Kanto Fruit Picking by RV Guide

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Spring to Early Summer Fruit Tasting Journey: 5 Selected Kanto Fruit Picking Spots by RV

The essence of RV travel lies in the freedom from time constraints and rich experiences where you can feel each region’s nature and food firsthand. From spring’s gentle sunshine to early summer’s refreshing breezes, various fruits begin to ripen with the changing seasons throughout the Kanto region. From April, harvest experiences for strawberries, blueberries, peaches, and more become possible, creating the perfect recreational season for families and couples.
This article introduces carefully selected spots with easy RV access, excellent facilities, and delicious fruits, along with surrounding attractions. Each spot includes parking information and optimal visiting times, so please use them for your travel planning.

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1. Chiba Prefecture, Futtsu City: Mother Farm (Strawberry Picking)

Recommended Season: January to Mid-May
Parking Information: Large vehicle dedicated sections available (height limit up to 3.5m)

At the strawberry garden of Mother Farm, a representative tourist spot of spring’s Boso Peninsula, you can enjoy 30-minute all-you-can-eat strawberries with exquisite balance of sweetness and acidity, including “Akihime” and “Beni-hoppe” varieties. The vinyl greenhouse interior is comfortable regardless of weather, with pathway widths ensuring wheelchair and stroller accessibility.

According to 2024 information, by mid-April approximately 15 strawberry varieties were ripening in vinyl greenhouses, with the appeal of comparing and tasting favorite varieties. “Yayoihime” in particular, with its soft flesh, was popular from children to elderly visitors.

Nearby Attractions:

• Hot Springs: “Kimitsu-no-Yu” — Features spacious outdoor baths and rock saunas. Particularly crowded on weekends, so weekday morning visits are recommended. RV parking available (reservation required).
• Souvenirs: “Mother Farm Shop” — Farm-direct cheese and strawberry jam are appreciated as gifts. Limited package “Strawberry Milk Pudding” keeps refrigerated for 2 days.
• Activities: “Tokyo Bay Kannon” — From the 56-meter-tall Kannon statue, you can overlook spectacular views of Tokyo Bay and Boso Peninsula. Evening visits are particularly beautiful, with spring sea and sky contrasts perfect for photography.

2. Tochigi Prefecture, Tochigi City: Iwafune Fruit Park (Strawberry Picking)

Recommended Season: December to Late May
Parking Information: Free parking equipped, RV dedicated sections for 4 vehicles (reservation required)

At Iwafune Fruit Park, particularly popular within strawberry kingdom Tochigi, you can savor Tochigi brand strawberries including “Tochiotome,” “Sky Berry,” and “Tochihime.” High-bed cultivation introduced from 2023 allows comfortable enjoyment for elderly visitors and families with small children without bending over for harvesting.

Thorough quality control through soil analysis is performed, known for producing large, high-sugar content strawberries. In mid-April, “Sky Berry” tasting comparison events are held, featuring varieties with sugar content 2+ degrees higher than regular varieties.

Nearby Attractions:

• Hot Springs: “Michi-no-Eki Nishikata Yuraku-no-Sato” — Hot spring facility attached to roadside station with 24-hour parking. Well-received carbonated springs heal tired bodies, with nighttime outdoor baths offering stargazing.
• Souvenirs: “Tochigi Wagyu Croquettes” feature crispy coating and exquisite meat flavors. “Strawberry Butter” is perfect for bread and pancakes, with long-term storage possible.
• Activities: “Historic Tochigi Town” — Stroll through atmospheric streetscapes with Edo period storehouses and townhouses remaining. “Tochigi City Tourist Rental Bicycles” are recommended for leisurely exploration.

3. Yamanashi Prefecture, Koshu City: Katsunuma Grape Village (Peach Picking)

Recommended Season: Late June to Late July
Parking Information: Tourist orchard area common parking available (overnight parking permitted)

While Katsunuma is famous as a wine production area, early variety peach picking starting from late June is also not to be missed. Yamanashi peaches like “Hikawa Hakuho” and “Kanoiwa Hakutou,” with their sweet fragrance and overflowing fruit juice, are exceptional when harvested and tasted on site.

Last year, harvesting of the early variety “Chiyohime” began on June 29, allowing peach picking enjoyment without waiting for midsummer, which was well-received. Due to global warming effects, harvest timing tends to advance yearly, with latest information recommended to be checked on “Yamanashi Fruit Picking Information Site.”

