Welcome to
Ishii Farm
We cultivate figs in the Sanogawa area of Kanagawa Prefecture, a region known for its beautiful satoyama (traditional Japanese countryside) landscape that has been selected as one of Japan's 100 most scenic. To ensure that everyone can enjoy delicious figs while protecting this rich satoyama, we practice sustainable farming methods*. We have also created a handmade playground on the farm, where local children can enjoy playing in nature.
*We basically do not use any pesticides or chemical fertilizers. We use the grass that grows on the farm and cow manure that we receive from a nearby cattle shed as fertilizer. Only when we find holes made by the larvae of the longhorn beetle, which devour the fig trees, do we use a pesticide spray by inserting a needle into the hole.
About figs
The figs we grow at Ishii Farm are of the Banane variety, originally from France. While they don't have a long shelf life and require more careful management, making them less common in the market, they are incredibly delicious.
The figs that fruit in late autumn of the previous year grow large over the winter and ripen around summer, delighting us with their delicate and elegant sweetness. On the other hand, the autumn figs, which fruit after spring and are in season from late August, are smaller, around 100 grams, but they are intensely sweet (with a sugar content of 23 degrees) and have a rich, concentrated flavor.
Both the summer and autumn crops have their own unique characteristics. In Europe, they are used in various dishes, such as desserts, salads, pasta, and even as pizza toppings. We also offer take-out, so we encourage you to try them in different ways!
Our figs are grown using sustainable, reduced-pesticide farming methods. Please enjoy them whole, straight from the farm.
Ishii Farm
2859 Sanogawa, Midori-ku, Sagamihara-shi, Kanagawa 252-0181, Japan
The Sanogawa area in Fujino, which has been selected as one of Japan's 100 most beautiful rural landscapes, is where I renovated my childhood home, a traditional Japanese house, and now live.
From the window, I can see the beautiful, traditional satoyama (Japanese countryside) scenery. I wanted many people to experience this wonderful nature, so I renovated the slope that was once suitable for tea fields. Half of it became a fig orchard, and the other half was developed as a freely usable open space.
Through various activities such as totem pole making and log cabin building workshops, the Earth Regeneration Project, the holding of play parks, and cooperation with nearby kindergartens, we are providing enjoyment to many people.
In particular, from the end of August to mid-November, fresh figs that can be eaten whole reach their peak season. Please come and taste these delicious figs. We look forward to your visit.