all-you-can-eat fruit picking experience, the appeal is that you can enjoy a variety of fruits at once. The event period is from early August to the end of October. Please enjoy!

② Fruit Forest Park

[Fruit] Strawberries, cherries, blueberries, pears, grapes, apples, kiwifruit

We grow strawberries from winter to spring, cherries from early summer, blueberries from summer, and pears, grapes, apples, and kiwifruit from summer to fall, so you can enjoy picking seasonal fruits. There is also a wide variety of processed fruit products, such as jams, gelato, and apple pies that appear during the apple season, which are popular souvenirs. There is also a vast lawn area of ​​approximately 7,000 square meters, so it is also recommended for families.

③Hakuryu Lake Tourist Farm

[Fruit] Strawberries, cherries, pears, grapes

You can enjoy picking four types of fruits: strawberries, cherries, pears, and grapes. At Nashien, we focus on producing safe and secure fruits, such as cutting the grass by hand without using herbicides, and growing strawberries using hydroponics, which uses almost no pesticides. The farm cafe "Casata" inside the park serves gelato made with plenty of fruit and strawberry ice cream (only available in the summer). Barbecue sets are also available for rent.

④Toyohira Acorn Park

[Fruit] Strawberries, blueberries, grapes

This tourist farm grows many varieties, including 10 varieties of strawberries, 7 varieties of blueberries, 16 varieties of grapes, and 8 varieties of tomatoes, so you can enjoy seasonal flavors almost all year round. In addition to the harvest experience, the fruity shaved ice, smoothies, and homemade jams are also popular.

⑤La Sky Farm

[Fruit] Plum/chestnut

At this tourist farm in the Sera Highlands, you can experience harvesting plums in the summer and chestnuts in the fall. All of our products are organically grown and can be eaten with peace of mind. In spring, chrysanthemum peaches and 100,000 astragalus are in full bloom, and in autumn, cosmos bloom, and you can enjoy strolling through the flower fields. *Depending on the weather and crop growth conditions, this may not be possible. Please check before heading out.

⑥Sera Kosui Farm/Bilne Laden

[Fruit] Strawberries, pears, grapes

This fruit farm is located in Sera, which is one of the most popular areas for fruit cultivation in Hiroshima Prefecture. In addition to red pears, commonly known as ``seranashi,'' we also grow strawberries and grapes. The shop also sells processed products that concentrate the natural sweetness of pears, such as ``Shimitsu,'' which is made by boiling down pears, and ``Pear Chutney,'' a jam made without sugar. We also sell freshly harvested apples, peaches, and vegetables.

⑦Sera Otoyo Farm

[Fruit] Pears, grapes

We grow pears and grapes on a Nadarana plateau at an altitude of 400m. Three varieties of grapes are grown, including the rare Honey Venus, which has a high sugar content. The pears are grown without bags, which has a higher content of vitamin C and sugar. At night, the entire farm is illuminated with moth-proof lights, creating a fantastic view.

⑧Sera Mukai Farm

[Fruit] Grapes, apples, pears

A fruit farm that does not use any herbicides and is environmentally friendly and safe. You can enjoy picking grapes in the summer and apples and pears in the fall. The shop sells fruits harvested within the garden, as well as seasonal fruits such as cherries and peaches. We also have a wide selection of processed products such as tomato vinegar and handmade jam. Check out the souvenirs on your way back from fruit picking!