[Harvest only] Awaji Island is one of Japan's top olive growing areas. Find out how olives are grown! Learn about the hard work of olive farming and the health benefits of olive oil, and experience harvesting olives, surrounded by the incredible nature of Awaji Island

The warm climate and long hours of sunlight on Awaji Island make it ideal for growing food crops, including olives. Experience harvesting olives at one of the island's many olive farms. Includes a bottle of olive oil as a souvenir (1 bottle per group). We are looking forward to your visit.

Infomation

Minimum Number of Passengers: 2 people [Limited to 1 group]
Participation Restrictions: 20 people [Limited to 1 group]
Meeting and Exchange Areas: [Meeting place (1)] If the experience location is in Sumoto or Minami Awaji, meet at Lawson Minami Awaji Yamazoe Hokudan-cho Ikuha store parking lot
164-5 Yamazoe, Minami Awaji, Hyogo Prefecture
[Meeting place (2)] If the experience location is in Awaji, meet at Lawson or 406-2 Ikuha, Awaji, Hyogo Prefecture
Open Period: Closed on certain days
Tour Schedule: 1) Morning session: We will gather at the meeting place and guide you to the olive farm by car. Please follow in your own car (Approx. 5 to 15 minutes) Travel in your own car 10:00 a.m. Harvesting experience 12:00 p.m. Finish. After the experience, you can eat lunch under the olive trees.
2) Afternoon session: We will gather at the meeting place and guide you to the olive farm by car. Please follow in your own car (Approx. 5 to 15 minutes) The experience location is subject to change depending on olive variety and season. Travel in your own car 2:00 p.m. Harvesting experience 4:00 p.m. Finish
Required Time: 2.5 hours
Provision of Meals: Meals are provided
Open to meal requests: *Lunch fee Bento boxes can be provided. (Separate fee required) If you require a bento box, please contact Awajishima Olive Association by telephone (0799-38-6161)
Notes: *The experience location is subject to change depending on olive variety and season. We will inform you of the meeting place after your booking is confirmed. There are no restrooms at the olive farm. The harvesting experience takes approximately two hours. Please use the restroom before meeting.
Related websites: https://www.awajishima-kanko.jp/taiken/detail.php?id=51

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Last update : 30 Oct 2024