For strawberry lovers, pick some fresh strawberries at Tokorozawa Kitada Strawberry Farm (所沢北田農園いちごのマルシェ) when you stay in Tokyo! Unlike the other orchards and farms in the area, the farm operates on an all-you-can-pick style. As soon as you enter the greenhouse, the nice aroma of strawberries surrounds you!
During the strawberry picking session, you are free to pick as many berries as you want. As a few varieties of strawberries should be available on the day, don’t just focus on one part of the greenhouse – explore the entire accessible areas!
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What to Expect at Tokorozawa Kitada Strawberry Farm
After paying your fee at the reception, the staff will let you know the area where you can pick strawberries. It might not be in the same greenhouse where the reception is located.
You will be given a basket and a piece of paper with the start and end times written down. The staff won’t be able to keep track of the time for you, so please set an alarm on your phone so you are reminded when the 30-minute picking session ends.
In addition, we recommend washing your hands before strawberry picking. Sinks and soaps are located at the side of the resting area in each greenhouse (refer to the second photo in the IG post).
Your belongings can be left inside the farm’s locker.
Several table sets are in the resting area for you to enjoy the strawberries you picked with your families and friends. You can grab a cup of tea or coffee from the server too! Condensed milk can also be purchased on the spot if you want to add more flavor to the strawberries.
After eating the strawberries, remember to dispose of your rubbish responsibly. There are three bins available: one for the pedicle, one for plastic, and one for paper cups and other rubbish.
If you don’t think you have had enough strawberries, check out the strawberry products, such as strawberry gelato on your way out. Pre-packed, high-quality strawberries are also on sale too!
For the cost of the strawberry picking session, refer to Tokorozawa Kitada Strawberry Farm’s official website HERE. You can translate the website using Google Chrome’s translation function at the right of the address bar. Reservations are also made via their website (refer to HERE).
Important: It is best to make a reservation before visiting. If a picking session is full, you won’t be able to join.
Tokorozawa Kitada Strawberry Farm’s Business Hours and Access Information
- Tokorozawa Kitada Strawberry Farm is open from 10 am to 4 pm from Tuesday to Sunday from:
- Early December to late May for strawberry sales
- Early January to late May for strawberry picking
- If Monday is a public holiday, it will open.
- The farm closes on the 1st of January.
- You can take a bus bound for Seibu Flower Hill (西武フラワーヒル行き) from Seibu’s Yamaguchi Line’s (山口線) Shin-Tokorozawa Station (新所沢駅) east exit and get off at Jūshiken (十四軒). The farm is then a 3-minute walk.
- You can also take a bus bound for Hon-Kawagoe (本川越行き) and get off at Seibubasu Tokorozawa Eigyōjo (西武バス所沢営業所). The farm is then a 10-minute walk.
- If you read Japanese, refer to the farm’s Information Page for the bus service’s timetable. Otherwise, download one of Japan’s Transport Apps to plan your visit.
Other Orchards and Farms in Tokorozawa
In addition to strawberries, Tokorozawa also has vineyards and farms for grapes and mushroom picking. There is even an organic farm that you can stop by. So refer to our Guide to the Top Orchards in Tokorozawa City to plan your visit!
Explore Other Attractions in Tokorozawa
Tokorozawa City, next to Kawagoe, has a good mix of nature and urban elements. In fact, we think that you will be amazed by the magnificence and uniqueness of the Kadokawa Musashino Museum’s building. The Bookshelf Theater inside the museum resembles the world of Harry Potter! In addition, you can enjoy fruit picking in Tokorozawa!
For more information, refer to our article on Tokorozawa!
