Niki Fruit Picking Guide 2026 | Farm Map & Access

About 30 minutes by car from Otaru, the town of Niki is one of Hokkaido's best-known fruit-growing areas, and fruit picking runs all season long here, from cherries in June to apples in October. This article brings together details on six of Niki's main fruit-picking farms, a season calendar, and how to get there from Otaru.

What Makes Fruit Picking in Niki Special

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Niki, in Hokkaido's Shiribeshi region, is one of the top fruit-producing towns in Hokkaido. Its mild climate and rich soil let a wide range of fruit thrive, cherries above all. The town has more than 16 tourist farms, and they draw plenty of domestic visitors and international travelers throughout the season.

One of Niki's great draws is the fruit relay that runs without a break from June to October. When cherry season ends, blueberries take over, followed by plums and prunes, grapes, and apples, so there is always something to pick. Being able to enjoy several kinds of fruit on a single trip is the real joy of a region that produces all season long.

Several farms also practice reduced-pesticide or organic growing. Eating fruit raised in a near-natural environment straight off the tree is a level of freshness you won't find in supermarket fruit. It is also becoming popular with families as a way to teach kids where food comes from.

For fruit picking across the whole Shiribeshi region, see also The Complete Guide to Fruit Picking in Shiribeshi, Yoichi and Niki, Hokkaido 2026.

Season Calendar by Fruit (June–October)

Different fruits are in season at different times of year in Niki. Knowing when each one peaks makes it much easier to choose the right farm for your trip. Start and end dates shift from year to year depending on the weather and variety, so check each farm's official website before you go.

The seasons above are compiled from information published by the Niki Tourism Association and the individual farms.

Guide to the Main Fruit-Picking Farms in Niki

Here are six representative farms in Niki that we confirmed have official websites. Prices and opening periods change every year, so always check each farm's official website or call before you visit. The prices below are 2025 figures, listed for reference.

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Sakuranbo-yama Tourist Farm

Niki's signature tourist farm, and the largest of its kind in Hokkaido. With around 5,000 fruit trees (including 4,000 cherry trees), the scale is overwhelming, and you can stroll the vast grounds enjoying whatever is in season. It's all-you-can-eat with no time limit, which makes it popular with visitors who like to take their time.

Cherry picking prices (2025, for reference): junior high school age and up ¥2,000 / elementary school ¥1,400 / age 3 and up ¥700

Fruit you take home is charged separately by weight. It helps to think of all-you-can-eat and take-home as two separate things.

Toge no Fumoto Kokaen Tourist Farm

Its biggest selling point is its rain-shelter greenhouses, so you can pick cherries whatever the weather. With about 50 cherry varieties, you may also come across some rare ones. There's no time limit, so this is a farm cherry lovers should keep an eye on.

Cherry picking prices (2025, for reference): junior high and high school age and up ¥1,000 / elementary school ¥800 / preschoolers ¥500

Check the official website for 2026 opening days and prices.

Ohno-en Tourist Farm

This farm practices organic and reduced-pesticide growing, so you can pick fruit raised in a natural environment. Free admission for preschoolers makes it especially popular with families, and it's an easy place to visit with kids. Depending on the season you can pick cherries, blueberries, grapes or apples.

Cherry picking prices (reference): adults ¥990 (tax included) / preschoolers free

Senoo Tourist Farm

Founded more than 70 years ago, this long-established farm has been a local favorite for generations. Besides cherries and blueberries, in autumn it opens the whole farm for "pick-anything" picking of apples, grapes and pears. It also offers fruit-picking tickets through Japan's furusato nozei (hometown tax donation) program, which brings in visitors from all over the country.

Check the official website for 2026 prices and seasons.

Murata Orchard

A long-standing orchard founded more than 130 years ago, proud of its wide selection of 45 varieties across 5 fruits: strawberries, cherries, grapes, blueberries and prunes. You can also buy seasonal fruit at the farm shop. Note that picking here is sold by weight, not all-you-can-eat.

Fruit & Tomato Imai Farm

A relatively new farm founded in 2015. Alongside cherries, prunes and grapes, it stands out for offering cherry tomato picking. It's small, but its selection has real character, making it a good fit if you'd like to try something beyond fruit.

Check the official website for prices and hours.

Farm Map

Use the map to see the area of Niki where the farms are clustered.

How to Choose: By Fruit and by Trip Style

If you can't decide which farm to visit or when, here are some suggestions by scenario to help you pick the right farm.

If cherries are what you're after: Peak season is late June to mid-July. Sakuranbo-yama Tourist Farm (the largest, no time limit) or Kokaen (rain-shelter greenhouses, 50 varieties) are good choices. On days when the weather looks unsettled, Kokaen's covered greenhouses really come in handy.

For families with children: Ohno-en, with free admission for preschoolers, is easy on the wallet. You can let kids eat organically grown fruit with peace of mind. Sakuranbo-yama Tourist Farm also has prices for ages 3 and up and is well set up for families.

If you want to take your time: Sakuranbo-yama Tourist Farm's all-you-can-eat plan with no time limit is ideal. You can spend a relaxed day wandering among about 5,000 fruit trees of 5 varieties.

For autumn fruit: September and October are grape and apple season. Sakuranbo-yama Tourist Farm's autumn fruit full course (2025: adults ¥2,000) and Senoo Tourist Farm's "pick-anything" are popular.

If you want to compare lots of varieties: Murata Orchard's 45 varieties are an unbeatable selection. Since fruit is sold by weight, you can choose just the ones you like and take them home.

For more on cherry picking, see also The Complete Guide to Cherry Picking in Niki, Yoichi and Akaigawa 2026.

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Getting There from Otaru

Many people visit Niki as an extension of a trip to Otaru, so it pays to know your options in advance. By car you can head straight to the farms, but there are a few things to keep in mind if you use public transportation.

From Otaru Station to Niki Station, a local train on the JR Hakodate Main Line takes about 35 minutes (approximate). The fare is around ¥670 (approximate); check JR Hokkaido's official website or Ekitan for the latest fares and timetables.

Trains are infrequent, with only about one or two per hour, so we strongly recommend checking the timetable before you set off. Yoichi Station is the next station from Niki Station, about 6–8 minutes away.

Note that Niki Station is unstaffed. There may be no tourist information office or taxi stand at the station, so if you plan to take a taxi, it's safest to book one by phone in advance.

From Niki Station to the farms

Most farms are in farmland far from the station, so we recommend visiting by car or taxi. A rental car makes it easy to visit several farms and gives you room for your bags.

For details on getting from Otaru to Yoichi and Niki, see Access Guide from Otaru to Yoichi and Niki.

If you're coming from Sapporo, Sapporo to Otaru: JR Rapid Train Access Guide is also helpful.