Kotohira Orchards

This strawberry farm is located in the peaceful landscape of Ashigakubo in Chichibu. It is located on a hill and has a great view! Please enjoy the sweet and juicy strawberries grown with care in the soil.

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

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.

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.

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