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Slow Life Resort Ichigo no Sato
A tourist farm for drop-in harvesting, fun and sweets with Strawberry Kingdom berries from Tochigi and more.
Located in Oyama City, Tochigi Prefecture—Japan’s top strawberry producer and known as the “Strawberry Kingdom”—Slow Life Resort Ichigo no Sato is a tourist farm where visitors can enjoy not only strawberry picking but also a wide variety of other harvest experiences. The site is also known for its excellent food facilities, including a restaurant, café, and sweets workshop.
Strawberry picking is by reservation only, with various plans available. One of the most popular is the “Tochiaika & Skyberry Tasting Plan,” complete with a flight of two premium Tochigi-grown strawberry varieties: Skyberry and Tochiaika.
In addition to strawberries, seasonal fruit picking such as peaches and grapes is also available, making it a fun destination year-round.
The farm also features a café and restaurant where visitors can take their time to enjoy a meal. The buffet-style restaurant Ichigo Ichie offers an all-you-can-eat experience with dishes made primarily from local, handmade ingredients. At the café Ange Fraise, you can savor Italian cuisine such as stone-oven pizzas and chewy fresh pasta. Both venues serve desserts made with freshly harvested seasonal fruits from the farm.
Don’t miss the chocolate specialty shop Carns Choco, where you can indulge in chocolate sweets that highlight the flavor of their delicious strawberries.
Highlights
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A tourist farm offering a variety of harvest experiences, starting with strawberries.
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Plenty of gourmet options including a restaurant, café, and sweets workshop.
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Strawberry picking is by reservation only, with several plans available.
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Seasonal fruit picking such as peaches and grapes is also offered.
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Relax and enjoy a meal at the on-site café and restaurant.
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Strawberry picking season runs from December to May.
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Tochiaika, known for its heart-shaped cross-section when cut.
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Skyberry, with its smooth, juicy texture and unique fragrance.
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Peach picking is available from mid-July to early September—a rare experience in the Tochigi area.
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At the buffet restaurant Ichigo Ichie, enjoy the “Special Dessert Buffet” held on weekends and holidays.
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The ever-popular “Strawberry Parfait” from Café Ange Fraise has been a customer favorite since opening.
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Are there any brochures or information signs available in foreign languages? (If so, please specify the languages.)
Strawberry picking information sheets are available in English and Chinese.
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the area?
No free Wi-Fi available.
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Are coin lockers available?
Not available.
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Are there any smoking areas?
Yes.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- スローライフリゾート いちごの里
- Postal Code
- 323-0058
- Address
- 408 Okawashima, Oyama City, Tochigi
- Telephone
- 0285-33-1070 (Main number)
- Closed
- Irregular holidays
- Business Hours
- 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Admission
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40-minute all-you-can-eat strawberry picking: 2,310yen and up for elementary school students and older, 1,540yen and up for children aged 3 and over
*Prices vary by season and day of the week - Access
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(1) About 11 minutes by car from Tobu Tochigi Station.
(2) 20 minutes by “O-bus” from JR Oyama Station - Credit Cards
- Not accepted for strawberry picking; availability varies by store
- Official Website
- Official Website (Japanese)