When it comes to popular springtime activities, strawberry picking is a must! In this article, we introduce some of the best strawberry picking spots in Hamamatsu.

When it comes to popular springtime activities, strawberry picking is a must!

Image: Kashima Harvest

In this article, we introduce some of the best strawberry picking spots in Hamamatsu.

You’ll also find detailed information on prices, access, and reservation methods for each farm.

We also highlight sightseeing spots in Hamamatsu that you can enjoy together with strawberry picking, so be sure to read on until the end.

Recommended Strawberry Picking Spots in Hamamatsu

First, let’s take a look at some of the best places to enjoy strawberry picking in Hamamatsu.

① Kashima Harvest

Kashima Harvest is a tourist farm dedicated to soil cultivation in all of its greenhouses and the use of organic fertilizers.

The farm carefully grows Akihime strawberries, a variety developed in Shizuoka.

Low in acidity and pleasantly soft, Akihime strawberries become richly sweet all the way to the stem when fully ripe.

At Kashima Harvest, visitors can enjoy a relaxed 60-minute all-you-can-eat strawberry picking experience.

Inside the greenhouses, you’ll find benches and photo spots, making it a popular choice for a wide range of visitors, including families, seniors, and couples.

Condensed milk—an essential part of strawberry picking—is also available inside the greenhouses, and you can use as much as you like.

With convenient access just about 10 minutes by car from popular sightseeing areas such as Lake Hamana and Kanzanji Onsen, it’s easy to include Kashima Harvest in your travel itinerary.

Kashima Harvest – Visitor Information

Address: 3624 Kurematsu-cho, Chuo-ku, Hamamatsu City
Phone: 053-487-0875
Official Website: https://harvest.hamazo.tv/

Season & Opening Period

January 24 – April 30
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (last admission for strawberry picking at 3:00 p.m.)

Please note:
The farm may close temporarily depending on strawberry growing conditions. (Reservations for April open from February.)
Opening hours may change, or the farm may close early depending on the condition of the strawberries. Please be sure to call ahead before visiting.

Fees (60-Minute All-You-Can-Eat Strawberry Picking)

・January–March 2026
Adults (junior high school age and older): ¥2,500
Elementary school students: ¥1,900
Children (preschool age): ¥900
Children under 3: Free

・From April 2026
Adults (junior high school age and older): ¥1,900
Elementary school students: ¥1,600
Children (preschool age): ¥900
Children under 3: Free

All prices include tax. The experience lasts 60 minutes. Prices are subject to change without notice.

Access & Parking

By public transportation:
From JR Hamamatsu Station, take the Entetsu Bus bound for Kanzanji Onsen (about 35 minutes).
Get off at Toriisaki bus stop, then walk about 10 minutes.
By car:
About 15 minutes from the Tomei Expressway Hamamatsu-Nishi IC
About 5 minutes from the Tomei Expressway Kanzanji Smart IC (ETC is required)

Parking: Free parking available

Reservations

Click here to make a reservation

Advance reservations are recommended.
If you plan to visit without a reservation, please be sure to check opening hours in advance.

②Hamamatsu Fruit Park Tokinosumika

Hamamatsu Fruit Park Tokinosumika is a theme park where visitors can enjoy a variety of fruit-picking experiences throughout the year.

From winter to spring, the park becomes especially lively each year with guests enjoying strawberry picking.

The strawberry vinyl greenhouses and glass greenhouses are all designed with elevated growing systems, making it easy and comfortable to pick strawberries while standing.

The experience is a 30-minute all-you-can-eat system, and condensed milk is available for refills.

The park grows four strawberry varieties, including Akihime, Kaorino, and Benihoppe.

While you cannot choose the variety in advance, part of the fun is finding out which strawberries will be available on the day of your visit.

In addition to fruit picking, the park also offers playground equipment and barbecue areas, making it an ideal leisure spot for families and groups.

Hamamatsu Fruit Park Tokinosumika – Visitor Information

Address: 4263-1 Miyakoda-cho, Hamana-ku, Hamamatsu City
Phone: 053-428-5211

Season & Opening Hours

December 20, 2025 – May 31, 2026 (tentative)
9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Closed days: Vary depending on the season and events

Please check the official website for the latest information.

Period may vary depending on strawberry growing conditions.

