{"id":136016,"date":"2020-10-27T07:40:43","date_gmt":"2020-10-26T22:40:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/?post_type=itoshimanow&p=136016&lang=en"},"modified":"2020-10-27T07:40:43","modified_gmt":"2020-10-26T22:40:43","slug":"strawberry-picking-in-itoshima","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/strawberry-picking-in-itoshima\/","title":{"rendered":"Strawberry Picking in Itoshima"},"content":{"rendered":"

Well known for high-quality vegetables and fresh produce, Itoshima also has plenty of strawberry farms. At three of them, you can pick your own berries, while at some others you can buy by the box. The season runs between January and early May. It\u2019s fun for families, a date or a dessert after visiting Itoshima\u2019s oyster huts. Here are two farms. (season varies by year)<\/p>\n

Sakura Farm<\/strong>
\nYoshitaka Kanki has been growing strawberries here for six years and is proud to use organic fertilizers developed by Kyushu University. Instead of selling wholesale, all of his greenhouses are open to the public for pick-and-eat.<\/p>\n

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\u2022 Open: 10:00~15:00
\n\u2022 Closed: Irregular (check in advance)
\n\u2022 Pick-and-eat (60 min.): 13 y.o. and over \u00a51,800, Takeaway: \u00a52,000\/1 kg
\n\u2022 5966-3 Shima-sakurai, Itoshima City, Fukuoka<\/a>
\n\u2022 092-327-3272<\/a>
\n\u2022 http:\/\/iti5.net\/farm\/fko-sakura.htm<\/a><\/p>\n

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Isomoto Farm<\/strong>
\nHirohide Isomoto began berry farming seven years ago and has offered pick-and-eat for the last four seasons. After picking you can relax inside a cute hut and snack on chiffon cake with fresh creme, and of course, the berries you picked. For more strawberry desserts and drinks, stop by their full-service cafe, Ichigo Cafe Tannal, located less than five minutes away by car.<\/p>\n

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\u2022 Open: 10:00~14:00 (last 13:00)
\n\u2022 Closed: Tue. (reservations required for weekends one day in advance by 14:00 and by phone.)
\n\u2022 Pick-and-eat (45 min.): 13 y.o. and over \u00a52,100, Takeaway: \u00a5250\/100 g
\n\u2022 353-1 Shima-yoshida, Itoshima City, Fukuoka<\/a>
\n\u2022 092-327-1646 <\/a>
\n\u2022 http:\/\/isomoto-nouen.com\/ <\/a><\/p>\n

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