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Igaguri no Sato Nakatsugawa Marron Park
A seasonal autumn spot where you can fully enjoy Nakatsugawa’s specialty chestnuts through a chestnut-picking experience.
A tourist farm in Nakatsugawa City where you can feel the arrival of autumn. Igaguri no Sato Nakatsugawa Marron Park features a vast, nature-rich site with around 20 varieties and about 1,600 chestnut trees, from early-, mid-, and late-season types such as Tanzawa, Rihei, and Tsukuba. Each year, visitors can enjoy chestnut-picking from early September to early October.
In the park, you can pick popular chestnut varieties in recent years such as Porotan and Rihei. The chestnuts you pick are sold by weight, and you can take home as many as you collect. Searching for chestnuts scattered across the ground is an experience that both children and adults can get absorbed in.
When chestnuts ripen, their burrs naturally split open, and the nuts that fall to the ground are ready to eat. Knocking them down from the trees is prohibited, and picking up fallen chestnuts is the proper way to harvest them. As this is a working farm, comfortable walking shoes such as sneakers are recommended. When handling the burrs, it’s best to use the tongs available to borrow.
The reception desk lends out tools for the experience, and if reservations are available, it’s also a great stop for families and group travelers.
Highlights
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A nature-rich tourist farm with about 1,600 chestnut trees.
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Chestnut-picking is available only from early September to early October.
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It’s also fun to stroll around the park looking for large, fresh chestnuts of 3L size or bigger.
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If you are looking for a specific variety, be sure to check when that chestnut typically falls.
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Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Tools for the experience are also available to borrow at reception.
Photos
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Around 20 varieties and about 1,600 chestnut trees are planted here
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A variety of chestnut types are grown here
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Use tongs when removing chestnuts from the burrs
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Is there free Wi-Fi available in the area?
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No, there isn’t.
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Are there coin lockers?
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No, there aren’t.
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Is re-entry allowed?
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Yes, it is.
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Is there a smoking area?
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Yes, there is.
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Are there any tourist spots nearby?
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Yes. Nearby attractions include the former Nakasendo post towns of Nakatsugawa-juku, Ochiai-juku, and Magome-juku, as well as Naegi Castle, which has a 500-year history.
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Can I peel the chestnuts I picked and take them home?
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Yes. After weighing and purchasing them, 1 kg of chestnuts can be peeled for 500 yen.
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Do you sell chestnut rice, chestnut sweets, or similar items?
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There are shops in the city selling chestnut rice, kuri-kinton, Mont Blanc, and more. In the park, chestnut rice is sold only on weekends and public holidays.
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How can I use the facility?
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Every year in early May, the Nakatsugawa Tourism Association website opens a reservation site for Igaguri no Sato Nakatsugawa Marron Park. Please make your reservation here.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- いが栗の里 中津川マロンパーク
- Postal Code
- 508-0001
- Address
- 2564-488 Nakatsugawa, Nakatsugawa City, Gifu
- Phone
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0573-65-7711 (during the open season)
0573-62-2277 (before the open season: Nakatsugawa City Tourist Information Center) - Closed on
- Open every year from early September to early October, with no regular closing days during the season (may close depending on the weather)
- Hours
- 9:00am–3:00pm (Reception closes at 2:30pm)
- Admission
- Admission: 600 yen for adults / 200 yen for elementary school students (picked chestnuts are sold by weight)
- Access
- Approx. 15 minutes by taxi from JR Nakatsugawa Station
- Credit Cards
- Not accepted
- Official website
- Official website (Japanese)
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