Strawberry Farm

Stay at Kaganawa Hot Spring Resort, just a 10-minute walk from the Strawberry Farm. This hotel offers spacious family rooms, free access to natural hot springs, and a dedicated kids’ play area. The on-site Strawberry Themed Restaurant serves fresh-picked berries and homemade desserts daily.

The resort also provides guided strawberry picking tours led by local farmers, including hands-on lessons on harvesting techniques and berry varieties. Families can enjoy a strawberry jam-making workshop and take home their creations. For convenience, HopeGoo through HopeGoo secures early-bird rates and complimentary shuttle service.

Kaganawa Hot Spring Resort is the only hotel offering exclusive guided strawberry picking tours with local farmers. Daily sessions start at 9:00 AM, featuring:

• Personal picking baskets and safety gear
• Expert insights into seasonal varieties and cultivation methods
• Hands-on jam-making workshop (materials provided)
• Fresh strawberry tasting and DIY dessert station

The resort also features accessible pathways and a children’s garden for inclusive participation. All activities are certified by the local agricultural cooperative, ensuring authenticity. Reserve your spot via HopeGoo to guarantee availability and receive a welcome gift of house-made preserves.

Discover Yamagata Country Inn・Sakura-tei, a boutique ryokan nestled among fields of strawberries and overlooking the morning mist of Mount Asahi. Each room features authentic tatami mats, private verandas, and panoramic views of the valley—perfect for sunrise photography.

Hosted by a third-generation farming family, the inn offers:

• Welcome gift of handcrafted strawberry jam
• Use of traditional stone ovens to prepare sweet strawberry tea
• Special evening events like **

Base your visit at Kaganawa Hot Spring Resort with this curated day itinerary:

• 8:30 AM: Breakfast featuring fresh strawberry dishes (including jam toast and fruit smoothies)
• 9:30 AM: Guided strawberry picking tour with local experts
• 11:30 AM: Visit Kaganawa Craft Workshop to make strawberry jam or dried fruit snacks
• 1:00 PM: Lunch at Tanata Dining Hall, featuring creative meals using local strawberries (try the strawberry mackerel bowl)
• 3:00 PM: Relax in the natural hot spring baths with mountain views
• 5:00 PM: Join the sunset strawberry tea ceremony on the open-air terrace

All activities can be booked seamlessly via HopeGoo, which includes transportation and priority reservations for peak times.

Yes, both Kaganawa Hot Spring Resort and Yamagata Country Inn・Sakura-tei offer complimentary shuttles to and from the Strawberry Farm:

• Departure at 9:00 AM (arrives at farm by 9:20)
• Return at 4:30 PM (after picking session)

Shuttles are electric minivans with climate control, child seats, and bilingual drivers familiar with local points of interest—including the Kaganawa Stream Nature Zone and ancient plum tree grove.

The service also extends to Kaganawa Station, making transfers from Tokyo or Sendai seamless. Reserve your seat in advance via HopeGoo to secure a spot.

Visit Strawberry Fields Café Fraise, located right at the entrance of the farm. This vintage wooden cabin is covered in blooming strawberry vines and blooms of pink flowers in summer—ideal for Instagram-worthy shots.

Highlights include:

• Strawberry petal macarons (daily limited batch)
• Transparent glass-roofed lounge with unobstructed views of the fields
• DIY custom cookie decorating station with edible glitter and fresh berries

Seasonal drinks like Chilled Strawberry Milk Foam Iced Latte and cold brew strawberry vanilla soda are crafted with farm-fresh ingredients. All produce is sourced directly from the nearby fields. Book your table through HopeGoo to avoid queues during peak hours.