Explore the fruitful history of citrus in Odawara at a farm more than 180 years old

Details

• Private experience

• Location: Odawara City, Kanagawa

• 2 hours

• 8 people max. Minimum of two participants but solo guests can book for two participants.

• Offered in Japanese, with friendly Deeper Japan guide interpreting in English
  (French/German/Spanish interpretation available upon request)

The Top Pick

Nestled into a cove along the ocean, full of warm, direct sunlight, and nourished by the mineral-rich seaside spray, is a sprawling citrus farm with over 1000 trees and an ever-expanding variety of species grown. Operated by a father-son pair who boast nearly two centuries of family history, the orchard has seen its fair share of Japan's national history as well, from the tea ceremony hosted on top of the hills by renowned tea ceremony master Sen no Rikyu, personally invited by shogun Hideyoshi Toyitam, to the Tokugawa government using rocks taken from the quarry to create the base for cannons strategically placed in Tokyo Bay to ward against incoming Western advancement. In this same soil, an abundance of bright gold and vivid orange citrus now grow, tended to carefully by expert hands. Their specialty is mikan, a citrus whose flavor varies depending upon when it's plucked, but the farm also features blood orange, bergamot, and the famous Shonan Gold - a bright yellow fruit that has restricted cultivation everywhere outside the borders of Kanagawa Prefecture. As you stroll along these seaside orchards, surrounded by nature and the thick scent of citrus, discover more about the region's unique agricultural aspects and the history of the family cultivating Japan's wide array of delicious mikan.

What you’ll do

Stroll through the mikan orchards, guided by 4th and 5th-generation mikan specialists. Learn about the history of the orchard and the unique ecosystem of the Odawara region. Enjoy a tasting of select mikan products, including mikan juice, mikan syrup, and mikan jelly.

Who can attend

Children must be 7+

Availability

Everyday
Session 1 (11:00 - 13:00)
Session 2 (13:00 - 15:00)

Not available during holidays and December 25th to January 31st.

Access

Two hours by car from Tokyo Station

Cancellation Policy

Please make your booking at least 10 days in advance. See cancellation policy here.
* A detailed itinerary will be emailed to you once your booking has been confirmed.