The Katsunuma Grape & Peach Orchard Picking Tour takes place across a cluster of family-run orchards in Fuefuki City near Katsunuma, in the heart of the region that makes Yamanashi Japan's leading producer of both grapes and peaches. Depending on the season, visitors join either an all-you-can-eat grape-picking session, typically featuring Kyoho and Shine Muscat varieties, or a peach-picking session in early summer, both run within a set time limit at the orchard rather than an unlimited full-day visit. A local farmer accompanies the group to explain the growing techniques distinctive to the Kofu Basin's climate, including the overhead trellising used for grapes and the hand-thinning process that produces Yamanashi's large, prized peaches. The experience is entirely fruit-focused and sweet in character, without a savoury component, and concludes with a small fruit gift for participants to take home beyond what is eaten on-site. The ¥2,500 grape-season fee and ¥3,000 peach-season fee include the picking session, the farmer's guidance, and the take-home gift; not included is transport to the orchard, which sits in a rural area best reached by rental car or taxi from Kofu or Katsunuma. Groups are kept informal and family-friendly, and guiding is primarily in Japanese, though most orchards can communicate picking instructions simply enough for non-Japanese speakers without dedicated English narration. Advance booking is recommended in peak season, since popular orchards can reach capacity on weekends.
What is included
- All-you-can-eat grape or peach picking within a time limit
- Farmer-guided explanation of Yamanashi fruit-growing techniques
- Small fruit gift to take home
Good to know
- Operator
- Fuefuki City farm cooperative (arrange via Fuefuki Tourism Association, 0553-20-2111, or fuefuki-kanko.jp)
Location
Fuefuki, Yamanashi 406-0034
35.6489, 138.6567 View on map
Highlights
- All-you-can-eat grape or peach picking within a set time limit
- Farmer-guided explanation of Yamanashi's fruit-growing techniques
- Small take-home fruit gift included in the price
- Located in Fuefuki City, the heart of Yamanashi's fruit-growing region
Tips for visiting
- Book ahead for weekend visits during peak grape or peach season, when popular orchards fill up
- Rent a car or arrange a taxi, since the orchards are in a rural area with limited public transport
- Wear clothing that can get juice stains, especially during peach season
- Check which fruit is in season before booking, since grapes and peaches have different picking windows
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Frequently asked questions
Is the picking unlimited?
It is all-you-can-eat within a set time limit at the orchard, rather than an unlimited full-day visit.
Which fruit is available when?
Peaches are typically available June–August and grapes August–October, so the specific fruit depends on the visit date.
Is English guiding available?
Guiding is primarily in Japanese, though picking instructions are generally simple enough to follow without dedicated English narration.
How do visitors get to the orchards?
A rental car or taxi is recommended, since the orchards are in a rural area of Fuefuki City with limited public transport.