Ashigakubo Orchard Park Village

sightseeing

This facility consists of 12 families of fruit farmers, and the closest station is Ashigakubo Station of Seibu Chichibu Line. You can find the collection of fruit farms, aka Orchard Park Village, by the southern slope of Hinatayama in the Ashigakubo district. Fruits are harvested all year with strawberries from early January to mid-May, plums from early July to mid-August, and grapes from mid-August to mid-October. The taste of fully-ripened fruits in the great wilderness and clean air is remarkable. Please come and stop by at least once. There is a restaurant, “Ashigakubo Fruit Garden,” as well as a “farming village park” with a 100-meter roller slide around the vicinity. Furthermore, there are also many great courses to go 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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JCB：×_x000D_
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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 Orchard Park Ashigakubo

This roadside station is surrounded by rich nature with deep green mountains, clear streams of the Yokose River, clean air, flowers, and fruit trees for each of the four seasons. Inside the station, there is a farmers' market, restaurant, information center, resting area, experience dōjō (udon/soba), ceramics class, 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. ※Publishing facility for “Monozukuri Annaijyō” of Saitama Prefecture Industrial Tourism’s Guide Book

Ashigakubo Icicles

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

Yokoze-machi Bukosan Tourist Information Center

Start touring the Chichibu region and Yokoze, a place full of nature, from here! Find out more regarding tourist destinations, search out new flavors, find restaurants, lodging. An information office full of vibrant energy ♪ There is also rental cycles and goods of Bukosan, so please feel free to stop by.

Menya Kinoko Chaya

Enjoy handmade soba, udon, and other set menus that have been popular among the farmers of Ashigakubo for a long time. You can also enjoy strawberry picking. The strawberries are bright red and packed with juicy sweetness. It is located right next to Menya Kinoko Chaya. If you want to pick strawberries, stop by the Menya Kinoko Chaya first. ※ Time limit of 30 minutes per entry ※ Greatly appreciated if you contact us in advance

Mikado Orchards

Strawberry picking is available from January to May. Grape picking from August to October. Sweet potato digging from September to October. You can also enjoy a set menu of seasonal fruit picking and barbecue with 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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