Tourist Farms, Orchards, and More :
Aomori Prefecture

Kuroishi Tourist Orchard (Kuroishi City) Peak Season: Sep - early Oct Enjoy a majestic view of the wide Tsugaru Plain and the 1,625-m symmetry of Mt. Iwaki as you pick Aomori's famous apples. Hours: 9:00 - 16:00 Prices: Take home \1000 Transportation: 5 mins by car from Tohoku Expwy Kuroishi IC Information: 0172-52-8898

Iwakisan Tourist Orchard (Iwaki Town) Peak Season: late July - early Nov The town of Iwaki's mountainous geography contributes to a marked differential in daytime and nighttime temperatures. This climate is extraordinarily well suited to apple cultivation, producing richly colored, sweet fruit. Hours: 8:30 - 17:00 Prices: Adult \400, Child \300 Transportation: 40 mins by Konan bus (Karekidaira Rte, Tourist Orchard stop) from Hirosaki Sta Information: 0172-83-2746

Aomori Tourist Apple Orchards (Aomori City) Try picking many kinds of apples! Season and Hours: Aug 1 (Fri) - Nov 15 (Sat), 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Admission: Elem S 300 yen; Adult 450 yen Access: Take the Tamogino-bound city bus or the Tamogisawa-bound city bus from Aomori Sta, then get off at Tamogino stop Information: 017-738-3428