ぶどう狩り体験のおすすめエリアは？

関東から近い山梨・長野はぶどうの産地として有名。1位山梨・2位長野・3位山形で全国の収穫量の5割を占めています。アクティビティジャパンのぶどう狩りランキング1位も山梨で、東京や神奈川発のお得なバスツアーが人気です。2位の岡山では試食付きのシャインマスカットプランが好評、3位の群馬は格安で楽しめる巨峰狩りがおすすめです。4位の愛知には東海随一の規模のハウス栽培ぶどう園があり雨の日でも楽しめるほか、川遊びやBBQなどもできる人気の農園です。5位の秋田にはシャインマスカットの食べ放題や時期によってピオーネなどの高級品種を食べられる贅沢プランも。6位の佐賀は巨峰食べ放題や収穫したぶどうのジャム作りが人気です。

ぶどう狩りに必要な物は？

ぶどう園の予約プランであれば、ぶどう狩りに必要な持ち物や道具（はさみ・ざる・シートなど）は無料・料金込みで貸し出してくれることがほとんどですが、農園によっても違いがあるので体験前に確認しておきましょう。中にはお弁当販売・持ち込みOKの場合や、BBQ（バーベキュー）が楽しめる農園もあり、ぶどう棚の下でお腹いっぱいピクニック気分を味わえます。果汁でベタベタになることを考えウェットティッシュやタオル、水、ごみをまとめておくビニール袋などを持参すると便利。虫よけスプレーもあると快適です。

ぶどう狩りするのにおすすめの服装は？

ぶどうの果汁は服につくとなかなか取れないので、汚れても良い服装がおすすめ。子供と一緒の場合は食事用エプロンや着替えがあると安心です。日差しが気になる方は帽子や日焼け止めの準備も忘れずに。蚊などの虫よけ対策に、長袖または羽織りもの・長ズボンで出来るだけ肌の露出を避けましょう。女性や子供も台に登ったりしゃがんだりすることが多いので、簡単には脱げないスニーカー・スカートより動きやすいズボンがおすすめです。

雨の日でもぶどう狩りは体験可能？

ハウス栽培やぶどう園の一部がビニールハウスになっている農園では、そのまま快適にぶどう狩りが楽しめます。一部ぶどうの木の上にビニールがかかっているような雨よけ栽培の場合は、横雨が入るので傘が必要です。雨除けなどがない農園の場合も、傘を持ちながらの収穫はとても不便なので、大雨でない限りはレインコートがおすすめ。農園によっては無料で貸し出してくれる場所もあります。土は柔らかくぬかるみやすいので長靴が大活躍。事前に体験するぶどう農園の情報を調べておきましょう。

2024 National Grape Picking Popularity Ranking & Tourism Leisure Guide

Updated: 2021/08/25

Activity Japan editorial department

This time Special feature on grape hunting, which is popular during the autumn holiday season.

Grape picking It is attractive to be able to taste fresh grapes on the spot. Grape that is steadfastly popular as the taste of autumn. Not only is it delicious, but it is also a fruit with a round shape and a beautiful appearance.
Recently, there are many seedless grapes, which makes it easier to eat, which is another reason for its popularity. It is popular with a wide range of age groups from small children to adults and seniors.

In the article Types and characteristics of grapes Explain. Time and season when you can experience grape hunting I will also tell you.
Besides, by area Grape hunting popularity ranking Also introduced.

I want to experience it after picking grapes, Recommended activities / leisure I will also tell you!
Please enjoy the taste of autumn, grape picking and the holiday season to your heart's content!

table of contents

1 Grape producing area
2 Types and characteristics of grapes
3 What is the season and season for grapes?
4 Popular grape hunting area 1st place: Yamanashi
- 4.1 Yamanashi / Nirasaki grape / peach cultivation experience with souvenir wine
- 4.2 Recommended after grape hunting! Yamanashi's popular activities / experiences
5 Popular grape hunting area 2nd place: Okayama
6 Popular grape hunting area 3rd place: Gunma
- 6.1 Recommended after grape hunting! Gunma's popular activities / experiences
7 Popular grape hunting area 4th place: Aichi
- 7.1 Aichi / Okazaki Kyoho / Seedless Delaware / Sweet Steuben Grape Picking Experience
- 7.2 Recommended after grape hunting! Popular activities and experiences in Aichi
8 Popular grape hunting area 5th place: Akita
9 Popular grape hunting area 6th place: Saga
- 9.1 Saga / All-you-can-eat 30 minutes Takeaway is also possible
- 9.2 Popular activities and experiences in Saga that you want to enjoy after picking grapes
10 Let's enjoy the taste of autumn and grapes!
11 Frequently Asked Questions about Grape Picking

Grape producing area

Introducing the yield of grapes by prefecture.

According to the data of 2020 (Reiwa 2) First place is Yamanashi The yield is 35,000 tons. It accounts for 21% of the total. 2nd place is Nagano The yield is 32,300 tons, but the total ratio is 20%, which is close to Yamanashi.
3rd place Yamagata , 4th place Okayama And then Hokkaido in 5th place Is ranked in.

Yamanashi and Nagano, which are close to Kanto, are famous for producing grapes. Yamanashi (1st place), Nagano (2nd place), and Yamagata (3rd place) account for 50% of the national yield.

