Third Apple Orchard
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Third Apple Orchard
Sakura-shi Did you know you can harvest apples here?
Many locals don't know this, but actually, you can harvest very delicious apples in Sakura-shi!
Today, I'll introduce the secrets behind the deliciousness of Sakura-shi apples, which have received great reviews from nearby areas, and also introduce how to go apple picking hands-free!

Generally, apples are harvested and shipped before they are fully ripe, but for Sakura-shi apples, we are committed to being "fully ripe on the tree" as much as possible.
That's why it's packed with flavor and lets you really taste the apple's natural flavor.
Furthermore, "leaf-on" apples, which are grown in their natural state without removing the leaves, develop into apples with concentrated nutrients and delicious flavor.
Apples with uneven coloring on the surface, which are often avoided when they appear on market shelves, are actually proof that they grew freely in the wild!

Here is some information about apple picking spots accessible from the hotel.
Takagi Apple Orchard
Takagi-san, who loves apples so much, can't stop talking about them once she starts.
Mr. Takagi has been growing apples for 44 years. He strictly adheres to the methods of "no bagging (which makes them more susceptible to damage, but allows them to receive more sunlight, resulting in sweeter and more delicious apples)," "tree-ripening," and "leaving the leaves on," achieving a sweetness level of 17 to 21 degrees Brix.
We have over 20 varieties of apples, so we hope you'll try comparing them!

Address Sakura-shi Hozumi 611
電話 028-685-3706
Apple picking: Late October to November (reservations required)
Yano Apple Orchard
The second-generation owner will welcome you, aiming to provide hospitality that becomes "a moment in your leisure time."
They cultivate apples in an environment as close to nature as possible, and they value communication with their customers above all else.
Even while we were there for the interview, several customers arrived by car!
It's also quite close to Santa Hills, so it might be a good idea to stop by before or after apple picking...?

Address Sakura-shi Hozumi 581
電話 080-9418-3710
Apple picking: Mid-October to mid-November (reservations required)
How was it? Delicious apples await you at the end of a drive through the scenic countryside.
Please feel free to try apple picking!
Stay tuned for the next update!