Yubari Melon
Melon
In Season: Jun–Aug
🍈 Yubari Melon
Yubari Melon is Japan’s most prestigious melon brand, grown exclusively in Yubari City, Hokkaido. Officially called “Yubari King,” it was created in 1961 from a cross of Earl’s Favourite and Spicy Cantaloupe.
Famous for its orange, extremely juicy flesh with rich aroma and 13+ Brix sweetness. The first auction each May attracts worldwide attention with pairs selling for millions of yen. Strict grading from “Tokushu” (supreme) through “Shu,” “Yu,” and “Ryo” ensures quality.
Main Growing Regions
Prefectures with spots where you can enjoy Yubari Melon
How to Enjoy
How to Enjoy:
- Classic serving: cut in half and scoop with a spoon
- Best 2-3 days after purchase; gently press the bottom — slight give means it’s ready
- Chill for 2 hours before cutting
Characteristics: 13+ Brix with orange, melt-in-your-mouth juicy flesh. The beautiful net pattern on the rind is a hallmark of quality.
Growing Regions Map
🍈 Yubari Melon — Spots
51 spots
Popura Farm Nakafurano Honten
Popura Farm Nakafurano Honten
Hokkaido
Yubari Melon Farm
Yubari Melon Farm
Hokkaido
¥3,000–
Fukuroi Crown Melon Farm
Fukuroi Kuraun Melon Sono
Shizuoka
¥2,500–
Furano Melon Fields
Furano Melon Hatake
Hokkaido
¥2,400–
Abashiri Melon Village
Abashiri Melon Virejji
Hokkaido
¥2,300–
Ibaraki Melon Park
Ibaraki Melon Park
Ibaraki
¥2,200–
Sanzu Fruits Parlor Ka Kura
Sanzu Fruits Parlor Ka Kura
Miyagi
Beji Kakeru
Beji Kakeru
Nagano
Takano Fruits Parlor Shinjuku Honten
Takano Fruits Parlor Shinjuku Honten
Tokyo
Parfait 1,500-3,000 yen / Fruit Sandwich 1,200-1,800 yen
Senbiki Ya Souhonten Fruits Parlor
Senbiki Ya Souhonten Fruits Parlor
Tokyo
Ginza Senbiki Ya Fruits Parlor Ginza Honten
Ginza Senbiki Ya Fruits Parlor Ginza Honten
Tokyo
Shibuya Nishimura Fruits Parlor
Shibuya Nishimura Fruits Parlor
Tokyo
Mizu Shin Fruits Parlor
Mizu Shin Fruits Parlor
Kanagawa
Fruits Parlor Hironori Ya Ikeshita Honten
Fruits Parlor Hironori Ya Ikeshita Honten
Aichi
Aroo Tree Karasuma
Aroo Tree Karasuma
Kyoto
Nakajima Sono Nouen Cafe
Nakajima Sono Nouen Cafe
Shizuoka
Matsumoto Fruits
Matsumoto Fruits
Shizuoka
Tenmonkan Kajitsu Dou
Tenmonkan Kajitsu Dou
Kagoshima
Hamamatsu Fruits Park Toki Yuki Sei
Hamamatsu Fruits Park Toki Yuki Sei
Shizuoka
Free admission (some paid experiences and facilities are available)
Furano Jam Sono
Furano Jam Sono
Hokkaido
Free entry
Nousanbutsu Chokubai Tokoro Konohana Shi
Nousanbutsu Chokubai Tokoro Konohana Shi
Miyazaki
in-store prices
Michi No Eki Suikano Sato Ueki
Michi No Eki Suikano Sato Ueki
Kumamoto
in-store prices
Fureai Mura Asuparu
Fureai Mura Asuparu
Tottori
in-store prices
Jun Sen Plaza Man Saikan
Jun Sen Plaza Man Saikan
Tottori
in-store prices
JA Lake Shiga Farmers Market Ouminchi
Jaレーク滋賀 Faamaazu Market Ouminchi
Shiga
in-store prices
JA Kyoto Farmers Market Tawawa Asagiri
Ja京都 Faamaazu Market Tawawa Asagiri
Kyoto
