[Fukushima Prefecture] Have an impressive “peaches” experience! Introducing recommended direct sales stores and varieties recommended by locals

Peaches are a popular specialty of Fukushima Prefecture . In recent years, it has often been featured in the media and has become a brand name fruit that is well known throughout the country.

It has a unique texture, oozing fruit juice, melt-in-the-mouth sweetness, and a smile that makes you smile. Fukushima peaches many people falling in love with them , but where do the locals get their peaches? This time, we will introduce the situation with peaches in Fukushima Prefecture and useful information for shopping.

This summer, be sure to enjoy the ``impressive peach experience'' in Fukushima.

What are the characteristics, season, and production area of ​​Fukushima Prefecture's specialty "peaches"?

Just being near it gives off a nice, sweet scent. When the peak of peaches arrives, many parts of Fukushima are dyed pink.

Fukushima peaches are characterized by their firm flesh. You can wait until they are ripe and gooey before eating them, but we recommend eating them when they are freshly picked and firm. "Hard peaches" have a unique texture that may be a little surprising to those who try them for the first time. However, people who are addicted to it are addicted to it. The creamy texture is not enough. It is such a fascinating fruit that you will definitely get addicted to.

Peaches from Fukushima Prefecture start being shipped from late June. the slightly smaller variety `` Hatsuhime '' heralds the arrival of peach season. The ``season'' when many varieties are shipped is from late July to early September. Akatsuki variety, which has become popular in recent years , starts shipping around late July and can be enjoyed until around early August.

The most famous production area is the northern part of Nakadori, Fukushima Prefecture. Fukushima City has a fruit line lined with fruit farms, Kuwaori Town is known as the town of gift peaches, Date City has multiple agricultural product sales offices, and Kunimi Town is one of the largest production areas in Japan in terms of shipment volume. Peaches are a very delicate fruit, and the only way you can enjoy the freshness of them is because they are grown locally. The special taste will surely become a memory of your trip.

Where can I buy Fukushima peaches? 3 direct sales shops chosen by locals

When you think of places to buy fruit, you might think of supermarkets and greengrocers. However, the situation with peaches in the fruit kingdom of Fukushima is a little different. Locals buy a lot of peaches during the season. This is because in addition to the peaches you eat at home, you need peaches to give as gifts.

Peaches, which are in season in the summer, are perfect as midyear gifts. Therefore, it has been customary for a long time to send peaches by courier to relatives and acquaintances inside and outside the prefecture. When the peach season arrives, the shopping spots in the production areas are bustling with long lines of people every day. It's not uncommon for one person to buy 5 or 6 boxes. Depending on the location and time of year, there may be restrictions on the number of boxes. And you have to be prepared that you might not be able to buy anything unless you try to buy it before the store opens.

So where do the locals who are used to buying peaches buy their peaches? I would like to introduce three of them.

Direct sales office attached to the fruit sorting area

What has been a staple for a long time is the direct sales space attached to the fruit sorting area (co-sorting area). An example of a facility is shown below.

JA Fukushima Mirai Hirano Fruit Sorting Plant (Fukushima City)

• Address: 8- Hiranodonomae, Iizaka-cho, Fukushima-shi, Fukushima 960-0231
• Phone number: 024-542-2394
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JA Fukushima Future Yuno Joint Tournament (Fukushima City)

• Address: JA Fukushima Future Iizaka Farming Center, 1-1 Yunoda Nakamae, Iizaka-cho, Fukushima-shi, Fukushima 960-0211
• Phone number: 024-542-6278
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JA Fukushima Miraihobara Farming Center (Date City)

• Address: 222 Hashida Hasada, Hobara-cho, Date City, Fukushima Prefecture 960-0662
• Phone number: 024-575-0336
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JA Fukushima Future Kuwaori Farming Center (Kuwaori Town)

• Address: 28 Tate, Koori-cho, Date-gun, Fukushima 969-1616
• Phone number: 024-582-2272
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JA Fukushima Future Kunimi Farming Center (Kunimi Town)

• Address: 17-2 Moriyama Nishiueno, Kunimi-cho, Date-gun, Fukushima 969-1731
• Phone number: 024-585-2660
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The advantage of the direct sales space attached to the public selection area is that substandard peaches called Hanemomo Even if it's a little small or has scratches or scratches, it still tastes delicious! It's enough to eat at home. However, there are only a limited number of honey peaches, as there are not that many of them among all peaches. You'll be lucky if you get your hands on one, so don't worry.

A direct sales store run by an orchard

This is also a standard sales office directly managed by an orchard. In particular, Fukushima City's `` Fruit Line '' is packed with sightseeing orchards on both sides of the road, but there are also sales offices directly managed by fruit farmers. An example of a facility is shown below.

