Where is the cherry blossom picking experience held?

It is held at a cherry blossom field in Oi Town, Ashigarakami District, Kanagawa Prefecture.

Can I experience making salt-pickled cherry blossoms even if I can't go to the site?

Yes, there is a service that delivers fresh cherry blossoms and a complete set of ingredients to your home.

When is the experience event scheduled?

It is held on April 11, 12, 18, and 19 from 9:30 to 12:30, with a capacity of 30 people per day.

Proposing a New Way to Enjoy Cherry Blossoms! A Chance to Taste Cherry Blossoms Up Close Through Flower Picking and Salt-Pickling Experiences

Published Apr 4, 2026 4:09 AM ・ Updated Jun 2, 2026 1:01 PM ・ 4 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

Regional Design Office Inc. is holding an experiential event to support cherry blossom farmers in Oi Town, Kanagawa Prefecture. Participants can pick flowers and make salt-pickled blossoms on-site, or use a home delivery kit to enjoy the experience and support agriculture remotely.

In Oi Town, Ashigarakami District, Kanagawa Prefecture, there is a cherry blossom field that grows special "edible cherry blossoms." The widely known "Sakura-cha" (cherry blossom tea) is enjoyed as a lucky charm, made by pouring hot water over salt-pickled cherry blossoms.

However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, production has dropped drastically, and the decline in farmers due to aging has also taken a toll, making distribution difficult. Therefore, to support the farmers, we have planned a "Cherry Blossom Picking and Salt-Pickling Experience." Why not experience the work of cherry blossoms alongside the farmers?

On the day of the event, participants will also enjoy a cherry blossom viewing picnic holding "Sakura Onigiri" (cherry blossom rice balls), made by mixing chopped pickled cherry blossoms into straw-cooked rice highly recommended by the farmers. After viewing, participants will pick cherry blossoms and try their hand at making pickled cherry blossoms to take home as a souvenir!

### Delivery Service to Your Home Also Available For those who cannot visit the site, please do not worry. We are rolling out a service to deliver the satoyama (rural landscape) lifestyle to your home, sending fresh cherry blossoms directly to your residence. Because a complete set of ingredients is included, you can make "salt-pickled cherry blossoms" right at home. Additionally, you can use our service to deliver the blessings of the satoyama as a gift to your loved ones.

### Double-Flowered Cherry Blossom Salt-Pickling Experience ◾️On-Site Experience================================ Dates: April 11 (Sat), 12 (Sun), 18 (Sun), 19 (Sun) Time: 9:30-12:30, Capacity of 30 people per day

◾️At-Home Experience================================ Flowers will be picked and shipped sequentially after payment is confirmed. *The service may end early depending on the blooming conditions!

Click here for details and registration... (https://taikenkankou.com)

General Incorporated Association Kanagawa Oi no Sato Experience Tourism Association TEL/FAX: 0465-43-6309 E-mail: office@taikenkankou.com

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