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7 Best Spots to Enjoy Strawberries in Tambasasayama!
2025/03/20

Table of Contents

1. [Experience/Purchase] Strawberry Picking at Homey Tabuchi Farm

2. [Experience] Making Jam with Locally Grown Strawberries and a Modern Factory Tour

3. [Food and Drink/Souvenirs] Specialty Cheese and Strawberries Go Great Together!

4. [Food and Drinks/Souvenirs] Strawberries with a Peach Aroma?! A Luxurious Parfait Made with a Special Variety of Strawberries!

5. [Restaurant] Still Hungry! A Healthy Strawberry Parfait for Adults.

6. [Restaurant] Try It Once and You’ll Be Hooked! Strawberry Pizza?!

7. [Cafe] Gourmet Walks in Sasayama Castle Town♪ Spring-Only Drinks to Enjoy along with the Cherry Blossoms

8. Summary

When you think of Tambasasayama, you might think of local specialties like black soybeans and chestnuts, but recently strawberry production has increased, and the high quality of the strawberries has been gaining attention.    In Tambasasayama, there are many shops where you can enjoy locally grown strawberries that have been carefully cultivated. You can savor not only strawberry-based desserts and sweets but also uniquely crafted menu items.

Please enjoy the freshness that only a strawberry-producing region can offer, experience the carefully crafted dishes that can only be produced at a local shop.

Here are some recommended shops where you can enjoy strawberries grown in Tambasasayama City!Feel free to come with your family and friends, or even by yourself and experience the deliciousness of strawberries that are unique to Tambasasayama.                                                                                                                                                         You’re sure to find a shop you’ll love!

[Experience/Purchase] Strawberry Picking at Homey Tabuchi Farm

The strawberries grown at Tamba Tabuchi Farm are the ‘Akihime’ variety, which is sweet and delicious with little acidity.The soft flesh is juicy, fragrant, and highlights its sweetness. Strawberry picking, where you can eat as many of these strawberries as you like, is very popular!

It has also received rave reviews for being ‘juicy and delicious’.In addition, the staff are very kind and have created a friendly, homey atmosphere, making it a great place for first-timers to enjoy, espeicially with children.One of the attractions is the warmth that is unique to Tambasasayama. You can enjoy picking fresh strawberries in a relaxed manner at your own pace.

11 years and older: ¥2,500
Ages 3 to 10: ¥1,500
Ages 1 to 2: ¥500
Three time slots: 10:00am, 11:00am, and 12:00pm.
Harvesting time: 30 minutes.
Reservation method: Phone (+81-90-8650-0415) or online reservation.

Freshly picked strawberries are available for sale at the farmers’ market (until mid-March).Each pack is ¥800. Please note that it may be sold out.

[Experience] Making Jam with Locally Grown Strawberries and a Modern Factory Tour

You can enjoy the experience of making jam with strawberries grown and harvested in Tambasasayama City. By making your own original jam with sweet and fragrant strawberries from Tambasasayama, you can take home a special memory and souvenir. [Available only on Tuesdays and Thursdays]

The experience is designed to ensure that even beginners can participate with confidence, and the staff will provide attentive support.In a cozy atmosphere surrounded by nature, you can experience the joy of making a jar of jam that captures the essence of Tambasasayama.

You can also tour the new, state-of-the-art factory, making it perfect for families and friends!How about trying your hand at making strawberry jam, which is perfect for creating memories of your trip or as a gift?

https://lin.ee/gUu87Qk(体験予約LINE公式アカウント)

Experience Availability: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Eligibility: Middle school students and above (Elementary school students up to three children with a guardian per group can participate. )
Duration: Approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes
Start Times: 10:00 AM and 1:30 PM
What to Bring: An apron, a bag for taking jam home, and indoor shoes for children of elementary school age and under.
Fee: 1,000 yen per person (for 3 jars of jam) – Payment in advance (online payment via the website)
(Note: Due to the nature of the service, cancellations and refunds are not accepted after reservations are confirmed.)
Capacity: Up to 10 people per session

Food and Drink/Souvenirs] Specialty Cheese and Strawberries Go Great Together!

Although the owner is a pastry chef, he also manages his own chestnut orchard and is meticulous about the ingredients he uses, sourcing seasonal produce from trusted farmers, cream cheese from Denmark and France, and eggs from free-range chickens. This is ‘Yukioka Ichirobei Western Confectionery Shop.’His Mont Blanc and cheesecake made with Tamba chestnuts are particularly renowned and popular nationwide.

Now, from Yukioka Ichirobei Western Confectionery Shop, a seasonal limited edition ‘Strawberry Cheese Tart’ has been released!Made with fresh strawberries carefully selected by a pastry chef who understands the deliciousness of seasonal ingredients, this exquisite and luxurious dessert features a perfect combination of sweet and sour strawberries and rich cheese.

The shop is filled with a wide variety of cheesecakes and wines, and just looking at them is exhilarating!Why not savor this exclusive dish available only at the Strawberry Sweets Fair and experience the arrival of spring?

