Yamanashi is Japan’s top producer of both peaches and grapes, its sun-drenched, well-drained valleys around Kofu and Katsunuma filled with orchards that open to visitors for seasonal fruit picking. Peaches ripen from around June to August, followed by grapes through late summer and autumn, including the native Koshu variety also used for wine, and many orchards offer time-limited all-you-can-eat picking sessions where visitors harvest and eat fruit straight from the vine or tree, a popular family activity that pairs naturally with the region’s wine culture.
🗓️ At a Glance
| Location | Kofu, Katsunuma & Fuefuki, Yamanashi |
| Hours | Orchard hours vary; seasonal |
| Admission | Picking sessions typically ¥1,000–3,000 |
| Time needed | 1–1.5 hours per session |
| Best time | Peaches June–Aug; grapes Aug–Oct |
What to Do
- Seasonal fruit picking, peaches in summer and grapes in autumn.
- Time-limited all-you-can-eat picking sessions.
- The native Koshu grape, also used for the region’s wine.
- A popular family activity in Japan’s top peach-and-grape region.
Combine Your Visit
- Combine with Yamanashi Wine & Katsunuma for the wine side of the harvest.
- Pair with Yamanashi Wine Festival in autumn.
- Read our Yamanashi overview .
Getting There
- By train: JR to Kofu, Isawa-Onsen or Katsunuma-Budokyo, then local transport to orchards.
- By car: convenient for reaching orchards spread across the fruit-growing valleys.
Tips
Time your visit to the fruit you most want to pick, as peaches and grapes have distinct, relatively short seasons that don’t fully overlap. Many orchards require advance reservation for picking sessions, especially on weekends in peak season, so book ahead and confirm what fruit is currently ripe before setting out.
