Yamakawa’s Apple Orchard — Local services in Nagano

This was my first time visiting an apple orchard, and it was an amazing experience from start to finish! Me and my buddies were welcomed with the opportunity to taste the apples they offered, which were absolutely delicious. 🍏🍎 On top of that, we were given a wonderful lesson about the different types of apples, the orchard itself, and its rich history. It was such a special touch to learn so much! 📚

Dice was our amazing host! He was incredibly kind and knowledgeable, and his English is fantastic. He took the time to answer all of our questions and really made us feel at home. His passion for the orchard and its apples truly shone through, and we learned so much from him. 🍂

He was also so patient with us while we took many, many photos 📸 and even helped us get some great shots!

My friend, who had originally booked the experience, couldn’t make it, but the orchard was so understanding about the change. Of course, we made sure to pick up some apples for her—she would have loved it! 🍏❤️

We also loved hearing how Dice helps out his dad, who is still working hard in the field. I hope his father stays healthy and strong for many more seasons! 💪👨‍🌾

If Dice happens to be reading this—keep being yourself! You’re such an awesome person, and it’s clear how much love and care you put into your work. I truly hope your orchard lasts a lifetime, because it’s a real gem. ✨

🌟 Tip for visitors: The roads leading to the orchard are a bit narrow and it’s in a residential area, so just be careful and mindful when driving. 🚗🛤️

I’m already looking forward to my next visit in August for some peaches and pears! 🍑🍐 See you soon!

Note to DICE: Oh, I was able to make some delicious apple sauce!—so tasty! 😋🍎 I have become more of an...

We had a fantastic apple picking experience this morning! We visited mid October. Our host gave us a tour of his beautiful orchard and apple growing process and made us feel at home. It did not feel commercialised, but rather a personalised and intimate tour into the life of a local Nagano farmer.

We had to postpone our visit from yesterday due to heavy rain, but the host still gave us a warm welcome today. He is used to receiving a lot of international visitors especially from Asia and Singapore!

It is good to contact him via text in advance for him to accommodate your visit. He is fluent in English so highly recommend this orchard for international visitors especially. He is very responsive over text. If he is not able to reply immediately, he will reply you soon as he can.

We deeply appreciated his hospitality and kindness and would highly recommend this...

The host was absolutely amazing, one of the friendliest people I’ve met in Japan! From the moment we arrived, he made us feel so welcome and took the time to share stories about his orchard and the apple varieties he grows. The apples themselves were unbelievably fresh and crisp, you can really taste the difference compared to store-bought ones.

What surprised me most was that the owner spoke fluent English, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable.

If you ever visit Nagano, this is truly a hidden gem worth making a trip for. You’ll not only get to taste some of the best apples in Japan but also meet a wonderful host who clearly loves what he does. Highly...