A bbq feast spread with wood fired pizzas, yakitori and apple juice
A bbq feast spread with wood fired pizzas, yakitori and apple juice

Seasonal Event

Seasonal Event

Ends 5 November 2025!

Kuroishi, Aomori
3 hours (from 10:30am)
Min 2, Max 6

Orchard Feast: Apple Picking & BBQ in Kuroishi

What you can expect

Pick up and drop off from Kuroishi Station

Unlimited apple picking and eating

A BBQ lunch with wood fired pizza, yakitori, seafood and more!

Make your own apple pies using apples you harvested on the day

Tea, soft drinks and apple juice (local craft beer & sake are available as an add on for ¥3,000 per person)

Location & how to get there

Located in Kuroishi, Aomori which is easily accessible if you're visiting Akita, Hirosaki or Kuroishi!

Transportation is provided to and from Kuroishi Station or from your hotel in Kuroishi if you are staying here (please specify in the comments when booking or email bookings@dokodiscover.com)

Free parking is also available if you are driving

Description

Escape the city and immerse yourself in the scenic orchards of Kuroishi, Aomori - Japan's apple capital!

Start your day surrounded by the crisp air and endless rows of apple trees as you hand pick and eat your own fresh, juicy apples straight from the source whilst learning about the incredible efforts that go into growing these incredibly versatile fruits.

After picking, you'll enjoy a wood-fired BBQ experience, dining on wood fired pizzas, yakitori, seafood and more! To cap off the feast, you'll get to make your own apple pies using apples you harvest on the day!

Whether you're travelling with your significant other, friends or family, this is your chance to experience Kuroishi's rich food culture and hospitality, experiencing Japan's incredible fruits directly from the source.

Kuroishi is a perfect place to visit for a day trip or overnight trip if you're visiting Aomori Prefecture and is not far from places like Hirosaki, Akita and Aomori city.

Other things to note

Prices are ¥7,500 for children up to 12 years old

Apple picking is available from 1 September to 15 September and 25 October to 5 November (in between these dates candy apple making will replace apple picking at a discounted rate)

Yakitori (bbq skewers) includes innards so please specify in the comments when booking if you do not eat innards

Please also specify any other dietary requirements that you may have

Meet the chefs

This exclusive experience is brought together by Ruobing and her family

The experience will take place at their apple orchard

Originally from Taiwan, Ruobing has been living in Japan for x years and her family speaks English, Mandarin and Japanese!

As seen on Instagram

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