in-store prices
Faamaazu・ Market Ippeko ~ To
Faamaazu・ Market Ippeko ~ To
Niigata
in-store prices
JA Memuro Farmers Market Ainaya
Jaめむろファーマーズ Market Aina Ya
Hokkaido
in-store prices
JA Sapporo Jimono Ichiba Torenosato
Jaさっぽろ地物市場とれのさと
Hokkaido
in-store prices
Hokuren Kutto Nou Nofureai Farm Kururuno Mori
Hokuren Kutto Nou Nofureai Farm Kururuno Mori
Hokkaido
in-store prices
Fruits No Sato Tabaruzaka
Fruits No Sato Tabaruzaka
Kumamoto
All-you-can-eat strawberries for 30 minutes (please check the official website for prices)
Izu Fruits Park
Izu Fruits Park
Shizuoka
Melon picking from 1,200 yen (varies depending on the season)
Kashima Harvest
Kashima Harvest
Shizuoka
Melon picking (1 ball) 3,300 yen (includes 1/2 slice of melon sampling), melon sampling only 1,320 yen
Michi No Eki Itako
Michi No Eki Itako
Ibaraki
Free admission (products sold separately)
Kashima Nada Kaihin Koen Umi To Mori No Sato Mogitate Shijou
Kashima Nada Kaihin Koen Umi To Mori No Sato Mogitate Shijou
Ibaraki
Free admission (products sold separately)
Fukasaku Nouen
Fukasaku Nouen
Ibaraki
Please check the official website
Melon No Murata
Melon No Murata
Ibaraki
Please check the official website
Murata Nouen
Murata Nouen
Ibaraki
Please check the official website
Forest Park Melon No Mori
Forest Park Melon No Mori
Ibaraki
Please check the official website (3 ball hunting & tasting course, etc.)
Minami Kajuen Gei
Minami Kajuen Gei
Ibaraki
Please contact us officially
JA Hokota Farmers Market Nadarou
Jaほこた Faamaazu Market Nadarou
Ibaraki
Free admission (products sold separately)
JA Ibaraki Asahimura Specialty Direct Sales San Green Asahi
Ja茨城旭村特産物直売所 San Green Asahi
Ibaraki
Free entry
Michi No Eki Shichijou Melon Doomu
Michi No Eki Shichijou Melon Doomu
Kumamoto
Michi No Eki Toyohashi
Michi No Eki Toyohashi
Aichi
Gamagoori Orange Park
Gamagoori Orange Park
Aichi
Orange picking: 1,650 yen for adults, 1,540 yen for children, 550 yen for infants (approximately 1 kg of oranges, souvenir included, unlimited time)
Strawberry Park Mifune
Strawberry Park Mifune
Aichi
Adults 2,000 yen~ (45 minutes of all-you-can-eat strawberry picking)
Nouen Ki No Kuni
Nouen Ki No Kuni
Wakayama
Melon picking from 2,000 yen for adults, strawberry picking from 1,800 yen for adults
Kanko Nouen Hidaka
Kanko Nouen Hidaka
Wakayama
All-you-can-eat strawberries from 1,800 yen for adults, all-you-can-eat melon from 2,500 yen for adults
Michi No Eki Yubari Me Road
Michi No Eki Yubari Me Road
Hokkaido
Free admission. In-store prices for melons and specialty products
Terasaka Nouen Melon Chokubai Tokoro
Terasaka Nouen Melon Chokubai Tokoro
Hokkaido
The price of one melon varies depending on the variety and season. Please check the official website
Tomita Melon House
Tomita Melon House
Hokkaido
Sales of cut melons, melon bread, etc. Please check the official website
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