Ashigakubo Fruits Village

sightseeing

This facility consists of 12 groups of fruit farmers, with the closest station being Ashigakubo Station on Seibu Chichibu Line. You can find this collection of fruit farms, aka Fruits Village, by the southern slope of Hinatayama in the Ashigakubo district. Fruits are harvested all year round, with strawberries from early January to mid-May, plums from early July to mid-August, and grapes from mid-August to mid-October. The sweet taste of fully-ripened fruits and the clean air of the great outdoors is a special experience. We encourage you to stop by! There is also a restaurant, “Ashigakubo Fruits Garden,” a “Farming Village Park” with a 100-meter roller slide nearby, and many great courses for hiking.

Inquiries regarding this spot

Directions

Basic Information

Location

Ashigakubo, Yokoze-machi, Chichibu-gun

TEL

0494-25-0450 Ashigakubo Rental Cycle Station (Information Office: Yokoze Town Bukōsan Tourist Information Office)

FAX

0494-25-5450

Home page

http://www.yokoze.org/shisetsu/ashigakubo_fruits_village/

Business hours / Fee

Business hours

9:30 to 15:00 (depending on the time of year)

Regular holiday

Irregular Holidays (Inquiry Required)

Fee

Plum Picking (all you can eat for 30 minutes): 600 yen to 1,200 yen for those who are 4 years and older ※May change based on the breed. Strawberry Picking (all you can eat for 30 minutes): 1,300 to 1,800 yen for those older than eleementary school, 700 to 1,000 yen for those younger than elementary※Depending on the season, there may be some changes. Grape Picking (all you can eat for 30 minutes): starting from 1,200 yen for those older than elementary school, starting from 800 yen for those younger than elementary school ※May change depending on the breed

How to get there

Public transport

Get off at “Ashigakubo Station” Seibu Chichibu Line
And walk for about 15 to 50 minutes (depends on the farm)
A car ride of about 10 minutes

Car

About 60 minutes from "Hanazono" Interchange of Kan-Etsu Expressway (Using a toll road)

Parking

Free: Yes (5 to 10 spaces) ※ Depends on the farm
Medium-sized Buses Available
Fee: None

Other

Internet Wi-Fi

Credit card

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Universal design

AED installation

General / Wheelchair Shared Elevator

Wheelchair rental

Floor with handrail

Stairs with handrail

Wheelchair-accessible slope

Stroller rental (There may be a charge.)

Sign language support

Braille explanation

Voice guidance

Wheelchair parking

Breastfeeding room

Compatible with diaper changing tables

Wheelchair lift

Baby keep or baby chair

Map

Digital Map

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Nearby spots

Roadside Station Fruit Park Ashigakubo

This roadside station is surrounded by rich green mountains, the clear streams of the Yokose River, clean air, and seasonal flowers and fruit trees. Inside the station, there is a farmers' market, restaurant, information center, resting area, hands-on experience dōjō (udon/soba), ceramics classroom and a gallery. Outside, there is an open space for relaxing and a deck where one can view the river from above. You can also enjoy a walk next to the Yokose river. ※Facilities listed in the Saitama Industrial Tourism Guidebook, "Manufacturing Guidebook."

Ashigakubo Icicles

The magnificent and beautiful “Ashigakubo Icicles” is one of Chichibu’s three major icicle formations. These icicles, measuring about 30 meters high and 200 meters wide, are artificially created by sprinkling stream water on the slope of the mountain. Every year from early January to late February, you can immerse yourself in a fantasy realm created by nature and the locals.

Yokoze-machi Buko-san Tourist Information Center

Your tour of the Chichibu region and nature-filled Yokoze starts here! Find out more about tourist destinations, seek out new flavors, and find all the information you need for restaurants and lodging. It's an information office full of vibrant energy ♪ There are also rental cycles and Mt. Buko goods for sale, so please feel free to stop by!

Menya Kinoko Chaya

Enjoy country-style handmade soba, udon, and other set menus long popular among the farmers of Ashigakubo. You can also enjoy strawberry picking! The strawberries are bright red and packed with juicy sweetness. Strawberry picking is located right next to Menya Kinoko Chaya. If you want to pick strawberries, stop by Menya Kinoko Chaya first. ※ Time limit of 30 minutes per entry. ※ We would appreciate it if you could contact us in advance.

Mikado Farm

Strawberry picking is available from January to May, grape picking from August to October, and sweet potato digging from September to October. You can also enjoy a barbeque along with seasonal fruit picking with a reservation. For larger groups, please contact us at least seven days in advance for reservations. When making a reservation, please note that harvest conditions may vary depending on weather and other factors. Please contact us in advance to inquire about harvest conditions.

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