The pear is Tottori’s proudest fruit, and the prefecture is the historic centre of the Nijisseiki or ‘20th-century’ pear — a round, pale-green, crisp and intensely juicy variety quite different from Western pears. Grown here for over a century, it made Tottori Japan’s leading pear producer, and the fruit remains a symbol of the prefecture. In late summer and autumn, orchards around Kurayoshi open for pear picking, letting visitors pick and eat their fill straight from the tree, and a dedicated pear museum in Kurayoshi tells the whole story with a giant pear-tree canopy inside. Both are a refreshing, family-friendly taste of the region.
🗓️ At a Glance
| Location | Kurayoshi Area, Tottori |
| Hours | Orchard and museum hours; picking seasonal |
| Admission | Picking and museum vary |
| Time needed | 1–1.5 hours |
| Best time | Pear season, late summer to autumn |
What to Do
- The crisp, juicy Nijisseiki ‘20th-century’ pear.
- Pear picking straight from the tree in season.
- A dedicated pear museum with a giant tree canopy.
- A refreshing, family-friendly regional fruit.
Combine Your Visit
- Combine with the Kurayoshi white wall district nearby.
- Pair with Hawai Onsen in the same area.
- Read our Tottori overview .
Getting There
- By train + bus: JR to Kurayoshi, then a local bus to the orchards or museum.
- By car: the easiest way, given the orchards are spread out.
Tips
Time a picking visit for the pear season in late summer and autumn, which is short — outside it there’s no picking, though the pear museum is open year-round and works as a rainy-day or off-season alternative. Book picking ahead where required, eat the crisp Nijisseiki pears fresh rather than expecting them to travel far, and combine the trip with nearby Kurayoshi and Hawai Onsen.
