Description

Overview

Crown Melon is a brand name of muskmelon produced in the western part of Shizuoka prefecture.
When you visit fruit and vegetable shops in Japan, you can see a whole Crown Melon which is sold at 10,000 JPY or more.
In this tour, you can gain a better understanding of this Japanese most luxury fruit by visiting greenhouses, listening to the passion and stories of producing Crown Melon from farmers and of course tasting it.
Why not Indulge in Japan’s Premier Crown Melon!

Itinerary

Time
1:30 pm	Meeting at JR Fukuroi station
1:50 pm	Arriving at Shizuoka Crown Melon head office Brief introduction (Movie and pamphlet)
2:10 pm	Visiting greenhouses and listening to the stories from farmers
3:00 pm	Tasting Workshop of how to select delicious melons
3:40 pm	Departing Shizuoka Crown Melon head office
4:00 pm	Arriving at Fukuroi station and tour ends

* If you come to the venue directly, the tour starts from 1:50 pm and ends at 3:40 pm.

Highlights

Availability/ Operating Hours	Every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Meeting Time	1:30 p.m.
Meeting Place	JR Fukuroi station or Crown Melon head office (venue) Show on GoogleMap
Time Required	2.5 hours (including a free shuttle service)
Price	6,000 JPY / Person
Number of persons	2-4 persons
What’s included	Above price includes cut Crown Melon (1/4 size or equally) and a petit gift. Shuttle service from/to JR Fukuroi station is complimentary.
What to bring	–
Language	English and Japanese
Wheelchair Friendly	No
Kids Friendly	Yes
Reservation	Make a reservation at least 3 days in advance. (Negotiable depending on the situation if the date is close.) Once your request is confirmed we will notify you of availability. If the tour is not available on your preferred date, we will offer an alternative date.
Payment Option	Credit Card Cash
Cancellation Policy