Strawberry picking is one of the most popular leisure activities in spring!

Image: Kashima Harvest

This article introduces recommended “strawberry picking spots” in Hamamatsu. Detailed explanations of fees, access, and reservation methods for each facility are also provided!

In addition, we also introduce sightseeing spots in Hamamatsu that you can enjoy together with strawberry picking, so please be sure to look at this page until the end.

Recommended spots for strawberry picking in Hamamatsu

First, here are some recommended spots in Hamamatsu where you can enjoy strawberry picking.

Kashima Harvest

Location: 3624 Kurematsu-cho, Chuo-ku, Hamamatsu City

Phone number: 053-487-0875

Kashima Harvest is a sightseeing farm that carefully grows Shizuoka-born “Akihime” varieties, using organic fertilizers and soil cultivation in all of its greenhouses.

Akihime are soft and have little acidity, and when fully ripe, they are very sweet!

At Kashima Harvest, you can relax and enjoy all-you-can-eat strawberry picking for 60 minutes.

The house is equipped with benches and photo spots, and is popular with a wide range of visitors, including families, the elderly, and couples!

Condensed milk, which is essential for strawberry picking, is always available in the greenhouses and can be applied as much as you like.

It is only a 10-minute drive from tourist attractions such as Lake Hamana and Kanzanji Onsen, so it is recommended to include it in your travel plans.

Period and Hours of Operation

January 2, 2025 – Mid-May 2025 (tentative)

10:00 ~ 17:00 (Last strawberry picking at 15:00)

Irregular holidays

*Varies depending on the time of year.

*The park may be closed or close early depending on the condition of the strawberries, so please be sure to call before coming.

Price (all-you-can-eat for 60 minutes)

January 2 – March 31, 2025

Adults (junior high school students and older): 2,400 yen

Elementary school students: 1,900 yen

Infant (under elementary school age): 900 yen

Under 3 years old: Free

*All prices include tax and are all-you-can-eat for 60 minutes.

Access and parking information

Public transportation: JR Hamamatsu Station→35 minutes by Entetsu bus for Kanzanji Onsen, 10 minutes walk from Torii-saki bus stop.

Car: 15 minutes from Hamamatsu Nishi IC of Tomei Expressway or 5 minutes from Kanzanji Smart IC of Tomei Expressway

Parking: Free parking available

How to make a reservation

Please visit the official Kashima Harvest website.

Kashima Harvest website

Hamamatsu Fruit Park Tokinosumika

Address: 4263-1 Miyakoda-cho, Hamana-ku, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Telephone number: 053-428-5211

Hamamatsu Fruit Park Tokinosu is a theme park where visitors can enjoy a variety of fruit picking throughout the year. From winter to spring, the area is crowded with customers picking strawberries every year.

Both the plastic greenhouses and glass greenhouses for strawberries in the park are cultivated on a raised platform so that visitors can smoothly pick strawberries while standing.

All-you-can-eat for 30 minutes, with free refills of condensed milk!

Four varieties of strawberries are grown: “Akihime,” “Benihoppe,” “Kaorino,” and “Yotsuboshi,” and visitors can pick at least two kinds of strawberries.

You cannot specify the variety, but it is fun to be excited about which variety you will be able to eat on the day of the event.

In addition to fruit picking, the park also offers playground equipment and barbecue areas for children to enjoy, making it ideal for leisure activities for families and groups.

Period and Hours of Operation

December 21, 2024 – June 1, 2025 (to be determined)

9:30~15:00

Closed: Varies depending on season and events.

*Confirmation required on the official website.

Price (All-you-can-eat for 30 minutes)

Image credit: Hamamatsu Fruit Park Tokinosumika official website

Children under 3 years old are free! *Free per adult up to 3 children under 3 years old.

An admission fee to Hamamatsu Fruit Park Tokinosumika is required in addition to the above fees.

