Marusei Orchard

Marusei Orchard

At Marusei Orchard, you can enjoy seasonal fruit picking as well as beautiful rural views. You can even treat yourself to delicious sweet treats made using fresh fruit at their onsite cafe! (The cafe menu changes by season).

Fruit-Picking Experience Info & Booking

See more information about fruit picking in Fukushima City here.

Venue Details

Venue Details
Websitehttps://www.maruseifukushima.com/en/(Japanese)
Contact

Marusei Orchard

(+81) 24-541-4465

Best Season
  • Summer
  • Autumn
Opening Hours

8:00 AM - 5:30 PM (Opens at 9:00 AM on Sundays). <br>Fruit picking from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Closed during winter.

Entrance FeeFruit picking menu is seasonal and is subject to change.
Access Details
AccessMorimae 50-1, Hirano, Iizaka-machi, Fukushima City, Fukushima Pref. 960-0231
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Getting there

By Car: 7 min by car from Fukushima-Iizaka I.C. exit off the Tohoku Expressway

By Train: 25 min by taxi from Fukushima Station (JR Tohoku Main Line)
 
Mapcode for Car GPS: 76 247 215*13
 
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