The park utilizes a mountain-side terrain to create varied microclimates for different fruit crops.
Visitors can harvest their own ingredients for on-site barbecue facilities, promoting a farm-to-table dining experience.
The site maintains a natural environment where livestock are kept in open-style enclosures for closer interaction.
Seasonal harvest calendars are strictly dictated by local meteorological conditions on Mount Shigi.
Shigisan Nodokamura is an agricultural theme park located on the slopes of Mount Shigi, focusing on hands-on farming experiences and seasonal produce harvesting. The facility covers a large area where visitors can pick fruits like strawberries, grapes, and chestnuts depending on the time of year. It features an integrated petting zoo where guests can interact with goats, rabbits, and sheep. The park operates as a space for outdoor recreation with dedicated areas for barbecuing and camping using locally sourced ingredients. Visitors can engage in traditional farming activities such as digging sweet potatoes or harvesting organic vegetables directly from the fields. The site is situated at an elevation that offers panoramic views of the Nara basin.
The elevated observation points near the fruit orchards that overlook the surrounding Nara valley.
Wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes suitable for walking on uneven, muddy, or hilly agricultural paths.
Check the official website's harvest calendar a few days before arrival to confirm which crops are currently ready for picking.
Bring weather-appropriate clothing as the temperature on the mountain is often cooler than in the valley.
Do not arrive without checking the harvest schedule, as arriving during an off-season period significantly limits the activities available.
Closed on Thursdays; if a national holiday falls on a Thursday, the park may remain open and close on an alternative weekday.
Avoid entering restricted farm plots without staff guidance and follow all animal interaction guidelines to ensure the safety of both visitors and livestock.
