Grape & Pear Picking

Its the grape and pear harvesting season in Matsumoto.

Takashi and I went to grape & pear picking at Shiojiri city during the weekend. (just 30mins away from home)

We paid 500yen/person and received a pair of scissors.

The staff then gave us a brief introduction of the vine and introduced the few grape varieties ready for picking.

We had to stoop a bit while walking around as the vineyard canopy was low in height.

The sweet smell of the grapes were almost overpowering us as we walked along.

It was a fun experience though some of the grapes were a bit sour..

After indulging in four bunches of grapes, we proceeded to the pear area.



Japanese pears are yellowish in colour.

The inner flesh is white, crisp like an apple, and very juicy.


After picking the pear, we could sit in the sun and enjoy the fruit slowly as there was no time limit.

I am not very good with using a knife for peeling so Takashi did the job while I busily munched on the pears.

Altogether, we had 4 bunches of grapes and 3 pears that Saturday.

Lots of Vitamin C for just 1000yen..