Strawberry cheese tart  562 yen (tax included)

[Food and Drinks/Souvenirs] Strawberries with a Peach Aroma?! A Luxurious Parfait Made with a Special Variety of Strawberries!

‘M’s Passion’ is a shop that focuses on carefully selected local ingredients to create artistically designed sweets.At this year’s Strawberry Sweets Fair, a luxurious parfait featuring the special strawberry variety ‘Tokun’ will be available!

What is Tokun Ichigo?                                                                                                                                                                       The ‘Tokun Ichigo’ is a special strawberry variety that stands out from other strawberries, featuring a pale orange color and the fragrance of peach, coconut, and sweet caramel.It features soft and juicy flesh with a perfect balance of sweetness and acidity, along with a rich aroma that unfolds the moment you pop it in your mouth.

The ‘Tokun Strawberry Luxury Parfait’ is a stunning dessert that evokes the arrival of spring, featuring an abundance of rare ‘Tokun’ strawberries and crafted as a signature treat unique to M’s Passion.This special parfait is available for a limited time and in limited quantities, so be sure to take this opportunity to try it!

[Restaurant] Still Hungry! A Healthy Strawberry Parfait for Adults.

The ‘Gorogoro Strawberry Parfait’ is a beloved treat among strawberry lovers, featuring an indulgent use of nearly a whole pack of fresh strawberries grown locally.                                                                                                               This year both the volume and content have been enhanced!You can enjoy the Tambasasayama strawberries to your heart’s content.◎

A luxurious taste with layers of sweet and sour strawberries, homemade strawberry jam, smooth soy milk custard and panna cotta, chewy gyuhi (a type of Japanese rice cake), toasty granola, Tamba Dainagon red bean paste, and rich vanilla ice cream.Its appearance is also gorgeous, making it a truly indulgent dessert.

It’s hearty yet has a light flavor, making it a perfect after meal dessert. Sharing it with others is also highly recommended!                                           Limited time only! Don’t miss out, as it’s available only until mid-April.Reservations are recommended! Enjoy a special taste that you can’t find anywhere else.

Gorogoro Strawberry Parfait: 2,500 yen (tax included)
Orders for the parfait by itself are accepted starting from 3:00 PM.

[Restaurant] Try It Once and You’ll Be Hooked! Strawberry Pizza?!

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This authentic hearth-baked pizza restaurant uses local ingredients from Tambasasayama, run by a cheerful Japanese owner who is more like an Italian?!Every winter, we find ourselves craving the ‘Strawberry Pizza (Fragola Pizza)’ at this restaurant.This dish features plenty of sweet and juicy strawberries (Akihime) from Tamba Tabuchi Farm.

Baked at high temperatures in a brick oven, it becomes even sweeter and more fragrant, instantly captivating your heart the moment it is served at the table!

Even if you don’t like warm fruit, this limited-time pizza will have you hooked after just one bite! Around Valentine’s Day, we offer a complimentary truffle chocolate topping.Gunge Pizza’s strawberry pizza is made with a commitment to using local ingredients.It’s recommended not only for those who love sweets but also for those looking to enjoy a unique pizza.

Akihime Strawberry Fragola Pizza (Available in Big Size Only) ¥2,400

[Cafe] Gourmet Walks in Sasayama Castle Town♪ Spring-Only Drinks to Enjoy along with the Cherry Blossoms

Taisho Romankan, a popular sightseeing spot in Tambasasayama, has introduced a cute ‘Strawberry Milk Float’ that’s perfect for Spring!                                                                                                                                                                   The subtly sweet strawberry milk, made with locally grown strawberries, is topped with a generous amount of soft serve ice cream mixed with Amaou strawberries and a special vanilla.                                                                                Goes on sale from the end of March, just in time for the cherry blossom season, making it the perfect accompaniment for cherry blossom viewing!Why not enjoy a special drink that gives you a taste of Spring as you stroll through Sasayama Castle Town?

Summary

This time we have introduced strawberry sweets that you can enjoy in Tambasasayama.Sweets made with fresh strawberries from Tambasasayama City are not only gorgeous to look at but also taste amazing!You can enjoy a variety of carefully crafted treats, such as ‘strawberry parfaits,’ ‘strawberry cakes’ and also ‘strawberry picking,’ There are also unique delicacies that you can’t find anywhere else!

When you visit Tambasasayama, be sure to try the black soybeans, chestnuts, and yams, as well as the seasonal strawberry sweets and souvenirs. Some sweets are available for a limited time only, so reservations and inquiries are recommended.You may find other attractive shops by searching for ‘Tambasasayama strawberry sweets,’ ‘Tambasasayama strawberry picking,’ or ‘Tambasasayama cafes.’

✅Tambasasayama is a treasure trove of strawberry sweets!
✅You can enjoy exquisite sweets made with fresh strawberries
✅There are many spring-only menus from February to April, which is the best season!

This Spring, why not enjoy the charm of Tambasasayama while enjoying some strawberry sweets?