Strawberry Picking in Japan (Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka) + Kid-Friendly
Last Updated on February 7, 2025 by Kay
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Looking for the best places to go strawberry picking in Japan, specifically in and around Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka?
Strawberries in Japan are absolutely luscious so whether you’re living here or just visiting, I highly recommend trying strawberry picking to have the freshest, sweetest, and plumpest strawberries in the country. Strawberry picking is also a great kid-friendly activity in Japan — my daughter has been doing this since she was two years old and now she goes with her kindergarten!
In this article, I’ll share what you need to know about strawberry picking in Japan and the best spots that are kid-friendly, too!
Please keep in mind that the staff might not be able to speak English, but that’s what the Google Translate app is for!
Table of Contents
- When is Strawberry Season in Japan?
- Types of Strawberries in Japan
- How Much Does Strawberry Picking Cost?
- Is Strawberry Picking in Japan Reservation-Only?
- What Should I Bring to Strawberry Picking?
- Strawberry Picking In and Around Tokyo 🍓
- Strawberry Picking In and Around Kyoto 🍓
- Strawberry Picking In and Around Osaka 🍓
When is Strawberry Season in Japan?
Strawberry season in Japan is during the winter and spring, so from around the beginning of January to the beginning of May.
The best time to pick strawberries in Japan is from the end of February to April.
Types of Strawberries in Japan
There are several strawberry varieties in Japan. Not every farm will carry the same kinds, so keep this in mind when choosing where to go strawberry picking.
Here are just a few of the many strawberry varieties you’ll come across in Japan.
Amaou (あまおう)
Amaou are large and round, the quintessential strawberry. It has the perfect balance of sweet and sour taste and is very juicy.
Benihoppe (紅ほっぺ)
Benihoppe is generally sweet with a hint of sourness. It’s quite beautiful in appearance with a perfect glossy red exterior.
Akihime (あきひめ)
This strawberry is long and cone-shaped. It’s sweet, soft, and juicy, making it perfect for small kids.
Yotsuboshi (よつぼし)
This is a fairly new variety of strawberry with a crisper flesh and a sweet and sour taste that’s perfectly balanced.
How Much Does Strawberry Picking Cost?
The cost of strawberry picking depends on the farm and plan you choose. For instance, some farms sell by weight while others allow you to have an all-you-can-eat experience.
Is Strawberry Picking in Japan Reservation-Only?
Strawberry picking in Japan is very popular and many places are reservation-only, so I highly recommend making a reservation. For those that do not accept reservations, I recommend arriving as early as possible.
What Should I Bring to Strawberry Picking?
Wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty, sneakers, and a bag to take home any additional strawberries or souvenirs.
I also recommend bringing cash since many farms do not accept credit cards or electronic payments.
Strawberry Picking In and Around Tokyo 🍓
Machida Strawberry Farm
This farm allows you to enjoy strawberry picking while standing up instead of crouching down and is also barrier-free.
They have strawberry soft-serve parfaits as well.
The following is a helpful video showing how to get there from the station.
Cost: All-you-can-eat; 2700 yen for adults, 2200 yen for elementary-school-aged children, 1700 yen for children ages 2-6, and free for kids ages one and under.
🔗 Website (Japanese only)
🚃 Accessibility: Located about an hour by public transport from Shinjuku Station.
ICHIGOHOUSE Mitaka
Located in Mitaka, a quiet city in Tokyo, this farm allows you to pick a variety of strawberries inside a greenhouse. Notably, this family-owned business tries to limit its use of pesticides so that the strawberries are safe to eat by even babies.
Cost: They charge by weight as well as all-you-can-eat, depending on the day. Note that they do not take reservations and once the strawberries are gone, that’s it.
🔗 Website
🚃 Accessibility: Located about 35 minutes by public transport from Shinjuku Station.
Ichigo Land Ishiinouen
This is another strawberry farm in Mitaka. They have 10 varieties of strawberries, which are grown inside a greenhouse.
Cost: For all-you-can-eat for elementary-school-age kids and up, they charge 3500 yen on weekends and holidays and 3000 yen on weekdays. For kids ages 4-6, it costs 3000 yen on weekends and holidays and 2500 yen on weekdays. Children ages three and under are free.
