From the beginning of the year to Golden Week, certain fruits are in season◎

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Yes, this time’s main character is “Strawberry” ◎

In fact, Kosai City is a region blessed with warm temperatures and plenty of sunshine hours, and high-quality strawberries grown in greenhouses are widely grown there.

Therefore, there are many shops selling strawberry sweets made with strawberries grown in Kosai City! !

In Kosai City, “Akihime”, “Kirapika”, and “Benihoppe” are mainly cultivated◎

This time, we will introduce Kosai City’s “Strawberry” which is in season!

| | Do you know about Strawberry MAP? ? | |

▲2024 Strawberry MAP

Since last year, the Kosai/Arai Tourism Association has been trying to get people to know more about strawberries grown in Kosai City! With this purpose in mind, we created a strawberry MAP!

Last year’s very popular strawberry MAP was even more powerful this year!

The number of stores handling strawberry sweets has increased from 10 to 16!

In addition to store information, we’re all about strawberries, including information on strawberry farmers’ direct sales stores and Shizuoka Prefecture-born strawberries produced in Kosai City!

 

| | About strawberries in Kosai City | |

This time, based on the “Strawberry MAP” created by the Kosai/Arai Tourism Association,

\Recommended strawberry sweets/

\Popular strawberry direct sales shop/

\A farm where you can pick strawberries/

I would like to introduce ◎

Recommended strawberry sweets

[Strawberry tart-Miraiya]

This Western confectionery shop is located on the east side of the lush Bunka Park, a 3-minute walk south of JR Araicho Station.

We offer a wide variety of products, from cute cakes made with seasonal fruits to baked goods such as cookies and Japanese sweets such as mizumanju.

There is also a cafe corner with a nice atmosphere overlooking the courtyard, where you can spend a relaxing time.

 

What are Miraiya’s recommended strawberry sweets?

▲Product name: Strawberry tart

A rich “Strawberry Tart” made with plenty of strawberries from “Ichigo no Ishii” in Kosai City.

The elegant aroma and taste of strawberries and the sweetness of the rich cream are a perfect match! !

 

|| basic information ||

・address : 2287 Yoshimi, Kosai City, Shizuoka Prefecture

・telephone number : 090-5103-0381

・Business hours : 09:00-Ends as soon as sold out

・Regular holidays : No principle

*May be closed depending on strawberry stock status.

 

 

[moi’s]

A container in front of the building of “Umaira”, which manufactures all-purpose miso.

This container is from “moi’s,” a popular complaint store among men and women of all ages.

Many people always gather in front of the container to buy crepes.

 

What are Moi’s recommended strawberry sweets?

Among the many varieties, the strawberry crepes seem to be the most popular!

Among them, this time we will be offering a crepe with strawberries as the main character in order to convey the charm of strawberries as “Premium “Raw” Strawberry Crepe“!

Please enjoy the strawberries and fresh cream, which have a perfect balance of sweetness and sourness, along with the fluffy baked crepe dough.

 

|| basic information ||

・address : 3379-14 Arai, Arai-cho, Kosai City, Shizuoka Prefecture

・telephone number : 053-595-3013 (Umaira)

・Business hours : 12:00-18:00

・Regular holidays : Tuesday/Wednesday

 

 

[Cafe&Kitchin Kintaro-Strawberry Anko Fondue]

Kintaro was founded around the early Showa period. It started as a candy peddler.

The building that once housed Japanese confectionery shop Kintaro has been renovated and transformed into a cafe.

The interior is wood-grained, creating a calming atmosphere where you can relax.

The menu includes a wide variety of handmade Japanese sweets and meals, including Kosai City Arai’s specialty “Suwama” and “Uzumaki”, which are based on inherited recipes.

 

What are Kintaro’s recommended strawberry sweets!

A special dish with a slightly different taste from other stores, mainly featuring “strawberry” and “red bean paste”!

Dip strawberries in bean paste!

The sweet and sour taste of “strawberry” and the sweetness of “red bean paste” are a perfect match!

A combination like no other◎

Please enjoy the main character “Strawberry”, dango, and monaka skin by dipping them in warm red bean paste◎

 

|| basic information ||

・address : 1194 Arai, Arai-cho, Kosai City, Shizuoka Prefecture

・telephone number : 050-8883-4426

・Business hours : 11:00-17:00

・Regular holidays : Monday/3rd Tuesday of the month

Popular strawberry direct sales store　

[Strawberry Ishii]

Ishigo no Ishii sells “Kirapika”, which is only allowed to be cultivated in Shizuoka Prefecture.

