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Strawberry Picking and Mochi Dessert Experience in Asuka

Enjoy a hands-on strawberry adventure in Asuka Village. Pick rare, fully ripe strawberries and create a delicious Daifuku dessert using your harvest. A sweet and fun countryside experience perfect for all ages.

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3hrs

Spend a lovely day in Asuka Village enjoying the fresh taste of strawberries. Visit Asuka Engei, a local farm known for growing rare and sweet types of strawberries like Kotoka and Nara Akari. These special berries are picked when they are perfectly ripe, giving you the chance to enjoy them fresh from the plant. You’ll learn how to find the best ones and taste them right in the field.

After picking your strawberries, you’ll get to make a tasty Japanese dessert called strawberry Daifuku. This treat is made with soft mochi wrapped around a fresh strawberry. It’s fun to make and even more fun to eat. Whether you enjoy your dessert right away or bring it home, this relaxing and delicious experience is sure to leave you smiling.

What’s Covered

Strawberry picking at local farm
Ingredients for making strawberry Daifuku
Packaging to take your treats home
Apron to use during the activity
Basic insurance for the day

What’s Extra

Transport to and from the farm
Extra strawberries to take home

Good to Know

The full tour takes about 3 hours from start to finish
Booking is available for groups of 2 to 8 people
Guidance is provided in both Japanese and English
Cancellation fees apply based on how close to the tour date you cancel
Please arrive by 7:30 AM at Asuka Engei for check-in
Closest stations are Kintetsu Kashihara Jingumae and Kintetsu Yamato Asuka; taxis are advised from there
Morning taxis may be limited, so advance booking is recommended
Free parking is available if arriving by car
Kindly inform us in advance of any food allergies or dietary needs

Workshop Agenda

Meet at Asuka Engei

Begin your morning at 8:00 AM with a warm welcome from the farmers at Asuka Engei. You'll get an introduction to the world of premium strawberries, including fun facts about the rare Kotoka and Nara Akari varieties. Learn what makes these fruits so special and how to pick them at their sweetest.

Duration: 20 minutes

Strawberry Picking Experience

From 8:20 AM, enjoy hands-on picking in the strawberry fields. With guidance from the growers, you’ll harvest perfectly ripe strawberries directly from the plant. Savor the freshness as you go, and feel free to snap some photos along the way.

Duration: 30 minutes

Strawberry Daifuku Workshop

At 9:00 AM, move to a cozy indoor space for a fun and interactive Daifuku-making session. Using the strawberries you picked, you’ll create this soft mochi dessert filled with sweet bean paste and fruit. No experience needed—just follow the steps and enjoy the process.

Duration: 1 hour

Wrapping, Tasting, and Closing

From 10:00 AM, you’ll taste your handmade treats and wrap up anything you'd like to take home. There’s time to relax, chat with others, or ask more about the farm. Guests begin leaving around 11:00 AM at their own pace.