Sunflower Fields Day Trip with Peach Picking from Tokyo

After meeting your tour conductor, you will board the bus and head into the countryside of Yamanashi, an area celebrated for its fruit farms and wide mountain views. Your first stop is a sunflower field in either Akeno or Katsunuma, selected according to the best blooming conditions on the day. These fields are a classic symbol of Japanese summer, with countless bright yellow sunflowers stretching across open land and creating a cheerful, photo‑friendly landscape. Sunflowers here typically bloom from mid‑July through late August, although timing can vary slightly depending on weather conditions. Walk along the paths between the flowers, admire the contrast of yellow petals against summer skies and distant hills, and capture seasonal photos that many travelers associate with warm‑weather Japan. The open setting and clear layout make this a refreshing and uplifting way to begin the day.

Next, the bus travels to the Hokuto area, where you will enjoy a buffet lunch that blends international flavors with local tradition. The restaurant serves a wide selection of dishes, allowing you to choose freely from Swiss‑style specialties such as rich pot‑au‑feu and cheese dishes, alongside Yamanashi’s well‑known regional foods, including houtou and vegetable‑focused recipes made with local produce. This lunch is designed to let you taste many flavors in one sitting—perfect for travelers who want variety without having to choose just one main dish. The spacious setting and relaxed atmosphere make it easy to enjoy your meal at your own pace while taking a break from sightseeing. Menu items may vary depending on ingredient availability, ensuring a fresh, seasonal experience.

The journey continues to the Kikyoya Head Office Factory, home of one of Yamanashi’s most famous traditional sweets. Here, you’ll take part in the lively Shingen Mochi filling experience, a popular activity that combines fun, speed, and a bit of strategy. Using a dedicated bag, you’ll try to fit as many individually wrapped shingen mochi as possible within the set rules, creating an exciting challenge enjoyed by visitors of all ages. Shingen mochi is a soft rice cake coated with roasted soybean flour and served with rich brown sugar syrup, and it is deeply tied to Yamanashi’s food culture. After the experience, you’ll also have time to browse the shop for local sweets and souvenirs, making it easy to take a piece of Yamanashi home with you.

Your final stop takes you to Fuefuki, widely known as one of Japan’s top peach‑growing regions. Here, you will enjoy all‑you‑can‑eat peach picking, tasting fruit at the peak of ripeness directly from the orchard. Yamanashi peaches are prized for their large size, juicy flesh, and fragrant sweetness, and summer is the best time to experience them at their freshest. As you walk among the trees, you’ll learn how to select ripe peaches and enjoy the simple pleasure of tasting seasonal fruit surrounded by the orchard landscape. This activity is a highlight for many visitors, offering a hands‑on connection to Japan’s agricultural traditions.