Fees (30-Minute All-You-Can-Eat Strawberry Picking)

Price categories in the table are shown in Japanese.

Image source: Hamamatsu Fruit Park Tokinosumika Official Website

Weekend and holiday rates apply on Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays, as well as from March 14–29 and April 25–May 10.

Admission to the Fruit Park is required in addition to the strawberry picking fee.

Children under 3 are free of charge; however, up to three children under 3 are admitted free per one paying adult.

Prices and periods are subject to change.

Access & Parking

By public transportation:
From JR Hamamatsu Station, take the Entetsu Bus on the Miyakoda Line bound for Fruit Park (about 50 minutes).
Get off at the final stop, then walk about 3 minutes.
By car:
About 5 minutes from the Shin-Tomei Expressway Hamamatsu SA Smart IC (ETC is required)
About 20 minutes from the Tomei Expressway Hamamatsu-Nishi IC

Parking: Free parking available (standard cars and large buses accepted)

Reservations

Reservations can be made via the official website.

Same-day reservations are not accepted, and advance reservations are recommended.
(If you visit without a reservation, same-day admission is available on a first-come, first-served basis and will close once the strawberries that are ready to eat are sold out.)

③ Ichigo no Sato Suzuki Farm

Image source: Ichigo no Sato Suzuki Farm Official Website

Ichigo no Sato Suzuki Farm is a tourist farm known for its relaxed 45-minute all-you-can-eat strawberry picking experience.

The farm grows Benihoppe, which offers a well-balanced blend of sweetness and acidity, as well as Akihime, a variety with a gentle, mellow sweetness.

To produce high-quality strawberries, the farm minimizes the use of pesticides and adopts farming methods that utilize natural predators to control pests.

In addition, IT technology is used to maintain an optimal greenhouse environment at all times, earning the farm a strong reputation for its glossy, sweet strawberries.

Image source: Ichigo no Sato Suzuki Farm Official Website

The farm offers a condensed milk service, and guests are also welcome to bring their own favorite syrups, allowing everyone to enjoy strawberry picking in their own way.

The greenhouses feature elevated growing systems and a barrier-free design, making strawberry picking accessible for visitors with strollers or wheelchairs.

Dedicated spaces for diaper changing and nursing are also available, making this farm especially popular with families traveling with young children.

Ichigo no Sato Suzuki Farm – Visitor Information

Address: 57-2 Miyuki-cho, Chuo-ku, Hamamatsu City
Phone: 053-523-8283

Season & Opening Hours

Late December – around mid-May
Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Period may vary depending on strawberry growing conditions.

Fees (45-Minute All-You-Can-Eat Strawberry Picking)

・Late December – Mid-January (Weekdays / Weekends & Public Holidays)
General (elementary school age and older): ¥2,600 / ¥2,700
Children (ages 3 to under elementary school age): ¥2,200 / ¥2,300
Ages 0–2: Free

・Mid-January – End of March (Weekdays / Weekends & Public Holidays)
General (elementary school age and older): ¥2,300 / ¥2,500
Children (ages 3 to under elementary school age): ¥2,000 / ¥2,200
Ages 0–2: Free

・April – Mid-May (Weekdays / Weekends & Public Holidays)
General (elementary school age and older): ¥1,900 / ¥2,100
Children (ages 3 to under elementary school age): ¥1,600 / ¥1,800
Ages 0–2: Free

・Mid-May – End of the Season
General (elementary school age and older): ¥1,600 / ¥1,700
Children (ages 3 to under elementary school age): ¥1,300 / ¥1,400
Ages 0–2: Free

Prices and periods are subject to change.

Access & Parking

By car:
About 15–20 minutes from the Tomei Expressway (Hamamatsu-Nishi IC or Mikatahara Smart IC (ETC is required)),
or from the Shin-Tomei Expressway (Hamamatsu-Kita IC).

Parking: Free parking available

Reservations

Reservations can be made via the official website.

Reservation required (advance booking only)

④ brown crew

Image source: brown crew Official Website

brown crew is a tourist farm dedicated to bringing out the full flavor of perfectly ripe strawberries.

The farm grows three strawberry varieties: Akihime, which is low in acidity and pleasantly soft; Benihoppe, known for its well-balanced sweetness and acidity; and Kaorino, a large-sized variety with rich sweetness.

