















Everything you need to know about Hirabara Apple Garden
Stay at Nagata Sunrise Hotel, just a 10-minute walk from Hirabara Apple Garden. Enjoy panoramic views of apple orchards from your room, and take advantage of the hotel’s complimentary shuttle service to the garden entrance. The hotel also features a local apple-themed afternoon tea experience, perfect for tasting fresh apple pie while soaking in rural Japanese charm. Book early during harvest season via HopeGoo.
Nagata Machiya Ryokan is ideal for families, located just an 8-minute walk from Hirabara Apple Garden. This renovated traditional Japanese house offers spacious family suites and a shared courtyard. Kids can enjoy guided fruit-picking tours within the garden, while parents can join a hands-on apple jam workshop hosted by the inn. Rooms feature kotatsu heated floors and tatami mats for authentic comfort—perfect for a peaceful countryside retreat.
Book the Family Apple Picking Day Pass at Hopeful Orchard Guesthouse, which includes guided tours, free baskets, and a fresh apple gift box. Daily shuttles depart at 9 AM from the guesthouse to Hirabara Apple Garden, with on-site ecological guides sharing insights about regional apple varieties. In the evening, don’t miss the Night Illumination Apple Festival, where the orchard glows with lanterns, creating a magical rural atmosphere.
Explore more amazing destinations