What other travelers are saying about Nitori Kanko Orchard, Yoichi
Great experience - the farm is big enough to host big crowds without bumping into each other. Make sure you check out the fruit season - we went there on 5-Jul-2025, the only fruit we could have without advance reservation was cherry. The place is clean and the walk path was actually quite easy to walk - no dirt or uneven terrains. There milk ice cream was super tasty! Friendly staff. Just 10mins drive from Yoichi station. You can ask the staff at the farm to call a taxi for you in case you didnt rent a car.
Reservations are not required for fruit picking, allowing visitors to arrive at their convenience during operating hours. You can simply drive to the orchard and start picking fruit immediately. However, if you wish to enjoy Jingisukan (Genghis Khan barbecue) at the orchard, reservations must be made at least three days in advance. The orchard operates on a walk-in basis for fruit picking activities.
The orchard is open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and operates seven days a week throughout the fruit picking season from mid-June to early November. The consistent daily schedule makes it convenient for visitors to plan their trips on any day of the week, including weekends and holidays.
The all-you-can-eat fruit picking course requires that all fruit be consumed on-site. If you wish to take cherries home, they are sold separately by weight at 220 yen per 100 grams. Other fruits can also be purchased by weight for take-home purposes. The orchard provides a rest house where you can purchase additional fresh produce and products to bring home.
When you arrive, the orchard provides you with a small basket, scissors, a knife, and a container for seeds and skins. However, visitors recommend bringing a small wet cloth or wipes to clean the fruit before eating, as the fruits can be dusty. It's also advisable to come with an empty stomach to fully enjoy the unlimited all-you-can-eat experience and wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for navigating the orchard grounds.
From Sapporo, take a train to Otaru Station, then transfer to a train heading to Yoichi Station. The total journey takes approximately one hour. From Yoichi Station, the orchard is accessible by taxi, with the ride costing approximately 1,350-1,400 yen and taking about 5-7 minutes. Note that train service to Yoichi may be infrequent, with roughly one train per hour, so it's important to check the train schedule in advance when planning your visit.
Friendly staff and they offer a wide variety of fruits for you to pick, however, it is good to check what fruits are in season before visiting. Great for families!
An amazing experience to personally pick favorite fruits from tree branches and enjoy them extremely fresh right away. We were at the orchard in early November and only two seasonal fruits were available; apple and grape. It was our first time seeing apple trees lining up rows after rows. Each tree bearing dozens of apples despite its trunk is not that big; such a wonderful tree. We also tried grapes but did not like a distinct taste that reminded me of vine. The farm is quite far from town, getting here by car is the best option. Anyhow I saw one group calling taxi to pick them up at the farm. The fee for all-you-can-eat, tree-to-mouth fruit picking course is 2,300 yen. At the farm we were told that any take-home fruits will have to be paid by weight. When we checked information on its website later on, it indicates that you can pick and eat 2 kg. and take home any combinations of fruits. Rule is a bit unclear. Anyhow it is a good experience to try all year round with different seasonal fruits.
