沼田市観光協会

Fruit Picking

You will enjoy a variety of fruit picking from cherries in early summer to strawberries in winter. Any fruits have good reputations in Numata. Enjoy tasting the fruits in season when visiting Numata.

Cherries

―June―

【Cherries】
There are 42 cherry farms in Numata. You will enjoy a sour sweet taste of early summer.
Please contact the farm before visiting since cherries are affected by weather and harvest time is short.
―Varieties―
Beni-sakaya / Koka-nishiki / Seiko-nishiki / Takasago / Sato-nishiki / Beni-shuho / Napoleon

Blueberries

―July―

【Blueberries】
Blueberry picking is very popular and reasonable since the admission starts from 300 yen.
Taking them home is available with additional charge. You must try making homemade jam.
―Varieties―
Collins / Blu-Ray / Bluecrop / Kobiru / Amatsubu / Otsubu

Plums

―July to September―

【Plums and Prunes】
Plums are produced in Ikeda district, and prunes are produced in Ikeda and Usune districts. Why don’t you stop by on the way to Tambara Highlands or Mt. Kasho?
【Peaches and Nectarines】
Peaches and nectarines are produced in Ikeda and Tonami districts.

Grapes

―August―

【Grapes】
There are 43 grape orchards in Numata. Find your favorite grape as each orchard has a unique variety.
Entrance fee is free. 1,000 to 1,500 yen per 1kg (standard price)
―Varieties―
King-dela / Beni-izu / Aki / Fuji-minori / Takatsuma

Apples

―September―

【Apples】
Numata is the largest apple producer in Gunma prefecture. There are approximately 130 apple orchards. Super delicious apples in Numata are very popular. Why not come and visit for apple picking.
―Varieties―
Tsugaru / Akagi / Akibae / Orin / Yoko / Gunma Meigetsu / Fuji

Strawberries

―February―

【Strawberries】
Strawberry picking is available at Oates Farm in Shirasawa district. Please contact them since entrance fee and taking home vary depends on the season. Strawberries are also available at farmers market at Shirasawa roadside rest area.
―Varieties―
Yayoi-hime