<Admission Fees>
・Adults (high school students and older): 730 yen
・Children (elementary and junior high school students): 360 yen
・Infants (3 years and older): free

Holiday rates subject to:
Saturday, Sunday, holidays, spring break period (3/15-3/30), Golden Week (4/26-5/6)

Access and parking information

Public transportation: From JR Hamamatsu Station, take the Entetsu Bus Miyakoda Line “To Fruit Park” for about 50 minutes. 3 minute walk from the last stop.

By car: Approx. 5 minutes from the Hamamatsu SA Smart IC of the New Tomei or approx. 20 minutes from the Hamamatsu Nishi IC of the Tomei

Parking: Free parking available (regular cars and large buses OK)

How to make a reservation

For reservations, please visit their official website.

Strawberry Village Suzuki Farm

Image credit: Strawberry Village Suzuki Farm

Address: 57-2 Miyuki-cho, Chuo-ku, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Telephone number: 053-523-8283

A tourist farm that offers 45 minutes of relaxed all-you-can-eat eating.

They grow “Benihoppe,” which has a good balance of sourness and sweetness, and “Akihime,” which has a gentle sweetness.

The company employs farming methods that use as little pesticides as possible and utilize natural enemies of pests. In addition, the greenhouse environment is constantly optimized through the use of IT technology, which has earned it a reputation for producing lush, sweet strawberries.

Image credit: Strawberry Village Suzuki Farm

There is a service where you can get a bottle of condensed milk in an individual dedicated tube, and you can also bring your own syrup of your choice, so you can enjoy strawberry picking the way you want to.

The greenhouses are designed to be elevated and barrier-free, allowing visitors with strollers or wheelchairs to enjoy strawberry picking. The farm is also popular with families with small children, as it has a dedicated space for changing diapers and breastfeeding.

Period and Hours of Operation

Late December to mid-May

*Varies depending on the growing conditions of strawberries.

9:00 – 15:00 (last admission)

Reservations only

Price (all you can eat for 45 minutes)

*Prices and periods are subject to change.

Late December to mid-January

・Adults (elementary school students and above): 2,500 yen
・3 years old to pre-elementary school students: 2,000 yen
・0 to 2 years old: Free

Mid-January to end of March

・Adults (elementary school students and above): 2,200 yen
・3 years old to pre-elementary school students: 1,800 yen
・0 to 2 years old: Free

April to mid-May

・Adults (elementary school students and above): 1,700 yen
・3 years old to pre-elementary school students: 1,400 yen
・0 to 2 years old: Free

Mid-May (until the end of the season)

・Adults (elementary school students and above): 1,400 yen
・3 years old to pre-elementary school students: 1,100 yen
・0 to 2 years old: Free

Access and parking information

By car: Approximately 15 to 20 minutes by car from the Tomei Expressway “Hamamatsu Nishi IC” or “Mikatahara Smart IC” or the Shin-Tomei Expressway “Hamamatsu Kita IC”

Parking: Free parking available

How to make a reservation

Reservations can be made from the official website

brown crew

Image source: brown crew official website

Address: 675 Yutaka-cho, Chuo-ku, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Telephone number: 053-435-6101

“Brown Crew” is a tourist farm that is completely committed to the deliciousness of fully ripe strawberries.

The three varieties they cultivate are “Akihime,” which is soft with little acidity, “Benihoppe,” which has an appealing balance of sweetness and acidity, and “Kaorino,” which is large and sweet.

By using reduced pesticide cultivation methods that make use of natural predators and careful management, we grow strawberries that have a rich flavor and aroma.

The best thing about Brown Crew is that you can eat as many strawberries as you want for an unlimited amount of time!

Plus, you can have as much condensed milk as you want and bring your own syrup, so you can enjoy strawberry picking to your heart’s content.

Image source: brown crew official website

The greenhouse is designed to be barrier-free with elevated cultivation, so even people in wheelchairs can relax comfortably.

