Grapes picking in Setagaya- Japanese home cooking class in Tokyo
Today, I really enjoyed grape picking at Kimura Vineyard, a place right in my neighborhood. You might be surprised to find such a spot within Tokyo, but for me, it is a familiar place where I often buy fresh vegetables and honey. I also serve its seasonal produce in our Japanese home cooking classes. The grapes and vegetables grown in the fertile soil are always fresh and full of flavor, and this summer’s intense heat seems to have made the grapes especially sweet and delicious.
Vineyard- Japanese home cooking class in Tokyo
Kimura Vineyard opens each year from late August to around the end of September and is well known for grape picking. It’s easily accessible from Uenoge and Todoroki stations, and despite being in a residential area, it offers a refreshing chance to be close to nature. The vineyard grows about 10 varieties of grapes, which can be harvested depending on the season, including Shine Muscat, Fujiminori, Beni Zuihō, Golby, Honey Venus, and Yūhō.
Basic Information
Address: 2-20-16 Nogé, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo
Open season: From August 23 (Sat.) in 2025, until the grapes run out
Hours: 9:00–16:00 (first-come, first-served, no reservations required)
Admission: Free / grapes sold by weight (example: ¥2,300/kg in August; Shine Muscat after September—price upon request)
Parking: Coin parking nearby (no in-park parking)
Facilities: Café on-site; fresh eggs and vegetables also available for purchase
Grape picking the Shine Muscat- Japanese home cooking class in Tokyo
Farmers in Setagaya Ward
Setagaya is one of the 23 Tokyo wards known for its relatively large agricultural areas, with farmland covering about 75.88 hectares as of 2023—the second largest after Nerima Ward. These farms are mostly small, run by local families. Approximately 291 farming households and 410 agricultural workers continue cultivating a variety of vegetables such as komatsuna, cabbage, and daikon. Despite ongoing residential development, efforts have been made to preserve farmland to support sustainable agriculture. Setagaya also promotes farming through measures such as the “Certified Farmer Program” and agricultural training courses. In addition to food production, farmland here contributes greatly to the local landscape, disaster prevention, and food education.
Muscat Noir- Japnanese home cooking class in Tokyo
Soil in the Noge Area
The soil of this area belongs to the Kanto Loam Layer, which is part of the Musashino Plateau. This layer consists mainly of volcanic ash and red loam soil mixed with tuffaceous clay. The result is fertile, well-drained soil that is highly suitable for farming. These natural conditions provide an ideal environment for growing grapes and vegetables in Nogei. I also cultivate small seasonal herbs and vegetables in my own home garden, enjoying the same fertile characteristics of the local soil.
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