-The origin of Kirapika-

It was given the name “Kirapika” because of its glossy appearance and sweet strawberry scent.

As a new original brand from Shizuoka Prefecture, this variety will attract more and more attention in the future.

-A word from Ichigo no Ishii

We grow our proud “Kirapika” with the priority being to enjoy delicious strawberries.

 

|| basic information ||

・address : 2287 Yoshimi, Kosai City, Shizuoka Prefecture

・telephone number : 090-5103-0381

・Business hours : 9:00~ Ends as soon as sold out

・Regular holidays : There are generally no regular holidays, but we may be closed depending on the availability of strawberries.

*See Strawberry Ishii website「https://www.ichigonoishii.com/」

A farm where you can pick strawberries

[Okurato Tourist Farm]

This is the only farm in Kosai City where you can pick strawberries.

All you can eat strawberries for 30 minutes! !

Fresh strawberries that are carefully picked, eaten, and touched◎

Have a sweet moment that will fill your stomach and heart! !

 

-Types handled-

・Akihime

・Red cheeks

-A word about Okurato Tourist Farm-

The only strawberry picking garden in Kosai City.

Enjoy the fresh strawberries grown in Kosai City’s warm climate to your heart’s content.

 

|| basic information ||

・address : 4813 Hamana, Araicho, Kosai City, Shizuoka Prefecture

・telephone number : 053-594-3558

・Business hours : 10:00-16:00

・Regular holidays : Irregular holidays.

*See Okurato Tourist Farm website

「http://www.ookurado.com/」

Useful information for strawberry tours in Kosai!

I want to go on a strawberry tour in Kosai!

But I don’t have any means of transportation…

In such a case, please use rental cars and bicycles in Kosai City! !

 

<Rental car information>

Veicolo [Nico Nico Rental Kosai Nakanosato Branch]

We also provide free transportation to JR Washizu Station, Araicho Station, nearby hotels, and other accommodations!

 

|| basic information||

・address : 1603-13 Nakanogo, Arai-cho, Kosai City, Shizuoka Prefecture

・telephone number : 053-594-7707

・Business hours : 8:00-20:00

・Regular holidays : Tuesday

 

 

<Bicycle rental information>

・Hamanako Cycle NAKAHARAYA HOSTE &CAFE

At Hamanako Cycle, you can rent a variety of bicycles, including sports bicycles maintained at the pro shop. In addition, for those who would like to enjoy Lake Hamana more by bicycle, we also plan guided tours and original tours tailored to your wishes, so please apply in advance.

 

|| basic information ||

・address : 5347 Washizu, Kosai City, Shizuoka Prefecture

・telephone number : 080-9116-3196

・Business hours : 9:00-17:00

・Regular holidays : Wednesday

 

・Rental bicycle Yurin (Kaikokan Terminal)

Rental Bicycle Yu-Rin has rental bicycle terminals at 7 locations at Lake Hamana (including Hamamatsu City), and you can drop off your bicycle at each terminal.

 

|| basic information ||

・address : Arai-cho Arai-cho, Kosai-shi, Shizuoka Prefecture

・telephone number : 053-594-6624

・Business hours : 9:00-17:00 *Until 18:00 in July and August

・Regular holidays : Mondays, New Year holidays

*If Monday is a holiday, the next day will be closed.

*Open every day during the summer (mid-July to the end of August)

 

・Rental bicycle Yu-Rin (Araimachi Station West Terminal)

Rental Bicycle Yu-Rin has rental bicycle terminals at 7 locations at Lake Hamana (including Hamamatsu City), and you can drop off your bicycle at each terminal.

 

|| basic information ||

・address : 3423-18 Arai, Kosai City, Shizuoka Prefecture

・telephone number : 053-594-5022

・Business hours : 9:00-16:00

・Regular holidays : Mondays, New Year holidays

*If Monday is a holiday, the next day will be closed.

*Open every day during the summer (mid-July to the end of August)

 

 

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In Kosai City, your favorite strawberries are right next to you!

Why not go on a strawberry tour in Kosai City? ?