[Iwaki] Fun and delicious! Why not visit Wonder Farm, a tomato theme park?

Blessed with abundant sunshine, Iwaki is a renowned tomato-producing region.
Tomatoes grown under the utmost sunlight not only taste great but also contain many beneficial nutrients for health.

Let us introduce you to the charms of Wonder Farm, a unique amusement park themed around Iwaki tomatoes

Pick your own colorful tomatoes!

At the tomato farm, tomatoes are cultivated using equipment imported from the Netherlands, and there are an amazing 11 varieties!
A must-try experience here is the tomato harvesting experience, held on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays.

While strolling through a colorful tomato field, you can harvest nine different varieties of tomatoes, including the fruity-tasting "Hula Girl," the beautiful light green "Midori-chan," and the sweet "Orange Carol," which is rich in beta-carotene.
The participation fee is 800 yen (for one bag, tax included). Please note that the event may be suspended depending on the tomato situation, so it's best to check in advance before you go.

Discover a variety of delicious flavors and fall in love with tomatoes even more

Of course, you can also enjoy plenty of fresh tomatoes!
At the buffet-style restaurant "Forest Kitchen," about 30 different dishes using tomatoes and other ingredients from Iwaki are ready to serve.
Popular choices include pizza baked in a stone oven and a chocolate fountain of cherry tomatoes, which attract many repeat customers. In addition, tomatoes are used in a variety of Japanese, Western, and Chinese dishes and sweets, making it a place that can turn even those who weren't particularly interested in tomatoes into tomato lovers.
The prices are reasonable: for lunch, adults (junior high school age and older) are 1,500 yen, children (grades 2-6) are 800 yen, and kids (ages 4 to grade 1) are 500 yen. (Prices exclude tax)
However, "Forest Kitchen" is very popular, so early reservations are recommended.

Enjoy hands-on events and original souvenir selection

At Mori no Marche, you can buy freshly picked tomatoes as well as premium tomato juice, tomato jam, and other tomato products that are only available here

Also, cooking classes and other events are held regularly, so be sure to check their website or Facebook page before you go.
With the coming season being perfect for enjoying the outdoors, be sure to visit this new Iwaki spot where you can enjoy a variety of activities amidst the rich nature of the countryside.

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Hazuki

A writer specializing in food and travel. He loves the Tohoku region, and often visits Fukushima in particular. He even once drove his own car from Kyoto to Fukushima and back