Fresh apple picking at Japan's apple capital
OVERVIEW
How to produce Japan’s best apple
Talk to farmers and learn how the best awarded apples in Japan are produced,
Enjoy harvesting and taste freshly-picked apples.
A souvenir of the apples will be included.
-PROGRAM-
The best quality apple in Japan
Learn the special tips of how to recognize tasty apples from the professionals
as you are staying active in the nature
SCHEDULE
00:00
Gather at former elementary school of Hirofune
00:15
Move to Apple orchard
A talk with apple farmers and apple picking
00:45
Taste freshly-picked apples
00:50
Special scenery at apple orchard and Brief history of the apple orchard in the area with awarded the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
01:00
End
PLAN
Fee
2,000 yen per adult
Fees Include
Entrance fee, apple picking experience, guide fee and consumption tax
Minimum number
4 people
Duration
Approximately 1 hour
Season
September to Late November
Special Note
Please do not bring plastic bags or boxes into the farm and take your garbage home with you. Apple varieties change depending on the harvest season.
【In case of rain】 The event may be cancelled in case of inclement weather.
【Application】Please let us know your name (representative's name), contact information, date, time, and number of people.
【Caution】Please wear clothes and wearable shoes suitable for agriculture.
Please apply and inquire at least one month before the scheduled implementation date.
INFORMATION
〒036-0131 Fukuda 354, Hirofune, Hirakawa-shi, Aomori, Japan
Tohoku Expressway: 20min from Owani-Hirosaki Interchange 15min Kuroishi Interchange
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Interactive stay at a farmhouse
Tour of the farmer's pride,"Kura" and "Farmhouse Gardens"
National Place of Scenic Beauty, Seito Family Study Cottage Garden and Seibien Villa
Professional Japanese Gardener Experience
Visit "Crazy Cider Brewery" with a cider using the best apples in Japan
