When traveling to Hokkaido for the first time, you must not miss tasting the famous local cantaloupe! Hokkaido cantaloupe is famous for its sweetness and juiciness. It is one of the local specialties. Whether you taste fresh cantaloupe directly or enjoy cantaloupe dessert, it is a gourmet experience not to be missed. It is recommended to go to places such as Furano and Yubari, which are famous for producing high-quality cantaloupe. Especially in summer, many farms and markets have fresh cantaloupe supply, which is guaranteed to satisfy your appetite.
Kamifurano│FLOWER LAND • フラワーランドかみふらの
The farmland soil in Furano is well-drained, and the farmers control the temperature, humidity and watering. The cantaloupe produced in Furano has a high sugar content and a beautiful skin (reticulated texture), which is the same as Tomita Cantaloupe Farm. Visitors can enjoy the sea of flowers next to it, and the products are sold. In the area, various farmers sell fruits, vegetables, etc. FLOWER LAND has different weights or grades of cantaloupe, but we came here for the cantaloupe ice. Half a cantaloupe is served with the same flavor of fine snow, which tastes sweet and refreshing.
- Address: No. 5, North Route 27, Kamifurano-cho, Sorachi-gun, Hokkaido
- Map Code: 349 518 507
- 營業時間：09:00~18:00 (7-8月)
- Official website: https://flower-land.co.jp/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flowerland.info
- Google Maps:https://maps.app.goo.gl/EiEDqAVZC9ZgquBp8
▲ Price list of three sizes.
▲ Half a cantaloupe with ice, 1,100 yen.
Nakafurano│Tomita Melon Farm•とみたメロンハウス
The cantaloupe sold in this workshop comes from Furano, and there are a lot of tourists visiting. The melons and seasonal vegetables are also carefully selected. In addition, the original desserts designed by the store have a mellow aroma and rich melon flavor, and are paired with Furano milk. Perfect ice cream, not to be missed! Finally, the freshly baked cantaloupe bread, available in red and green varieties, uses ripe melon puree, and the cantaloupe egg rolls are quite famous. No wonder it won the "2023 Tabelog Sweets EAST 100 Famous Stores".
- Address: 3-32 Miyacho, Nakafurano-cho, Sorachi-gun, Hokkaido
- Map Code: 349 276 769
- Business hours: 09:00~17:00
- Official website: https://www.tomita-m.co.jp/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomitamelonhouse/
- Google Maps:https://maps.app.goo.gl/sw3RqcDCNJqLxJbK7
▲Business is very good, with indoor and outdoor seating.
▲ List of ice cream prices.
▲ During this trip, Little Burger ate a lot of cantaloupe ice cream.
▲ Take advantage of the low Japanese yen exchange rate and buy a box!
▲ Transfer to Tomita Farm to continue flower viewing!
Nakafurano│Popura Farm Cafe • ポプラファーム
If you also want to taste local cantaloupe desserts, we highly recommend this shop. The famous cantaloupe ice cream and cantaloupe desserts attract countless tourists! Popura Farm Cafe's cantaloupe ice cream is made by cutting fresh cantaloupe in half and adding rich ice cream, which is refreshing and sweet like never before. In addition, we also offer a variety of desserts and drinks made with cantaloupe, allowing you to fully experience the various delicious flavors of cantaloupe.
- Nakafurano main store address: No. 1, East Line 18 North, Nakafurano-cho, Sorachi-gun, Hokkaido
- Map Code: 49 308 719*82
- Business hours: 09:00～17:00
- Official website: https://popurafarm.com/index.html
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/popurafarm
- Google Maps:https://maps.app.goo.gl/nD7jpwfzAuvKUMoA7
▲ I personally love this place! The prices are also available to help you take pictures~
▲ This bottle of cantaloupe water tastes super delicious, don’t miss it!
Yubari│JA Yubari City Mall
Yubari in Hokkaido is another place rich in cantaloupe, and "JA Yubari City Melon" is adjacent to the Yubari City Agricultural Cooperative. Cantaloupes produced in Yubari are shipped from here to all parts of the country and even overseas. The greenhouse next to it can also be viewed by children. Watch the growth and picking of cantaloupe. The summer all-you-can-eat cantaloupe event is held every year. You can make an appointment and pay online. During this period, you can eat the fresh and sweet pulp. If you eat it fast enough...it is definitely worth the price!
- Address: 213-27 Numazawa, Yubari City, Hokkaido
- Map Code: 700 138 737*17
- Business hours: 09:00～17:00
- Official website: https://tabehoudai.yubari-melon.jp/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yubarimeloncom/
- Google Maps:https://maps.app.goo.gl/dBetRookgsKDLQJN8
▲ This is my pocket list, which also provides information to everyone!
▲ It takes about 1 hour by car from Sapporo.
The sweet taste of Hokkaido melon is worth trying again and again
If you travel freely in Hokkaido in the summer, there are stalls near many scenic spots or farms selling cantaloupe ice cream or melon fruits. The advantage is that you can have fun eating them in small portions. For example, we came to the high platform to enjoy the scenery. The shops next to the parking lot sell all kinds of ice cream. Lavender, cantaloupe, fresh milk and other flavors, just get two! There are small cherries in boxes on site. Compared with the Chilean or Northwest cherries that everyone often eats, they are less sweet and have a crisp texture. I prefer Japanese cherries to small burgers. (After all, I can no longer eat food that is too sweet...)
The star-rated hotel will help you cut the cantaloupe and divide it into plates!
When I checked into the Onuma Prince Hotel in Hakodate, there was a store at the door. My mother-in-law sold some seasonal fruits. After breakfast, I brought a small hamburger to check out. I chose muscadine grapes and a cantaloupe, which cost 7,500 yen in total, which is equivalent to NT$1,500. Look, aren’t you going to have a blast? After returning to the hotel, I asked the front desk staff. Unexpectedly, they could help me cut and divide the fruit into plates. They also asked me when I expected to enjoy it and then sent it to the room when it was ready. Oh my god, this service was very considerate. When we were eating fruit in the room, I can't help but praise you again.
Further reading ► Hakodate Onuma Prince Hotel: Unpacking the Onuma Suite surrounded by beautiful views of Komagatake and green forests
▲ Don’t miss these fruits when you come to Japan in summer.
▲ When these games came in, we were very moved.
▲ Can’t wait to start!
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