Forest Park Melon no Mori
Hokota City
Eastern Ibaraki
Farms/Orchards
Ibaraki Prefecture is the top producer of melons in Japan. At Forest Park Melon no Mori in Hokota City, visitors can enjoy melon picking and tasting from late spring to early summer and again in autumn. The farm features original varieties such as Yuka and Sayaka, offering a delightful range of flavors. No reservation is required, and the experience is available even on rainy days, making it a convenient spot to drop by while traveling.
There is a barbecue area on-site where visitors can grill the famous Hitachi beef and other local products—no need to bring anything, just come and relax. A shop and rest area are also available, offering freshly picked melons for direct purchase, as well as popular treats like fresh melon juice and melon desserts topped with soft-serve ice cream.
*Barbecue requires a reservation.
Information
- Address
- 1623-1 Anbo, Hokota, Ibaraki
- Access
- By public transport: 5 minutes by shuttle bus from Shin-Hokota Station (reservation required)
By car: 50 minutes from the Chiyoda-Ishioka IC on the Joban Expressway - Business Hours
- May – July, September – October (melon picking season): 9:00 – 18:00
Closed: Irregular holidays. Closed in the off-season
*Melon picking registration is accepted until 1 hour before closing. Opening hours may change depending on melon growth conditions. - Website
- https://www.melonnomori.com/
- Contact
- 0291-33-5621
- Parking
- Standard-sized cars: 100
Microbuses: Allowed
Large buses: Allowed
