Yamanashi Fuefukigawa Fruit Park―Featuring 50 Fruit Varieties!

Yamanashi Fuefukigawa Fruit Park —a relaxing oasis developed by Yamanashi Prefecture and located in Yamanashi, known as Japan’s “Fruit Kingdom”. This unique park focuses on a demonstration orchard showcasing a wide variety of fruit trees, including many you’d typically see at a local market. With beautifully landscaped flower gardens and cozy cafés, it’s a tourist spot where you can easily spend an entire day without getting bored.

Living Fruit Display Offers a
Fun Food Education Experience for Kids

Opened in 1995, Yamanashi Fuefukigawa Fruit Park (hereafter “Fruit Park”) in Yamanashi Prefecture boasts an expansive area of 320,000 square meters(79ac). Sprawling across a hilly landscape, the park takes about two hours to explore on foot at a relaxed pace. As its name suggests, the park mainly features fruit trees.

Developed as a relaxing retreat for the residents of Yamanashi, Fruit Park showcases not only the prefecture’s signature fruits—such as peaches and grapes—but also more unusual varieties like almonds, hardy kiwis, and even mangoes. The”Orchard” area features an impressive collection of around 190 varieties and approximately 6,000 fruit trees, making it truly a “living fruit museum.” 

It’s a great place to visit with children, where you can observe the shape of each tree, see the kinds of flowers they bloom, and enjoy learning together.

In addition, there are two large flower beds in the “Entrance Square” and “Flower Square,” where colorful seasonal blooms are planted throughout the year. These beds are designed to take advantage of the sloped terrain, creating a visually striking display. A team of professional staff handles the planting design, and the beds are replanted twice a year, offering visitors a fresh and changing floral landscape.

The types of flowers vary from year to year, but in general, spring features favorites like tulips, pansies, and daffodils, while autumn sees a vibrant transition to salvia, zinnias, and marigolds.

At Fruit Park, the focus is on the exhibition of fruit trees, so fruit picking is not offered. However, the park does host special events such as fruit harvesting experiences, grape juice-making using a traditional press, and fruit tasting sessions. It’s a good idea to check the official website before your visit to see what’s available.

In addition to the events, the park features well-equipped cafés, as well as playgrounds and attractions that children will enjoy.

Stunning Sloped Flower Beds Make a Bold Impression!
A Variety of Events Held in the Orchard Area

This photo was taken in early May at the Flower Plaza in Fruit Park. Pansies and tulips are in full, vibrant bloom.

Due to the slope, the view is impressive whether you look up from below or down from above.

Located at an elevation of 510 meters (1,673 ft), the area experiences significant temperature differences between day and night, which enhances the vivid coloration of the flowers.

At the Flower Plaza, the flower beds are replanted twice a year, offering fresh beauty with every season.

At Fruit Park, you’ll find not only peaches and grapes but also around 50 different types of fruit trees. The park boasts a collection of 190 varieties, with approximately 6,000 individual trees on display. Among them are rare and unusual fruits such as almonds, pomegranates, and even mangoes.

While fruits are familiar sights at greengrocers and supermarkets, most people rarely get the chance to see how they actually grow and bear fruit. That’s why the park offers a “living exhibition” of fruit trees, which also serves as a valuable food education experience for children.

While the fruit trees planted in the park are mainly for display, harvest experience events are also held. For example, during the cherry harvest event, participants can enjoy a guided tour of the cherry orchards followed by 30 to 60 minutes of hands-on harvesting.

Other fruits featured in these experiences include plums, watermelons, passion fruits, persimmons, and chestnuts. Please note that these events are subject to availability depending on the condition of the fruit trees.

Popular as One of “Japan’s New Three Major Night View”
Take a Ride on the Road Train for a Relaxing Tour of the Hills

From Fruit Park, visitors can enjoy breathtaking views of the Kofu Basin and the Southern Alps. On clear days, you may even catch a glimpse of Mt. Fuji!

The stunning night view, with the Kofu Basin sparkling like scattered jewels, has been selected as one of “Japan’s New Three Major Night Views”.

While the park’s indoor facilities close at night, the park itself is open 24 hours a day, year-round, making it easy to stop by for a relaxing nightscape visit. One of the best viewing spots is from the Fountain Plaza, located just above the Flower Plaza.

Due to the park’s sloped terrain, a road train operates throughout the grounds. Styled like a mini steam locomotive, it’s especially popular with children! 

The train runs from Parking Lot 1 to the Fruit Center at the top, stopping at six stations along the way. The ride takes about 30 minutes one way at a relaxed pace, and includes guided commentary from the driver.

Fares are ¥400 for adults and ¥200 for children one way. Children under 3 and individuals with disabilities (with disability ID) can ride for free. A day pass is also available for ¥600 (adults) and ¥300 (children).

Inside the park, you’ll find cafés, restaurants, and a shop offering a variety of products—including seasonal fresh fruits, homemade jams, processed goods, specialties from Yamanashi, and even locally produced Yamanashi wines.

Take your time and enjoy the rich offerings of Yamanashi, the Fruit Kingdom.

Information

Yamanashi Fuefukigawa Fruit Park

Address: 1488 Ezohara, Yamanashi City, Yamanashi/Japan
 
Call: +81-(0)553-23-4101
 
Email: info@fuefukigawa.co.jp
 
Official Website: https://fuefukigawafp.co.jp/english/
 
Access:
About 90 minutes by limited express from Shinjuku Station on the JR Chuo Main Line, then 7 minutes by taxi or 7 minutes by Yamanashi municipal bus.
About 30 minutes by car from Chuo Expressway Ichinomiya, Misaka I.C. or Katsunuma I.C.
About 90 minutes by car on Route 140 from Chichibu City.
About 150 minutes by car from Kan-etsu Expressway Hanazono I.C.
About 30 minutes by car from Kofu.
 
 
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