If you want to purchase strawberries according to weight, 100 grams costs 400 yen and up.
🔗 Website
🚃 Accessibility: Located about 35 minutes by public transport from Shinjuku Station.
Niikura Noen
A small strawberry farm that has white strawberries among several other varieties.
Reservations for weekends are mandatory.
Cost: 350 yen per 100 grams
🔗 Website (Japanese only)
🚃 Accessibility: Located about an hour by public transport from Shinjuku Station.
Fuchu Strawberry Picking Farm
This strawberry farm grows Yumenoka strawberries and has been featured on Japanese television several times, so expect it to be popular! It also has a strawberry cafe.
You are required to make a reservation in advance.
Cost: All-you-can-eat starting from 3000 yen for 30 minutes.
🔗 Website
🚃 Accessibility: Located about 36 minutes by public transport from Shinjuku Station.
Tochigi Strawberry Picking Spots
For the best strawberry picking around Tokyo, you should head to a neighboring prefecture called Tochigi. Don’t worry, it’s not that far and it’s absolutely worth the trek as it’s famous for not only its absolutely gorgeous World Heritage Sites but also its strawberries — it even has a strawberry train!
Here is what the outside of the strawberry train looks like:
And here is the inside — how cute are those handles?!
And look at the inside!
Thank you to my friend Sara, a long-time Tochigi resident, for the photos!
Below is one strawberry farm that Sara highly recommends:
Ichigo no Sato Farm
This farm not only has strawberry picking but their buffet restaurant has all things strawberry — even strawberry roast beef!
My daughter LOVES strawberries so I really want to take her here someday.
If you want to know more about what to do in Tochigi, read this article.
Strawberry Picking In and Around Kyoto 🍓
This spacious farm has several varieties of strawberries and is a hit due to its delicious strawberries, friendly staff, and kid-friendliness.
Azato Ichigo House
Cost: For 45 minutes of all-you-can-eat for adults, they charge 3500 yen. For elementary-school-age kids and up, they charge 3000 yen. For kids ages 3-6, it costs 2500 yen. Children ages two and under are free.
🔗 Website (Japanese only)
🚃 Accessibility: Located about an hour by public transport from Kyoto Station and 22 minutes by car.
Mimaki Strawberry Farm
This strawberry farm has six strawberry varieties. The pots for the strawberries are at two levels, making it easy for both adults and children to harvest. It’s barrier-free as well and you can bring a stroller.
If you have a car, you can park at a nearby AEON Mall.
Reservations are required.
Cost: All-you-can-eat starting from 2700 yen for adults for 40 minutes. Price increases according to season. (February to May is 3100 yen for adults, 2600 yen for elementary school-age kids, 1800 yen for kids ages 3-6, 500 yen for two-year-olds, and free for kids ages one and under.
🔗 Website (Japanese only)
🚃 Accessibility: Located about 1 hour by public transport from Kyoto Station and 23 minutes by car.
⭐️ Kay’s Tip: Kansai (Kyoto, Osaka, etc) is a great place to explore by car, especially if you have kids (and I say this as someone who owns a car here). To find out more about driving in Japan, read this article.
Uesugi Farm
They carry four types of strawberries and also sell condensed milk and chocolate so you can jazz up your strawberries when you enjoy their all-you-can-eat course!
Cost: All-you-can-eat ranges from 2400-2900 yen for adults for 50 minutes, 1900-2400 yen for elementary school-age kids, 1400-1900 yen for kids ages 3-6, 600 yen for two-year-olds, and free for kids ages one and under.
🔗 Website (Japanese only)
🚃 Accessibility: Located about 1 hour by public transport from Kyoto Station and 22 minutes by car.
Himawarien
This strawberry farm not only has five types of all-you-can-eat strawberries but also all-you-can-eat ice cream where you can make your own parfait!
Interestingly, they put herbal medicine into the soil and also spray it on the strawberry leaves to help enhance their flavor.
Note that they only accept payments in cash.
Cost: All-you-can-eat for 40 minutes is 3300 yen for junior high school-age kids to adults, 2200 yen for elementary school-age kids, 900 yen for kids ages 3-6, and free for kids ages two and under.
