Himegataki Apple Orchards

Northern Ibaraki

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Daigo, located in northwestern Ibaraki Prefecture, thrives in apple cultivation that takes advantage of the area's climate. The apples grown in this region are called Okukuji apples and are packed with juicy sweetness.

Himegataki Apple Orchards, located between the Kuji River and Tsukimachi Falls, is one of the orchards that grows Okukuji apples. The orchards carefully grow multiple apple varieties without the use of chemical fertilizers.

In the autumn, you can enjoy all-you-can-eat apple-picking experiences and savor freshly picked apples filled with sweetness right on the spot. You also have the option to take home your freshly picked apples.

*Please check their website for information on opening times

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Address: 1149 Kawayama, Daigo, Kuji, Ibaraki
Access: By public transport: 10 minutes by taxi from Hitachi-Daigo Station on the JR Suigun Line
By car: 1 hour from the Naka IC on the Joban Expressway
Business Hours: 9:00 - 16:00
Closed: Wednesdays
*The orchard is open to the public annually from October 1 to November 30
Website: https://himegataki.com/
Contact: 0295-72-0522 *Only during the period open for public
Parking: Standard-sized cars: 30
Microbuses: Allowed
Large buses: Allowed

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