What other travelers are saying about Yamada Bee Farm Honey Bee Farm
Ice cream is good, but high price a little. Honey has many kinds, but much expensive comparing to US, Canada, especially domestic one. If you have a small child, so good for your family because you can have strawberry picking.
I went strawberry picking. These are the same strawberries they sell. Next to me, the staff was harvesting strawberries to pack, and I was able to eat the same strawberries they were selling for 1,200 yen per pack! Great value for money!
They have three types of strawberries: Oi C Berry, Beni Hoppe, and Kaorino. While everyone has their own preferences, I found Kaorino to be the best.
They sell whipped cream for 200 yen to change up the flavor. With whipped cream, you can eat as much as you want, so I recommend buying some.
There's also a cafe corner, and I recommend the honey soft serve ice cream and strawberry parfait.
They also sell souvenirs, so it was a very satisfying holiday.
I visited the limited-time sweet potato buffet. It was very delicious. The gorgonzola and honey pizza was especially great.
I was surprised at how generous they were, as they gave me a whole bottle of beer.
The honey soft serve was light but had a strong milky taste and was very delicious.
The staff were very kind and had lovely smiles.
They said they might have a strawberry buffet next time depending on the harvest, so I would definitely like to participate. Thank you very much.
We went sweet potato digging!
It was a holiday so there were few customers and we were able to enjoy the sweet potato digging experience freely with our 4-year-old and 1-year-old children.
My younger child is curious about many things and likes to wander around, but the staff member at the facility kept an eye on him, which was really helpful.
There were also goats, sheep, and rabbits, and the kids looked like they were having a lot of fun!
I'd like to go again
I've been to Bun Bun Factory many times, but this was my first time here.
It was a little after 10:30 on a Sunday. There were a lot of busloads of tourists there, so the merchandise area inside the store was overflowing with people, and there was a long line at the register...
Be careful, as it can take a while to pay if you bump into a group. (^^;)
They also seem to sell packs of strawberries, but they seemed to be all sold out. What a shame.
I couldn't stay long due to time constraints, but I'd like to visit again and take my time.
The Strawberry Picking Experience runs annually from January 5 to late May. Sessions last 45 minutes on an all-you-can-eat basis and require advance reservation. The strawberries are grown in a greenhouse the size of about 12 tennis courts, pollinated by honeybees, and cultivated without chemical pesticides. Visitors can compare different varieties including Kaorino, Beni Hoppe, and Oishi Berry.
The Honey Harvesting Experience is a hands-on program where participants learn about beekeeping history, observe the inside of active hives up close, operate centrifuges, and extract honey themselves. The experience engages all five senses and includes tasting fresh raw honey on-site, which has a richer aroma and sweeter flavor than store-bought honey. Each participant receives a 50g jar of honey to take home. This year-round experience requires advance reservation.
Yes, Yamada Bee Farm products are available at multiple locations throughout Japan, including stores in Okayama, Tokyo, Osaka, and Hyogo prefectures. The company also operates an online shop for domestic purchases. International visitors can buy products duty-free through TaxFreeOnline.jp and pick them up at Haneda Airport, Narita Airport, Kansai International Airport, or at partner hotels, eliminating the need to carry items during their trip.
No, admission to Yamada Bee Farm is completely free. Visitors can explore the grounds, including the apiary, blueberry fields, and animal plaza at no cost. However, individual experiences such as the Honey Harvesting Experience and Strawberry Picking require separate fees and advance reservations.
Renting a car is strongly recommended as public transportation to the farm is limited. By car, the journey from Okayama City takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes via the Chugoku Expressway, with free parking available for 50 cars. Public transport requires taking the JR Tsuyama Line to Tsuyama Station, transferring to the JR Kishin Line to Innosho Station, then a bus to Tsukadani-guchi stop followed by a 10-minute walk, totaling about 2 hours and 20 minutes.