Through reduced-pesticide farming methods that use natural predators and careful daily management, brown crew produces strawberries with deep flavor and aroma.

One of brown crew’s standout features is its all-you-can-eat strawberry picking with no time limit.

In addition, condensed milk refills are available, and guests are welcome to bring their own syrups, allowing you to fully enjoy the strawberry picking experience.

Image source: brown crew Official Website

The greenhouses feature elevated growing systems and a barrier-free design, making them comfortable even for visitors using wheelchairs.

With a bit of luck, you might even come across extra-large strawberries said to be “fist-sized.”

brown crew – Visitor Information

Address: 675 Yutaka-cho, Chuo-ku, Hamamatsu City
Phone: 053-435-6101

Season & Opening Hours

January 13 – May 31, 2026 (tentative)
Hours: From 9:00 a.m. (Closes when strawberries are sold out)

Period may vary depending on strawberry growing conditions.

Fees (Unlimited-Time All-You-Can-Eat Strawberry Picking)

・January 13 – April 5, 2026
Elementary school age and older: ¥2,400
Ages 3 and older: ¥1,700

・April 6 – May 31, 2026
Elementary school age and older: ¥1,700
Ages 3 and older: ¥1,400

Prices and periods are subject to change.

Access & Parking

By car: About 13 minutes from the Shin-Tomei Expressway Hamamatsu-Hamakita IC.

Parking: Free parking available

Reservations

Reservations can be made through booking websites such as Jalan.

Why Strawberry Picking in Hamamatsu Is So Popular

Blessed with a favorable climate, producing sweet, delicious strawberries

Well-developed transportation infrastructure and plenty of sightseeing spots

A wide variety of strawberry types, including Akihime, Benihoppe, and Kirapika

Hamamatsu enjoys a mild climate throughout the year and long hours of sunshine, making it an ideal area for growing sweet, juicy strawberries.

In addition, the city is well connected by expressways, the Shinkansen, and local buses, offering excellent access to popular sightseeing areas such as Kanzanji Onsen and Lake Hamana.

Many farms grow a diverse range of strawberry varieties, from Shizuoka-born favorites like Akihime and Benihoppe to the increasingly popular Kirapika, another variety developed in Shizuoka.

For all of these reasons, Hamamatsu continues to attract attention as a popular travel destination where visitors can fully enjoy strawberry picking.

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Explore Hamamatsu! Recommended Nearby Attractions

One of Hamamatsu’s great attractions is the abundance of sightseeing spots to visit after enjoying strawberry picking.

Here, we’ve carefully selected popular places that are especially loved by families and couples.

Hamamatsu Castle Park

Centered around Hamamatsu Castle, where Tokugawa Ieyasu spent his early years, this spacious park is filled with seasonal flowers.

Located close to Hamamatsu Station, it also features walking paths and open lawns, making it a popular spot for families and couples.

Lake Hamana

One of Japan’s most famous lakes, known nationwide for its eel.

The area offers a wide range of activities such as sightseeing boat cruises and fishing, and the lakeside is lined with many dining spots and accommodation options.

Kanzanji Onsen

A hot spring area spread along the shores of Lake Hamana.

In addition to overnight stays, many facilities offer day-use bathing plans, making it an ideal place to relax and unwind after a day of sightseeing.

Hamanako Palpal

An amusement park located on the shores of Lake Hamana, popular for its attractions and character shows.

With beautiful lake views, it’s a place where both adults and children can enjoy a full day of fun.

Hamamatsu City Zoo

Home to a wide variety of animals including elephants, giraffes, and polar bears, this zoo is surrounded by lush greenery and offers a relaxed setting where families can spend an enjoyable day together.

Unagi Pie Factory

A facility where visitors can observe the production process of the famous Unagi Pie.

The on-site shop and café, known for their limited-edition items, also make it a perfect stop for souvenir shopping.

Hamamatsu Flower Park

A vast botanical garden where seasonal flowers bloom throughout the year.

From vibrant cherry blossoms and tulips in spring to winter illuminations, the park offers a variety of seasonal events for visitors to enjoy.

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In this article, we introduced some of the best strawberry picking spots in Hamamatsu.

After enjoying sweet, delicious seasonal strawberries, why not take some time to explore the nearby sightseeing areas as well?

Whether you’re traveling with family, friends, or your partner, we hope you create wonderful memories in Hamamatsu.