Nearby Attractions:

• Hot Springs: “Budou-no-Oka Tenkuu-no-Yu” — Spectacular baths overlooking grape fields and Mount Fuji. RV accommodation plans are also available, offering good value with hot springs and breakfast included.
• Souvenirs: “Chateau Katsunuma” — Local wine tasting available, with “Peach Sparkling” made from peaches perfect for summer toasts. “Fruit Tailoring Workshop” can process harvested peaches into jams and sauces on-site.
• Activities: “Herb Garden Travel Diary Katsunuma Garden” — Healing space surrounded by over 130 varieties of herbs and flowers. Seasonal limited “Peach Herb Tea” is also served.

4. Ibaraki Prefecture, Tsukuba City: Tourist Farm (Blueberry Picking)

Recommended Season: Early June to End of July
Parking Information: Free parking at each farm (large vehicle accommodation with advance contact)

In Tsukuba City, accessible within about one hour from Tokyo, full-scale blueberry picking can be enjoyed from early summer. Particularly at “Tsukuba Blueberry Garden,” you can compare and taste over 10 varieties of organically grown blueberries.

According to testimonials from last year’s visitors, by mid-June the large variety “Tifblue” began ripening, and putting freshly picked berries in the mouth spread rich sweetness. The appeal also includes receiving direct cultivation methods and eating advice from farm owners.

Nearby Attractions:

• Hot Springs: “Tsukuba Onsen Kirakuri Bettei” — The sunset views from Northern Kanto’s largest outdoor baths are spectacular.
• Souvenirs: “Tsukuba Local Beer” includes limited brew beer using local blueberries. At “Berry Park Tourist Farm,” you can enjoy gelato made with freshly picked blueberries.
• Activities: “Mount Tsukuba Cable Car” — Reaches 877m Mount Tsukuba in 8 minutes. From the summit, you can overlook the Kanto Plain and visit places where natural spring water called “God’s Drops” emerges.

5. Kanagawa Prefecture, Miura City: Nagashima Farm (Strawberry Picking)

Recommended Season: Late December to Mid-May
Parking Information: Free parking for 30 vehicles equipped (3 RV spaces secured, advance confirmation required)

Strawberries from Nagashima Farm, nurtured by Miura Peninsula’s warm climate and sea breezes, feature high sugar content and exquisite balance with acidity. They cultivate 8 varieties including “Beni-hoppe,” “Yotsuboshi,” and “Kaorino,” with the appeal of comparing different varieties depending on timing.

According to testimonials from March 2024 visitors, “the greenhouse interior features barrier-free design with high-bed cultivation, allowing harvesting from children to elderly without bending over,” which was well-received. Particularly mid-April “Kaorino” has strong fragrance, and when eaten fresh “rich sweetness like jam spreads throughout the mouth.”

Nearby Attractions:

• Hot Springs: “Keikyu EX Inn Miura Kaigan Misaki-no-Yu” — Boasts outdoor baths overlooking Sagami Bay, with day-trip bathing available. When visiting by RV, you can consult the front desk about parking lot usage.
• Souvenirs: “Nagashima Farm Direct Sales Store” features popular homemade processed products like strawberry jam and strawberry butter. Nearby “Urari Marche” abundantly stocks local specialties including Miura vegetables and dried local fish. “Shirasu” from direct fisherman purchases offers exceptional freshness.
• Activities: “Jogashima Park” — Spectacular scenic spot on Miura Peninsula’s southernmost island with continuous cliffs and strange rocks. Views from island tour boats are magnificent. At “Misaki Port,” dining halls serving fresh tuna dishes are scattered, with particularly popular “Maguro Zuke-don” creating long lines.

Conclusion

Fruit picking in Kanto from spring to early summer offers excellent opportunities to fully savor the appeal of RV travel. Journeys that directly taste nature’s bounty, experience seasonal transitions, and visit regional hot springs and tourist spots will become special times that help you forget daily life.

The spots introduced in this article all feature facilities considering RV access and accommodate overnight vehicle stays. We recommend making fruit picking reservations one week in advance. Particularly weekends and Golden Week expect crowds, so weekday visits allow leisurely enjoyment.

Kanto’s spring wrapped in sweet fruit fragrances and hot spring steam. May your RV travels become fruitful and wonderful memories.

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