Persimmon Picking in Nishi-ku, Kobe 2026

Dates & time: October 17, 2026 (Sat) - November 23, 2026 (Mon) Varies by farm (Tomokiyo: weekends and holidays only, 10:00–15:00; Kizu: 10:00–16:00)
Until around mid-November, ending when the fruit runs out
Price & booking: Entry: ¥1,000 adults / ¥500 children (age 4 to elementary school). Take-home persimmons at Tomokiyo start at ¥500 per kg. Both farms require a phone booking. Kizu accepts individual bookings up to the day itself and does not take groups.
Venue & access: Tomokiyo Persimmon Farm (Hasetani) and Kizu Persimmon Farm (Oshibedani) Tomokiyo: "Sukoyaka Bus" community bus from the east exit of Seishin-chuo Station (weekends and holidays; book online at least 1 hour ahead). Kizu: about 2 km from the Shinki Bus "Kowata-eki" stop. Both farms have parking.

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Why You Should Visit

Two farms registered with the Kobe Tourism and Horticulture Association in Hasetani and Oshibedani, Nishi-ku, open their orchards for persimmon picking. Entry is ¥1,000 for adults and ¥500 for children aged 4 to elementary school, and both farms take bookings by phone. Tomokiyo Persimmon Farm in Hasetani grows Hyogo-certified persimmons, opens on weekends and holidays only, and sells extra fruit by weight. Kizu Persimmon Farm in Oshibedani sits on a hilltop and grows the Fuyu variety. Both let you bring a packed lunch, making this an easy autumn weekend outing for families.

Farms

Shop List & Map

NOTE

At the farms

The farms provide scissors for picking and knives for peeling
The orchards are on slopes

Rain

Picking may be cancelled after rain on the day or the day before; check with the farm if the weather looks doubtful

※Enquiries: Kobe Tourism and Horticulture Association, 078-991-1557

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FAQ

Do I need to book?

Yes, both farms take bookings by phone. Tomokiyo answers on weekdays during the season, and Kizu accepts bookings up to the day itself.

Can I bring my dog?

Kizu allows pets; Tomokiyo does not.

Can we bring a packed lunch?

Yes, at both farms.