If you’re lucky, you might come across some super large strawberries the size of your fist.

Period and Hours of Operation

January 6th to May 31st, 2025 (tentative)

9:00~ (Ends when strawberries run out)

Price (unlimited time, all-you-can-eat)

* Group discounts available (100 yen off for all groups of 10 or more, 150 yen off for all groups of 30 or more)

January 6th to April 6th, 2025

・Elementary school students and above: 2,300 yen

・3 years old and above: 1,800 yen

April 7th to May 31st, 2025

・Elementary school students and above: 1,800 yen

・3 years old and above: 1,400 yen

Access and parking information

Car: Approximately 13 minutes from the Shin-Tomei Expressway “Hamamatsu-Hamakita IC”

Parking: Free parking available

How to make a reservation

We do not accept reservations from individuals. Reservations are accepted for groups of 20 or more (however, only available in the morning).

For more information, please visit the official website.

Why is strawberry picking in Hamamatsu so popular?

・The climate is great, so you can enjoy sweet strawberries!

・Well-developed transportation infrastructure and tourist attractions!

・A wide variety of varieties available, including Akihime, Benihoppe, and Kirapika!

Hamamatsu has a warm climate and long hours of sunshine throughout the year, making it an ideal area for growing sweet, juicy strawberries.

Furthermore, the area has a well-developed transportation infrastructure, including expressways, bullet trains, and buses, and offers excellent access to tourist spots such as Kanzanji Onsen and Lake Hamana.

Another characteristic of the area is that there are many farms that grow a wide variety of varieties, including Shizuoka-born “Akihime” and “Benihoppe,” as well as the increasingly popular “Kirapika,” also from Shizuoka.

For these reasons, Hamamatsu is gaining attention as a popular tourist destination where you can enjoy strawberry picking.

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Sightseeing in Hamamatsu! Recommended spots in the area

Another attraction of Hamamatsu is that there are many tourist attractions that you’ll want to stop by after strawberry picking!

Here we introduce a carefully selected list of spots that are popular with families and couples.

Hamamatsu Castle Park

This is a vast park where you can enjoy seasonal flowers, centered around Hamamatsu Castle, where Tokugawa Ieyasu spent his youth. It is close to Hamamatsu Station and has walking trails and a grassy area, making it popular with families and couples.

Lake Hamana

One of the leading lakes in Japan, famous for its eels. There are plenty of activities available, including sightseeing boat cruises and fishing, and there are also many gourmet spots and accommodations along the lake.

Kanzanji Onsen

This hot spring resort stretches along the shores of Lake Hamana. It offers a full range of options for day trips as well as overnight stays, making it the perfect place to soothe your travel fatigue.

Lake Hamana Palpal

This amusement park on the shores of Lake Hamana is a popular spot where you can enjoy attractions and character shows. Adults and children alike can have fun all day long while taking in the beautiful scenery of Lake Hamana.

Hamamatsu City Zoo

A zoo where you can meet a variety of animals, including elephants, giraffes, and polar bears. The park is spacious and filled with nature, making it a great place for families to spend a relaxing day.

Unagi Pie Factory

This is a facility where you can see the manufacturing process of Unagi Pie, a popular “night snack.” There are also shops and cafes selling limited edition products, making it the perfect place to look for souvenirs!

Hamamatsu Flower Park

A vast botanical garden where flowers bloom in every season. It is a spot where you can enjoy seasonal events, from the gorgeous cherry blossoms and tulips in spring to the winter illuminations.

For sightseeing and activities in Hamamatsu “Yaramaka Tourism“. We have a variety of plans available!

This time, we introduced recommended strawberry picking spots in Hamamatsu. After enjoying the sweet and delicious seasonal strawberries while picking in Hamamatsu, why not take a trip to the surrounding tourist attractions? Come and make wonderful memories in Hamamatsu with your family, friends, or partner.