In fact, the vines are cultivated in the largest area among the fruit trees grown in Hokkaido, which ranks 5th!
Did you know
The production of processed products such as wine is thriving in Hokkaido.

1st place: Yamanashi 35,000t (21%)
2nd place: Nagano 32,300t (20%)
3rd place: Yamagata 15,500t (9%)
4th place: Okayama 13,900t (9%)
5th place: Hokkaido 6,940t (4%)

─ Source "Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries: 2nd year of Reiwa Japan None, Grape result Tree area, yield and shipment amount"

After explaining the origin of grapes, we will introduce the types and characteristics.

Types and characteristics of grapes

It is said that there are about 10,000 kinds of grapes in the world, including rare ones in Japan. About 100 species Is cultivated. Of these, 50 to 60 types of grapes are on the market. You can see that it is widely loved by people.

The types of grapes can be broadly divided by origin and color. .. There are two origins, European and American. The colors are divided into black, red, and green.

I will explain the characteristics of the place of origin and color and typical grapes, so let's take a look together.

Grape: By origin

European descent

Grape native to Europe. Since it grows in a dry area with little rain, it is vulnerable to diseases and it takes time to grow in Japan.
It has a low acidity and a high sugar content and is delicious. The skin is thinner and larger than American grapes.
Typical grapes: green Shine Muscat , Areki, Rosary Bianco Black / Brazil, Wink Red / Saneelyche, Kaiji

American descent

Grape native to the United States. Because it grows in a rainy climate, it is resistant to diseases.
It is also easy to grow in Japan, which has a lot of rain. The grains are small and the sugar content is high. It is difficult to eat the whole skin because the skin is thick.
Typical grapes: Green / Portland, Niagara Black / Black Steuben , Concord Red Delaware

Next, we will classify the grapes by color and explain the characteristics of each.

Grape: by color

Black

The grape skin is dark purple and rich in anthocyanins. There are many large grapes, high sugar content and rich aroma. ..
Typical black grapes: Kyoho , Pione

Reddish

The skin of the grape is purplish red. The grain size varies depending on the variety. The sugar content of the fruit is high, but the sweetness is refreshing compared to black grapes. ..
Typical red grapes: Delaware , Kaiji

Green

The skin of the grape is light green like jade. It is characterized by less acidity and astringency than black and red grapes. Rich scent and refreshing sweetness. Many varieties have thin skin and can be eaten as they are ..
Typical green grapes: Shine Muscat , Seto Giants

Recently, the most popular grapes in Japan are " Large grain, seedless, skin-friendly, high sugar content ”.
The trend is for grapes that have Shine Muscat as their parents, and they are actively bred.

The features of the main grapes are introduced below.

Delaware

A representative of seedless grapes. It is said that it entered Japan in 1872 (Meiji 5). The most popular grapes .. The skin is purplish red.

One grain is small and the size is about 1 cm. Strong sweetness and moderate acidity there is. The feature is that the skin and fruit are easy to separate and easy to eat.

Kyoho

" King of grapes It is also said that it is widely popular from children to seniors. The skin is black-purple and has a large size of 10g to 15g per grain, which makes it very satisfying to eat.

The sugar content is very high at 18 to 20 degrees, Rich sweetness and gentle acidity Is an exquisite balance. Juicy and juicy.

Shine Muscat

Shine Muscat was born by the National Agriculture and Food Research Organization, which is a research institute for food and agriculture, by crossing Akitsu No. 21 and Hakunan. It is a new grape that was registered as a variety in 2006.

It is a beautiful green like jade and is also popular as a gift. The skin is thin and adheres to the fruit, so you can eat it as it is. The grains are large oval and the fruits are tight and have a crisp texture. There is an elegant Muscat scent.

The sugar content is as high as around 20 degrees, but some reach 25 degrees. Grape that has become popular in recent years because it has little acidity and can be eaten with the skin. is.

Pione

Pione is a grape variety born in Shizuoka and Izu by crossing Kyoho and Kanon Whole Muscat.
The name Pione comes from the Italian word "pioneer".

Each grain weighs about 15 to 20g and is larger than Kyoho. In the rich sweetness of Kyoho, the mellow scent of Muscat and the refreshing acidity It has a clean aftertaste.

Seto Giants

It is a grape variety born in Okayama by crossing Guzalkara native to Russia and Neo Muscat native to Okayama.

Each grain weighs 20g, but up to 30g of grapes. The feature is that the size of one grain is the largest among white grapes .. It has a cute shape that is tight like a peach.

There is not much scent compared to Shine Muscat. The skin is thin and has a slight astringency, which enhances the sweetness.

Minori Fuji

A grape variety born in Fujisawa, Kanagawa by crossing Pione and Ikawa No. 682. The name comes from Minoru in Fujisawa.

The characteristic of Fuji Minoru is that the grains are large. Usually about 500 yen coins It can be as big as a ping-pong ball at the maximum. Jumbo grapes that are satisfying to eat with one grain ..

It has a high sugar content, but it is lighter than Kyoho. It is said. The flesh is tender, has a lot of juice, and has a juicy taste.

Steuben

It was born in New York, USA by crossing Wayne and Sheridan. The size of one grain is about 3-5g.

High sugar content and low acidity Characterized by the taste. Rich sweetness like honey there is. It is also popular as a souvenir because it has a long shelf life. It has a weak aroma and is eaten with its skin.