Going strawberry picking in Tokyo? How to choose a farm close to the station and easy to reach

When you think of strawberry picking, do you imagine driving out to the suburbs? In fact, there are farms close to a station right in Tokyo that you can easily reach by train.

Without having to drive, getting there is less of a burden on a weekend date or with small children, and you can also go shopping or have a meal on the way home.
This article is for anyone looking for an easy-to-reach strawberry farm in Tokyo. We'll share the points to check so you choose the right farm and a farm we recommend that meets every condition.

Choose with confidence: four points for finding a farm close to the station and easy to reach

To enjoy strawberry picking comfortably in Tokyo, it isn't enough for a farm to simply be in Tokyo. We recommend checking the following four points.

1. Can you get there within a 10-minute walk of the station?

Even when a farm advertises that it's close to the station, you may actually need to change to a bus or walk a long way. Check on a map or similar that it's within a 10-minute walk of the nearest station.
Areas you can reach in about 30 to 40 minutes by train from central Tokyo, such as Shinjuku or Shibuya, are especially good for a half-day outing.

2. Does raised-bed growing make it easy to enter with a stroller or wheelchair?

If you'd rather not worry about dirty clothes and shoes, choose a farm with raised-bed growing, where the strawberries are at waist to chest height. You don't need to crouch, so it's less tiring and more comfortable.
At farms designed with wide aisles, you can also enter smoothly with a stroller or wheelchair. It's also worth checking whether they have lower shelves that small children can easily reach.

3. An on-site cafe and good facilities (lockers, restrooms and more)

Recently, farms with a cafe where you can eat sweets made with freshly picked strawberries have become popular.
And at farms with free lockers for coats and bags, plus clean flush toilets and hand-washing stations, you can travel light and concentrate on strawberry picking without worrying about your belongings.

4. An easy-to-use booking system and experience plans

Strawberry picking in Tokyo is very popular, so farms are generally reservation only. It's convenient if you can check availability online 24 hours a day and complete your booking and payment there.
Also check whether a farm offers what suits your group, such as a quick "30-minute all-you-can-eat" for enjoying delicious strawberries or a longer-stay plan where you can relax.

Meets every condition: Fuchu Strawberry Picking Farm, reachable by train

Fuchu Strawberry Picking Farm in Fuchu, Tokyo, meets all of the points above.
With the concept of "strawberry picking you can reach by train," our farm offers an out-of-the-ordinary experience right next to the city.

• Excellent access from central Tokyo
  We're just an 8-minute walk from Bubaigawara Station, about 30 minutes from Shinjuku Station on the Keio Line. It's a great location that's easy to visit even without a car.
• Reassuring raised-bed growing and lockers
  With our spacious aisles, you can come in with a stroller. We also have lower shelves where children can pick strawberries themselves. And with free lockers for your bags, you can travel light and enjoy the 30-minute all-you-can-eat (with free refills of condensed milk).
• Our own Tokyo Strawberry Cafe on site
  There's a cafe right next to the greenhouses, and no reservation is needed. After strawberry picking, enjoy superb parfaits and sweets made with plenty of fresh strawberries harvested every morning.

New facility: floating strawberries? Flying Strawberry Tokyo has opened too

In addition, our sister facility Flying Strawberry Tokyo has newly opened a 7-minute walk from Nishifu Station on the JR Nambu Line.

Featuring "hanging growing equipment that moves up and down," a first for Tokyo, it offers a curious space where you're surrounded by strawberries on all sides. This is a plan with a drink bar where you can take your time, perfect for anyone who wants a picnic-like feeling.

Summary: go strawberry picking in Tokyo by train this weekend!

When choosing a strawberry picking farm in Tokyo, the key to getting it right is to check how close it is to the station, facilities such as raised-bed growing, whether there's a cafe, and how convenient online booking is.

At Fuchu Strawberry Picking Farm and Flying Strawberry Tokyo, excellent facilities and easy-to-reach locations let families, couples and friends make wonderful memories.
If your weekend is free, check availability on our website and come taste fresh, sweet strawberries!