Marusei Orchard (Fukushima City)

• Address: 50-1 Hirano Morimae, Iizaka-cho, Fukushima-shi, Fukushima 960-0231
• Phone number: 024-542-0679
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Marusho Orchard (Fukushima City)

• Address: 10 Hirano Uenodan, Iizaka-cho, Fukushima-shi, Fukushima 960-0231
• Phone number: 024-542-2957
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Marukaen (Fukushima City)

• Address: 24 Hiranokaido Kita, Iizaka-cho, Fukushima-shi, Fukushima 960-0231
• Phone number: 024-542-7812
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Azuma Orchard (Fukushima City)

• Address: 1-13 Hirano Nishihara, Iizaka-cho, Fukushima-shi, Fukushima 960-0231
• Phone number: 024-542-1460
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Marue Tourist Orchard (Fukushima City)

• Address: 3-3 Oosasao Onikoshiyama, Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture 960-0251
• Phone number: 024-558-0516
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The advantage of buying at a direct sales store run by an orchard is the freshness of the fruit. A peach expert will also tell you about recommended seasons and how to choose delicious peaches. Also, some orchards offer peach picking plans or have a fruit cafe, so it might be a good idea to take advantage of these as well. Please enjoy the freshly picked taste.

Comprehensive agricultural direct sales store

You can also get peaches at the agricultural products sales office that JA Fukushima Mirai operates year-round for general consumers. Here are some examples of our facilities.

JA Fukushima Mirai Kokora Azuma store (Fukushima City)

• Address: 1-1 Zainiwasaka Yakushida, Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture 960-2262
• Phone number: 024-592-1088
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JA Fukushima Mirai Kokora Shimizu store (Fukushima City)

• Address: 7-3 Minamisawa Matamaeda, Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture 960-8254
• Phone number: 024-555-6641
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JA Fukushima Mirai Hyakusaikan Nmebe (Date City)

• Address: Yukiguruma-cho, Date City, Fukushima Prefecture 960-0412
• Phone number: 024-551-2223
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JA Fukushima Future Agricultural Products Direct Sales Office Koransho Market (Date City)

• Address: 5-1 Shimonozaki, Hobara-cho, Date City, Fukushima Prefecture 960-0672
• Phone number: 024-575-3859
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JA Fukushima Future Kuwaori Fresh Box (Kuwaori Town)

• Address: 28 Tate, Koori-cho, Date-gun, Fukushima 969-1616
• Phone number: 024-582-2301
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The advantage of shopping at JA's agricultural products store is that you can also buy other agricultural products. Summer in Fukushima is full of shiny vegetables and fruits. Why not enjoy the blessings of fresh fields nurtured by the rich climate with peaches?

Recommended varieties of peaches and how to identify delicious peaches

When it comes to peaches, there are many different varieties, so when you see multiple varieties lined up, it can be hard to decide which one to buy. Here we will introduce three recommended varieties, and finally explain how to identify delicious peaches.

Recommended variety ① “Akatsuki”

``Akatsuki'' is the main variety of peaches in Fukushima that has gained unwavering popularity. It is characterized by firm flesh and rich juice. It can be said to be synonymous with peaches that are delicious and can be eaten while still firm. I want to bite into the cool, crispy fruit and drown in the juicy juice. Shipping will be from late July to early August. It's something I look forward to only for a short time of the year.

Recommended variety ② “Madoka”

Madoka is a variety developed in Yamagata Prefecture. It is characterized by its flesh that is dyed red from the inside and its strong aroma. The flesh is firm and firm. Shipping will be from mid-August to early September.

Recommended variety ③ “Yuzora”

Yuzora is characterized by its chewy texture and smooth texture. It will be shipped from late August to early September. This peach is low in acidity and enjoys a gentle sweetness.

How to identify delicious peaches?

When buying peaches, you want to choose ones that are as delicious as possible. It is said that peaches with the following characteristics are more likely to be delicious.

• There are white dots on the surface
• symmetrical
• dark skin color
• A lot of downy hair
• plump and rounded

Although it may vary depending on the variety, peaches with the above characteristics are likely to have sufficient nutrition in the fruit and retain a firm sweetness. Please use this as a reference when shopping.

summary

This time, we talked about the circumstances surrounding Fukushima's peaches

In Fukushima, the fruit kingdom, direct sales stands and stores are bustling every day during the fruit season. It is filled with people buying fresh peaches. However, Fukushima peaches are so delicious that it's worth lining up to buy them. The crispness of freshly picked meat is unique to the area where it is grown. Please try to enjoy Fukushima peaches the Fukushima way, where you eat them while they are still firm.