You can taste Shizuoka muskmelons, a brand famous in Japan, and feel rich!
You can enjoy melon picking from July to August at Kashima Harvest in Kurematsu-cho, Chūō-ku, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture. It is closely located to the Kanzanji area, which is a popular place around Lake Hamana.
The muskmelon, with its beautiful round shape and lovely mesh-patterned rind, is known as the king of fruits, and its cultivation requires a high level of skill and know-how. Visitors will experience melon picking while hearing directly from farmers about their carefully cultivated melons. You will pick one of the melons, which are raised in greenhouses and have a strong sweet taste, as a souvenir. After that, you can eat a cold, half-cut melon under the grapevine trellis.
The muskmelon, with its beautiful round shape and lovely mesh-patterned rind, is known as the king of fruits, and its cultivation requires a high level of skill and know-how. Visitors will experience melon picking while hearing directly from farmers about their carefully cultivated melons. You will pick one of the melons, which are raised in greenhouses and have a strong sweet taste, as a souvenir. After that, you can eat a cold, half-cut melon under the grapevine trellis.
This plan is available to foreign residents and tourists.
For all others, please make a reservation directly on the facility's official website.
For all others, please make a reservation directly on the facility's official website.
| Availability | From July to August In 2025, it will start on July 19. Please contact us to confirm as it is subject to melon growth conditions. |
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| Reception | 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm |
| Deadline | Up to 7 days in advance |
| Duration | Within an hour |
| Language | Japanese ※With interpretation (English/Chinese) |
| Capacity | 1〜20 people |
Fee
Included in Cost／ Melon picking, half a melon for tasting, interpretation, booking fee
| With Souvenir Melon ※1 whole melon per person |
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| 1 person | ¥16,500 |
| 2 ~ 20 people | ¥11,000/ person |
※Harvested melons will be ready to eat after 7 to 10 days of ripening.
| Without Souvenir Melon | |
| 1 person | ¥15,400/ person |
| 2 ~ 20 people | ¥9,900/ person |
| Tasting only (Half-cut) | |
| ¥8,800/ 人 |
※Available only if someone in the group is picking melons.
Method of Payment
Advance payment/ paypal
Cancellation Charges
7 Day to 3 Day Notice：¥3,000
2 Day to 1 Day Notice：50%
Cancel on the day of the tour or fail to show：100%
2 Day to 1 Day Notice：50%
Cancel on the day of the tour or fail to show：100%
How to Reserve
Please use the link below to request a booking at least 7 days before your desired date.
- It is quite hot in the melon greenhouse. (Depending on the weather, the temperature can reach as high as 40°C (104°F).
- The ground in the greenhouse is somewhat difficult to walk on. Please avoid wearing high-heeled shoes.
Kashima Harvest
| ADDRESS | 3624 Kurematsu-cho, Chūō-ku, Hamamatsu-shi, Shizuoka |
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| PHONE | 053-487-0875 (Japanese only) |
| OPEN | From July to August ※ You can enjoy strawberry picking from the beginning of January to the beginning of May. |
| CLOSED | No fixed holiday (need to confirm) |
| WEBSITE | http://www.kashimaharvest.jp |
| TRANSPORT | [BUS] Take the "Kanzanji Onsen" line bus (40 minutes ride) at bus stop #1 of the bus terminal to "Toriisaki" then walk 5 minutes ※The bus leaves every 10 to 20 minutes [CAR] Around 5 minutes from the Tomei Expressway Kanzanji S.I.C |
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2023.5.25 update
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2025.6.13 update
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Content may be subject to change after publication. Please also note that we are not accountable for loses and damages that may occur as a result of said changes.