🔗 Website (Japanese only)
🚃 Accessibility: Located about 1 hour by public transport from Kyoto Station and 35 minutes by car.
Wazuka Farm
This is a new strawberry farm that just opened in 2023.
Reservations are required.
Cost: All-you-can-eat is 2900 yen for junior high school-age kids to adults, 2200 yen for elementary school-age kids, 1500 yen for kids ages 3-6, and free for kids ages two and under.
🔗 Website (Japanese only)
🚃 Accessibility: Located about 1 hour by public transport from Kyoto Station and 23 minutes by car.
Strawberry Picking In and Around Osaka 🍓
Here are my top picks for where to go strawberry picking in Kansai, particularly Osaka and Kyoto.
Strawberry Farm No. 15
I took my daughter here when she was two years old for her first strawberry picking experience and she had a fantastic time.
They charge by weight ( and although the strawberries here are quite expensive, they taste AMAZING.
You can also try some fresh strawberry smoothies and other desserts here, and there’s a restaurant across the road called THE FARM where you can try meals made with veggies sourced straight from their garden.
Cost: 5 yen per gram, 450 yen entry fee on weekdays, and 500 yen on weekends (elementary school age and up)
🔗 Website (in Japanese only)
🚃 Accessibility: It can be hard to get there without a car. It takes 1.5 hours to reach this farm by public transport from Osaka Station and about 33 minutes by car/taxi.
Kogawa Farm
This farm harvests a lot of fruits (including mango in the summer) and strawberries in winter and spring are no exception!
Reservations are required.
Cost: All-you-can-eat for 40 minutes starts from 3000 yen for junior high school kids to adults.
🔗 Website (in Japanese only)
🚃 Accessibility: Located about 45 minutes by public transport from Osaka Station and 34 minutes by car.
Maishima Farm
This farm is located along Osaka Bay. It has several varieties of strawberries, including white strawberries.
Reservations are required and they accept payment in cash or PayPay only.
Cost: All-you-can-eat for 40 minutes starts from 3000 yen for junior high school kids to adults, 2200 yen for elementary school children, 1400 yen for children ages 3-6, and free for kids ages two and under.
🔗 Website (Japanese only)
🚃 Accessibility: Located about an hour from Osaka Station or 26 minutes by car.
Ichigolab Izumisano
They carry seven varieties of strawberries as well as ice cream and other toppings for an especially tasty experience.
Note that this farm only accepts cash payments and reservations are required.
Cost: All-you-can-eat for 40 minutes starts from 3000 yen for junior high school kids to adults, 2500 yen for elementary school children, 1500 yen for children ages 3-6, 500 yen for one and two-year-olds, and free for kids under age one.
🔗 Website (Japanese only)
🚃 Accessibility: Located about an hour from Osaka Station or 50 minutes by car. Also 30 minutes by public transport from Kansai Airport and 20 minutes by car.
Ichigogari Ikeda
Located in northern Osaka, this strawberry farm requires reservations. They also sometimes have a food truck that sells crepes and shaved ice.
Cost: All-you-can-eat for 45 minutes starts from 3000 yen for junior high school kids to adults, 2000 yen for elementary school children, 1500 yen for children ages 3-6, and free for kids ages two and under.
🔗 Website (Japanese only)
🚃 Accessibility: Located about an hour from Osaka Station or 25 minutes by car.
GREENARIUM
If you feel like journeying a little bit outside of Osaka, there’s no better place than Awaji Island. It’s my favorite place to escape the city, and they have strawberry picking, too!
GREENARIUM has been on my “to-go” list for a while (I’m hoping to visit next month) because I’ve heard great things about their food and strawberry picking. In fact, you can enjoy a strawberry picnic in the greenhouse after gathering your strawberries!
Cost: 1300 yen admission fee (includes picnic equipment and one pack of strawberries). Additional strawberries are charged by weight.
🔗 Website
🚃 Accessibility: Easiest to access by car. Public transport from Osaka Station takes 1.5 hours. It takes 1 hour by car/taxi from Osaka Station.
If you want transportation arranged for you and would like to experience some other activities alongside strawberry picking, you might want to consider the following: