5 mikan orchards on Suo-Oshima
- All five orchards charge ¥800 for junior high school and older, ¥700 for elementary school, and ¥600 for preschool children for one hour of all-you-can-eat.
- Opening dates are Wakabayashi on October 8, Matsuda October 10, Sasaki October 11, Kawamoto October 17, and Kishida October 31 on weekends and holidays.
Mikan (mandarin orange) picking on Suo-Oshima (Suo-Oshima Town, Yamaguchi Prefecture) costs the same at all five orchards: ¥800 for junior high school and older, ¥700 for elementary school and ¥600 for preschool children, for one hour of all-you-can-eat. As of October 23, 2026, Wakabayashi, Matsuda, Sasaki and Kawamoto are open, and Kishida opens on Saturday, October 31, on weekends and holidays only. This guide compares opening dates, parking and where each orchard is on the island.
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Suo-Oshima mikan picking: 5 orchards, opening dates and parking
The 2026 opening dates are October 8 for Wakabayashi, October 10 for Matsuda, October 11 for Sasaki, October 17 for Kawamoto and October 31 for Kishida. These are the dates on the Suo-Oshima Tourism Association’s mikan picking page (in Japanese); they can change with how the fruit grows. Tap a name to jump to its section.
| Orchard | Area | Opens (2026) | Parking | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wakabayashi | Oshima | Thu, Oct 8 | About 10 cars | Not stated |
| Matsuda | Oshima | Sat, Oct 10 | About 10 cars | Not stated |
| Sasaki | Kuga | Sun, Oct 11 | Not stated | Not stated |
| Kawamoto | Oshima | Sat, Oct 17 | About 10 cars | Rainy days |
| Kishida | Kuga | Sat, Oct 31 | About 10 cars | Weekdays |
“Not stated”: the official pages do not give it.
What to know before choosing a Suo-Oshima orchard
The fee is the same at all five orchards, so the choice comes down to the opening date and where the orchard is on the island. Souvenirs to take home cost extra.
Opening dates are spread over about three weeks. On October 23, Wakabayashi, Matsuda, Sasaki and Kawamoto were open; Kishida, opening on October 31, is the last. Sasaki has short trees on flat ground, and its page says children and wheelchair users can pick easily. The association’s list also shows Okazaki Farm, planned to open in early November, but it has no page of its own yet.
Plan to go by car. Matsuda is about 1 minute and Kawamoto about 2 minutes by car from Oshima Bridge. The four orchards that list parking have about 10 spaces each. Sasaki and Kishida are in the Kuga area, away from the three in the Oshima area.
Opening dates move with how the fruit grows, so call the orchard before you go to check it is open. The whole season usually runs from early October to mid-December.
Wakabayashi Mikan-en: the first to open, on October 8
Wakabayashi Mikan-en opened on Thursday, October 8, the earliest of the five. The fee is the same as the others, and there is parking for about 10 cars. The page lists two phone numbers but no closed days or opening hours.
| Opens | Thu, October 8, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Parking | About 10 cars |
| Name | Wakabayashi Mikan-en |
|---|---|
| Address | 808 Komatsu Nakanoki, Suo-Oshima-cho |
| Phone | 090-8363-6429 / 0820-74-4712 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps ↗ |
| Official site | Open the official site ↗ |
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Matsuda Mikan-en: 1 minute from Oshima Bridge, from October 10
Matsuda Mikan-en opened on Saturday, October 10, and is about 1 minute by car from Oshima Bridge. The fee is the same as the others, and there is parking for about 10 cars. It is just across the bridge from the mainland, so you do not need to drive deep into the island.
| Opens | Sat, October 10, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Parking | About 10 cars |
| Name | Matsuda Mikan-en |
|---|---|
| Address | 1142 Komatsu, Suo-Oshima-cho |
| Phone | 090-7978-8371 / 0820-74-2301 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps ↗ |
| Official site | Open the official site ↗ |
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Sasaki Mikan-en: flat ground in Kuga, from October 11
Sasaki Mikan-en in the Kuga area opened on Sunday, October 11. The fee is the same as the others. Short trees grow on flat ground, and the page says children, older visitors and wheelchair users can pick easily. It is in Kuga, away from Oshima Bridge, and the page gives no directions or parking.
| Opens | Sun, October 11, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Parking | Not stated |
| Name | Sasaki Mikan-en |
|---|---|
| Address | 2776-1 Kuga, Suo-Oshima-cho |
| Phone | 090-4650-8980 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps ↗ |
| Official site | Open the official site ↗ |
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Kawamoto Mikan-en: opposite Oshima Hospital, closed when it rains
Kawamoto Mikan-en opened on Saturday, October 17, and is closed on rainy days. The fee is the same as the others, and there is parking for about 10 cars. It is about 2 minutes by car from Oshima Bridge; look for the curve mirror opposite Oshima Hospital. If the weather looks doubtful, call first.
| Opens | Sat, October 17, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Parking | About 10 cars |
| Name | Kawamoto Mikan-en |
|---|---|
| Address | 1481-1 Komatsu, Suo-Oshima-cho |
| Hours / Closed | Closed on rainy days |
| Phone | 0820-74-4177 / 090-5378-6257 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps ↗ |
| Official site | Open the official site ↗ |
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Kishida Mikan-en: from October 31, weekends and holidays only
Kishida Mikan-en opens on Saturday, October 31, and is open only on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. The fee is the same as the others, and there is parking for about 10 cars. It is in the Kuga area and the last of the five to open, so before October 31 choose one of the other four.
| Opens | Sat, October 31, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Parking | About 10 cars |
| Name | Kishida Mikan-en |
|---|---|
| Address | 2360 Kuga, Suo-Oshima-cho |
| Hours / Closed | Closed on weekdays (open Saturdays, Sundays and holidays only) |
| Phone | 090-1332-6497 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps ↗ |
| Official site | Open the official site ↗ |
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Common questions
When is the mikan picking season on Suo-Oshima? The tourism association says early October to mid-December, depending on how the fruit grows. The 2026 opening date of each orchard is in the table above.
How much does it cost? The same at all five: ¥800 for junior high school and older, ¥700 for elementary school and ¥600 for preschool children, for one hour of all-you-can-eat. Souvenirs cost extra.
Who do I contact? Each orchard’s phone number is in the table at the end of its section. For the island in general, call the Suo-Oshima Tourism Association, 0820-72-2134.
Sources (checked October 2026)
3 pages we checked
- Suo-Oshima Tourism Association: Mikan picking (Japanese)
- Suo-Oshima Tourism Association: notice of October 6, 2026
- Orchard pages: Wakabayashi, Matsuda, Sasaki, Kawamoto, Kishida
