Minami-Boso Loquat Picking and Loquat Sweets

Minami-Boso City is one of Japan's premier loquat production areas. Cultivated with the area's warm climate, the 'Boshu loquat' is prized for its juicy flavor and large size. In June, the loquat picking season invites visitors to experience hands-on picking directly from trees in local orchards. The extraordinary sweetness of fully ripened loquats surpasses any store-bought fruit. Local farm shops brim with loquat products—jelly, jam, and soft serve ice cream. Harvesting loquats in seaside orchards is an early summer symbol of Chiba Prefecture.