Enjoy the fruit kingdom at Ibaraki

Named as the leading province in agriculture, there are many orchards in Ibaraki that allow visitors to experience fruit picking in the garden in all seasons. In particular, October is the time when many species of fruit trees bloom, can enjoy the flavor of the season with the family here!
1. The
The Kosui red pear variety in Ibaraki prefecture has the second largest production in the country and is grown mainly in the cities of Kasumigaura, Ishioka, Chikusei, Shimotsuma, Yachiyo town ... From the Edo period Ibaraki province has been a famous region for pear growing Red and now has become one of the most ancient agricultural lands in Japan. Since 2018, pears grown in Shimotsuma City have been exported to Vietnam for the first time and are being widely distributed with a chain of about 30 retail branches in Ho Chi Minh.

2. Grapes
Grapes in Ibaraki Prefecture are grown in many orchards and the grape-picking experience is very popular with visitors. From July to October, in addition to the famous Kyoho grape, visitors can also enjoy the grapes that can eat the skin here.

3. Apple
The majority of apples in Ibaraki are grown in a cool, mountainous space in the town of Daigo and are sold mainly in tourist apple orchards. Coming to the apple garden in the September to November harvest season will make you overwhelmed by the aroma and sweetness of the most succulent apples.

4. Hong
Persimmons in Ibaraki are super sweet roses that can only be grown in Northern Japan. Currently, persimmons are grown concentrated in the southern region of the province, especially in Gochi district, Ishioka city of unique quality every year that is still used to give to the emperor.

5. Melon net
Ibaraki is the leading melon growing province in Japan. Ares melon is grown mainly in Hotoka city, Yachiyo town, Ibaraki town from summer to autumn and harvested around October every year. This will be an extremely appropriate gift to send to loved ones.

6. Tangerine
The Japanese have the phrase "West with Fuji (Fuji), East with Tsukuba" referring to the kind of tangerine that can only be grown in the North in the villages around the Tsukuba mountain area. Fukure tangerines here have a diameter of 3cm, small seeds, strong concentration and sour taste characteristic.

7. Chestnuts
Ibaraki is Japan's top province for producing chestnuts, grown mainly in the cities of Kasama, Kasumigaura, Ishioka. Visitors here can experience picking up chestnuts and can eat right after boiling. If marinated with sweet and sour spices, it will be much more delicious.

8. Sweet potatoes
Sweet potatoes are a very healthy food with abundant vitamins and rich in vegetable fibers and Ibaraki is one of the few lands where the potato can be eaten right after digging out of the ground. Potatoes in Ibaraki are grown mainly in the cities of Hokota and Namegata. In addition, 97% of the production of the extremely healthy dried potatoes that women sought originated from Ibaraki prefecture.