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A pear orchard at Ato in Yamaguchi City, with picking from late August to early September and a farm stand open until November.
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Pear picking held at Choonkyo in the Ato area of Yamaguchi. The Ato area is a pear-producing region where cultivation has continued for more than 100 years since 1906 (Meiji 39), producing 9 or more varieties such as Nijisseiki and Hosui. Pear picking in 2026 runs from August 29 to September 4, with 60-minute all-you-can-eat at orchards designated by the association. The Choonkyo Pear Association direct-sales stand along National Route 9 sells freshly harvested pears.
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