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‘Arakawa no Momo’ peaches from Momoyama Town in Kinokawa City

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Kinokawa City in Wakayama Prefecture is well known in Japan for its peach industry, with the region having the longest history of peach production in the entire Kansai area- over 300 years. The ‘Arakawa no Momo’ peach variety is the most famous of the peach varieties grown in Momoyama Town, Kinokawa City. The secrets of its taste are that it thrives in a temperate climate and in the well-drained soil of this area, which makes the region ideal for peach production. The peaches grown in this area are succulent, sweet and very good quality. And while the conditions are good, quality is assured as the producers of the Arakawa no Momo peach spare no effort to grow the very best peaches. The farmers put their heart and soul into its growing process. That is why the ‘Arakawa no Momo’ peach’s taste is beyond compare, and will be the most delicious peach you have ever eaten! The peaches can be enjoyed fresh, but are also available to try in a wide range of products, including peach juice, liqueur, jam, jelly, ice cream and more. The peach harvesting season starts around June. Don’t miss out!

The city also boasts a range of gourmet treats such as farm-fresh buffets and fruit sushi, activities such as strawberry and hassaku-orange picking, canoeing in the Kinokawa River, and one of the best sites for paragliding in the Kansai area.桃源郷1

Togenkyo

The delicious taste of the ‘Arakawa no Momo’ peaches are not the only attraction in Kinokawa City, either- the peach blossoms in early April at Togenkyo in Kinokawa City are a beloved treasure in the region. Surrounded by lovely soft, pink, scented peach blossoms, Togenkyo is the kind of place that will make you feel like you’re in another world. So why not escape from reality for a little while and take a break amongst the truly beautiful 100,000 blossoms along the city’s Kinokawa River?

For more details, please visit Kinokawa City Tourism Association official website.

https://www.kanko-kinokawa.jp/english/

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