Enjoy a parfait from Okayama, the kingdom of fruits!

Okayama is known as the "Fruit Kingdom." Okayama, the "Land of Sunshine," has a warm climate, so many delicious fruits are grown here, including white peaches, muscat grapes, and pione grapes. While they're delicious eaten raw, the "fruit parfaits" made with ice cream and sauces are also exquisite.

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Okayama Prefecture Tourism Federation

Okayama Prefecture is located in the Center of Western Japan and is known as the "Land of Sunshine" due to its warm climate and little rain throughout the year. It's conveniently located halfway between famous tourist destinations like Kyoto, Osaka, and Hiroshima! It's also the gateway to Shikoku via the Seto. Okayama is also known as the "Fruit Okayama," and the fruits that are sun-drenched in the warm climate of the Setouchi are of the highest quality in terms of sweetness, aroma, and flavor. You can enjoy seasonal fruits such as white peaches, Muscat grapes, and Pione grapes! Okayama is also home to world-class tourist spots, including Okayama Castle, Okayama Korakuen Garden, one of Japan's three most famous gardens, and Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, which boasts history, culture, and art!

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"Okayama, the city of fruit parfaits"

Okayama City promotes its local fruits as "Okayama, the City of Fruit Parfaits." There are many shops that offer parfaits that are unique in both taste and appearance, and you can enjoy unique fruit parfaits at hotels, cafes, Western-style pastry shops, and more. Another appealing feature is that the fruits used as toppings change depending on the season. The official website lists shops in each area of ​​the city. There is also a map, so please refer to it ♪

Okayama, the city of fruit parfaits, official website

We've picked out some restaurants where you can pick fruit and enjoy parfaits!

There is also a cafe on-site. A fruit orchard where you can enjoy seasonal flavors

Waterwheel Village Fruittopia

3974-20 Higashi Mitsunari, Yakage-cho, Oda-gun, Okayama Prefecture 714...

This is a facility where you can enjoy harvesting experiences such as picking seasonal fruits grown on a lush farm and digging potatoes. We offer experience plans such as strawberry picking in the spring, pear picking and grape picking from summer to fall. All freshly picked fruits are delicious and popular with families with children. Additionally, in the fall, the town's specialty ``Yam Festival'' is held, where you can enjoy dishes made with fresh yam. The cafe menu, which uses fruit such as parfaits and drinks, is also popular.

You can also enjoy sweets such as additive-free soft serve ice cream made with 100% Nishiawakura Village milk and waffles.

BASE101%-NISHIAWAKURA-

461-1 Nagao, Nishiawakura Village, Aida District, Okayama Prefecture　...

BASE101% is a multi-purpose center designed to “create discovery.” We offer wood supplies for DIY at reasonable prices and host stores recommending an original range of local souvenir goods. Part of the woodworking factory premises is refurbished to café and restaurant. You can buy the artworks of local artisans and specialty food at the stores. The restaurant welcomes you with a menu of various vegetables and fresh wild game meat prepared at their kitchen, and for dessert, you can enjoy additive-free waffles and soft serve ice cream made of 100% Nishiawakura milk. Strawberry picking activity is also available from January to May at the Strawberry house alongside the center.

The largest comprehensive tourist farm in Chugoku and Shikoku

Nomaru Gardening Kibiji Farm

719-1164 411-1 Nishigun, Soja City, Okayama Prefecture

It is one of the largest comprehensive tourist farms in Chugoku and Shikoku. Strawberry picking is popular, with about 40,000 people visiting each year. Their soft serve ice cream made with freshly picked strawberries from the farm is also popular. The park also has a direct sales store selling flowers, vegetables, and processed products, as well as a bakery.

Experience Peach Picking and strawberry picking at this tourist farm!

Yoshii Farm

1077 Nibori Higashi, Akaiwa City, Okayama Prefecture 701-2434

This is an experience-based tourist farm located in a location blessed with nature. It mainly consists of a peach garden and a strawberry house, and you can enjoy seasonal fruit picking and all-you-can-eat meals. There are about 80 peach trees, mainly white peach varieties, and there are 13 varieties ranging from early to late, so you can enjoy them for a long time. The popular strawberry varieties are Akihime, Benihoppe, and Sagahonoka. Since it is done inside a greenhouse, it is warm, and the raised cultivation allows you to pick strawberries while standing. We also have condensed milk service and a house that accommodates wheelchair users.

Kurashiki Afternoon Tea

" Kurashiki Afternoon Tea" is a Kurashiki -style adaptation of "Afternoon Tea," an elegant tea ceremony originating in England where tea is enjoyed with light meals and sweets, and will be held at stores in Kurashiki City. Okayama's seasonal specialty fruits are always used, with "peaches or grapes" in the summer and "strawberries" in the winter. The winter version allows you to taste sweets and light meals made with strawberries from Okayama Prefecture, and not only is it Instagram-worthy, it is also very filling. All stores offer "two drinks included, unlimited refills, or tea served in a pot." Enjoy a slightly luxurious tea time filled with the essence of Kurashiki.

Kurashiki Afternoon Tea Official Website

Kurashiki Momoko Kurashiki main store

710-0054 4-1 Honmachi, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture

You can enjoy parfaits, crepes, gelato, juices, etc. made with plenty of seasonal fruits.

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