Apple Picking in Yaita (JA Shionoya Yaita Fruit Tree Committee)
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Apple Picking in Yaita (JA Shionoya Yaita Fruit Tree Committee)
Since the apples are fully ripened on the tree, you can enjoy the authentic seasonal taste and aroma of apples.
At the JA Shionoya Fruit Tree Committee, which consists of about 15 apple farms, you can experience apple picking every year from early October to the end of November. A wide variety of apples are available, including Akibae, Shinano Sweet, Jonagold, Kogyoku, Orin, and Fuji.
Yaita City is located at a low elevation, allowing apples to be grown without concern for cold damage from snowfall or cold waves, and the apples can be left on the tree until fully ripened.
Location Map
Basic Information
| Address | 126 Honmachi, Yaita City, Tochigi Prefecture (JA Shionoya Yaita Fruit Tree Committee Secretariat) |
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| Telephone Number | +81-287-43-7057 (JA Shionoya Yaita Fruit Tree Committee Secretariat) |
| Website | https://www.city.yaita.tochigi.jp/site/kankou/apple.html |
| Business Hours | Varies by each apple orchard. |
| Days Closed for Business | Varies by each apple orchard. |
| Price | Entrance fee: From ¥300 Price of apple: ¥600 (tax excluded) per kg (standard) Note: Information is current as of February 2026. |
| DIRECTIONS | Varies by each apple orchard. |
Nasu Area
The Nasu area, in the northeastern part of the prefecture, is famous for the imperial villa located there, and is one of Japan’s premier resort areas with its expansive highlands. The climate has allowed the development of a thriving dairy industry, and while there, you can visit a dairy farm that is open to tourists and offers delicious sweets made from milk, such as soft-serve ice cream and cheesecake. There are also many family-friendly facilities like Safari Park, amusement parks, and hot spring facilities like Shiobara Onsen.
Seasons in Tochigi
