EXPERIENCE

ActivityNature

[July & August Only] Experience harvesting Shizuoka-grown musk melons and enjoy the luxury of having half a melon all to yourself!

A must-have for melon lovers! You can pick a melon of your choice and enjoy the luxury of eating half a melon that has been chilled separately on the spot.

Season

Summer: Depends on the growth status of the melons (July-August period)
Schedule

1 hours
of people

2 to 6 people
Price

4,000 yen per person (number of melons) → For a limited time, the experience fee is reduced to 3,000 yen per person (number of melons) with the application of the regional coupon from the tourism campaign.
Address

Kashima Harvest Direct Sales Store (3624 Kurematsu-cho, Chuo-ku, Hamamatsu City)
Access

5 minutes by car from the Tateyamadera Smart Interchange on the Tomei Expressway, XNUMX minutes on foot from the Torisaki stop on the Entetsu bus from JR Hamamatsu Station
Contact

[Contact information regarding the experience] Kashima Harvest Phone: 053-487-0875 (Direct line to direct sales store: 080-1584-5002)
Other Information

[Inquiries about the reservation system] Hamamatsu Lake Hamana Tourism Bureau (Public Interest Incorporated Foundation): 053-458-0011 (Weekdays only 9:00-18:00) *On Sundays, public holidays and outside of these hours, please click [Make a reservation here] → [Inquire about this plan] and fill in the form.

【Important Notes:】
The regular plan is explained in Japanese only.
For those who have difficulty communicating in Japanese, please apply for our special plan, where we will provide a more in-depth explanation of melon cultivation in Japan with an English interpreter.

[Reservations 7 days in advance] Click here to apply (Japanese only)

Click here to make a reservation with an English interpreter

What you can experience in this tour

1. Harvest one melon of your choice from the greenhouse.

We will provide all necessary tools for harvesting, such as scissors. Our staff will guide you during the harvesting process.

You can take one melon home with you or give it as a gift to a loved one.

2. Sample half a chilled melon.

The dining area is under a trellis of grape vines, with a nice breeze blowing through even in summer.

You will be served half a melon that has been harvested and chilled in advance.

Precautions etc.

● For each person who registers, you will take home one melon that has been harvested, and half a melon that has been chilled separately will be served on the spot.

If you have accompanying infants who are not applying, please write "Number of infants" in the comments section.

For children and others not included in the number of people in the application, the souvenir melon and half a melon to be eaten on the spot will not be included.

●Please be aware that it gets quite hot inside the melon greenhouse (around 40°C).

●The ground inside the greenhouse is somewhat difficult to walk on. Please avoid wearing high heels.

Kashima Harvest, a long-established farm that has been in operation for three generations

In the midst of a tranquil landscape lined with rows of vinyl greenhouses, you will come across cute strawberry and melon signs.

The hotel is located near Kanzanji Onsen, one of the most popular tourist destinations around Lake Hamana, and is bustling with tourists during the tourist season.

: Relax in the tranquil scenery

: Look for the strawberry and melon sign

Guide introduction

Toshihiro Miyamoto, Kashima Harvest Tourist Farm

Access Map

[Reservations 7 days in advance] Click here to apply (Japanese only)

Click here to make a reservation with an English interpreter

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