Let's grow green papaya!

We are now accepting reservations for harvesting experiences

Let's grow papayas in Amakusa!

Early summer: plant the seedlings, summer: fertilize and water, autumn: harvest.

Green papaya is highly nutritious, so be sure to give it a try!

Plant the seedlings in May

Each group that participates will be asked to plant one seedling.

*The tour will take place around May depending on the weather and other factors. If there are two or fewer participants, you may be grouped together with other participants.

Look how it's grown

In the latter half of August, check the plant to see how it has grown, then fertilize and water it.

Unnecessary leaves are thinned out and used to make tea.

Harvest the plump fruits from November onwards

Green papaya can be eaten as a vegetable.

*Delays may occur due to weather conditions.

Application

This is a private experience where you can safely harvest freshly picked green papayas in the fields of Amakusa Nokobo Fao. You can enjoy the fresh aroma and the unique appeal of green papayas as a food ingredient with the guidance of the farm owner. Each session is limited to one group, so you can enjoy a relaxing time with your family or friends.

Reservations can be made one week in advance. <Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays in November>


[Experience schedule (approximately 30 minutes)]

  • Reception: Please come to Amakusa Farm Workshop Fao 5 minutes before the meeting time.
  • Travel: The owner will lead the way to Shiranui Field by car (approximately 5 minutes)
  • Explanation: Harvesting methods and precautions (approx. 5 minutes)
  • Harvesting: First, gather around the papaya and take photos. Then, harvest some to take home (about 20 minutes).
  • Disbanding: Disband on site at the field


[Estimated event period]

November (Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays) <Reservations can be made one week in advance>


[Price plan (per group)]

  • Regular plan: 2,200 yen (for 2 adults/includes 2 souvenirs)
  • Family Plan: 3,300 yen (2 adults + 1 child / 2 souvenirs included)
  • Single Parent Plan: 1,650 yen (1 adult + child / 2 souvenirs included)


  • Additional number of people (without souvenirs): 550 yen/person
  • Additional number of people (including one souvenir): 1,000 yen/person

*Maximum of 6 people. Children must be family members.


[Souvenirs/Takeaway]

Take-out is limited to the amount included in your reservation plan; additional purchases are not permitted.


【Clothes and belongings】

  • Wear clothes that are easy to move in (knit outerwear is not recommended as it may get caught on branches, etc.)
  • Comfortable walking shoes (the fields are uneven)
  • Work gloves or thin gloves are useful (especially for those with sensitive skin)


[Safety/Request]

  • Please follow the instructions of staff while inside the park.
  • Do not touch any fruit that you are not going to harvest.
  • To ensure the safety of children, please do not let them run around in the fields.
  • Please be punctual as the session is time-shifted. (Even if you are late, the session will finish on time. If you are more than 20 minutes late, your session will be canceled.)


[Available in rainy and severe weather]

  • The event can be held even in light rain. (Please bring rain gear.)
  • In the event of severe weather such as a storm, the tour will be cancelled (determined by the forecast at 12 noon the previous day) and all fees will be refunded.


【cancel】

  • A 50% cancellation fee will be charged from two days prior to the reservation date.
  • There is no cancellation fee up to 3 days in advance.
  • If you are more than 20 minutes late on the day, your reservation will be canceled.


[Meeting place]

Amakusa Farm Workshop Fao (Amakusa City, Kumamoto Prefecture). After checking in, you will be guided to the fields.

A MAP link will be sent to you by email.


【reservation】

Each session is limited to one group. Please select your desired date and time from the calendar to make a reservation.