Nakatsu Orchard Fruit Tasting Tour
Overview
A Unique Experience of Learning and Tasting at the Foot of Bitchu Kokubunji Temple
Meet the owner of Nakatsu Orchard, a former researcher from the Faculty of Engineering at Okayama University. With a background as a data scientist, he applies scientific methods to peach cultivation, focusing on reduced-pesticide farming. This rare fusion of technology and tradition offers visitors a deeper appreciation of sustainable agriculture.
①Lecture about peaches
②Peach harvesting (2 peaches)
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What's Included
✓ Included
- Rubber boots
- Peach Harvesting Experience (Pick 2 Peaches)
- Instruction from the Peach Farmer
✗ Not Included
- Hydration drinks
- Sunburn prevention items
Itinerary
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Stop 1
Experience Peach Picking with Local Farmers in Soja Harvest Fully Ripe Peaches with Local Farmers in Soja, One of Japan’s Top Peach-Growing Regions! At Nakatsu Orchard in Soja—famous nationwide for its peaches—you’ll hand-pick perfectly ripe, in-season peaches straight from the tree. Savor the rare luxury of biting into a juicy peach right on the spot! Includes a One-of-a-Kind Peach Tasting Experience, Taught by the Farmers! Using the peaches you harvest, you’ll try unique, farm-style ways to enjoy them—guided by the farmers themselves. Taste the exceptional freshness, sweetness, and fragrance of just-picked peaches that you simply can’t find in store-bought fruit. Experience Flow ￣￣￣￣￣￣ ① Visit the orchard and receive an explanation about peaches ② Confirm your preferred experience content ② Peach picking experience (you can taste the peaches on-site or take them home) ③ Experience ends and participants are dismissed
Meeting & End Point
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Meeting Point
A staff member wearing a pink shirt will be waiting for you.
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End Point
A staff member wearing a pink shirt will be waiting for you.
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Good to Know
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please wear clothes that are easy to move in and okay to get dirty.
- As the sun can be strong, we recommend bringing a hat and sun protection.
- Please bring your own drink to stay hydrated.
- The tour will proceed in light rain. Please bring rain gear (such as a raincoat) and dress appropriately for the weather. In the event of severe weather, the tour may be canceled. If so, we will contact you in advance.