Information checked: August 6, 2026, 8:30 AM JST.
Harucoco Farm’s official listing places the Lake Yamanaka blueberry season from early July through late August. The farm is a short drive from Yamanakako Interchange, but its closing days are irregular, so same-day confirmation matters.
Key Facts For Travelers
What The Picking Plan Includes
The official listing describes an unlimited-time all-you-can-eat and harvesting plan. Visitors of elementary-school age and older receive a take-home pack to fill with berries they pick. The farm grows about 30 varieties, so the available fruit can change as different berries ripen.
Children aged four are charged ¥600, while children under three enter free. The listing says children aged four and younger receive the all-you-can-eat portion only rather than the take-home harvesting pack.
How To Plan An August Visit
The farm lists irregular closing days and asks visitors to check its website. Fruit availability is also seasonal, so do not treat the late-August end date as a guarantee that every variety or time slot will remain available.
The site is at roughly 1,000 meters elevation. Sun protection, water, and shoes suitable for a cultivated field are sensible even when the lakeside air feels cooler than Tokyo.
Traveler Actions
- Check the farm’s current opening notice before leaving, especially on weekdays or late in August.
- Arrive before the 4:30 PM final admission time and allow time to pick without rushing.
- Bring sun protection, drinking water, and practical closed-toe shoes.
- Confirm the age-based price and take-home-pack rules for children in your group.
- Use the on-site parking or arrange a taxi; the official listing describes access by car rather than a direct public-transport stop.
Official Sources
Update History
- August 6, 2026: Created from the official season, hours, admission, access, parking, and irregular-closure information.
