[Bandaisan Onsen Hotel] Hosting the 'Harakutchi Peach Fest 2026' Again This Year to Fully Enjoy Fukushima's Specialty 'Peaches'
Bandaisan Onsen Hotel by Hoshino Resorts will host the 'Harakutchi Peach Festival 2026' from July 10 to August 31, featuring immersive peach orchard themes and experiential summer sweets.
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Located at the foot of Mt. Bandai, the resort hotel "Bandaisan Onsen Hotel by Hoshino Resorts" will once again host the "Harakutchi (*1) Peach Festival" from July 10 to August 31, 2026, where guests can fully enjoy Fukushima's famous specialty, the "peach," until their stomachs and sights are completely full. Fukushima Prefecture is one of the leading peach-producing areas in the country (*2), and various varieties of peaches are available throughout the summer. At this event, you can enjoy your fill of chilled sweets made with peaches, the taste of summer in Fukushima. In the venue inspired by a peach orchard, there are trees bearing peach syrup fruits and a giant game board resembling a peach tree, satisfying not only your stomach but also your eyes and heart with peaches.
*1 An Aizu dialect word meaning "full stomach."
*2 Based on the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries' "2024 Bearing Tree Area, Harvest Amount, and Shipment Amount of Peaches and Plums."
Background
Fukushima Prefecture, where Bandaisan Onsen Hotel is located, is one of the leading peach-producing regions in Japan, producing about one-fourth of the domestic peach production (*3). Over a long period from early July to late September, a total of over 25 varieties of peaches, including "Hatsuhime," "Akatsuki," and "Madoka," hit the market, allowing people to enjoy a "peach relay" as the varieties change. With the desire for people to fully taste this summer delicacy that Fukushima prides itself on, this peach-themed event has been held since 2022.
*3 Based on the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries' "2024 Bearing Tree Area, Harvest Amount, and Shipment Amount of Peaches and Plums."
Feature 1: Fill your stomach with summery, chilled peach sweets
The "Mogitate Momo Gori" (Freshly Picked Peach Shaved Ice), a regular feature of this project, allows you to enjoy the classic summer sweet, shaved ice, with plenty of peaches. A tree bearing fruit containing peach syrup will appear in the venue inspired by a peach orchard. After ordering and receiving your shaved ice topped with peach flesh, you can pour the peach syrup onto the shaved ice yourself from the syrup tree.
*1 An Aizu dialect word meaning "full stomach."
*2 Based on the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries' "2024 Bearing Tree Area, Harvest Amount, and Shipment Amount of Peaches and Plums."
Background
Fukushima Prefecture, where Bandaisan Onsen Hotel is located, is one of the leading peach-producing regions in Japan, producing about one-fourth of the domestic peach production (*3). Over a long period from early July to late September, a total of over 25 varieties of peaches, including "Hatsuhime," "Akatsuki," and "Madoka," hit the market, allowing people to enjoy a "peach relay" as the varieties change. With the desire for people to fully taste this summer delicacy that Fukushima prides itself on, this peach-themed event has been held since 2022.
*3 Based on the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries' "2024 Bearing Tree Area, Harvest Amount, and Shipment Amount of Peaches and Plums."
Feature 1: Fill your stomach with summery, chilled peach sweets
The "Mogitate Momo Gori" (Freshly Picked Peach Shaved Ice), a regular feature of this project, allows you to enjoy the classic summer sweet, shaved ice, with plenty of peaches. A tree bearing fruit containing peach syrup will appear in the venue inspired by a peach orchard. After ordering and receiving your shaved ice topped with peach flesh, you can pour the peach syrup onto the shaved ice yourself from the syrup tree.
FAQ
What is the name of the resort hotel hosting the Harakutchi Peach Fest 2026 and where is it located?
The resort hotel hosting the event is Bandaisan Onsen Hotel by Hoshino Resorts, located at the foot of Mt. Bandai in Fukushima Prefecture.
When will the Harakutchi Peach Fest 2026 take place at Bandaisan Onsen Hotel?
The Harakutchi Peach Fest 2026 will run from July 10 to August 31, 2026, at Bandaisan Onsen Hotel by Hoshino Resorts.
What does the term 'Harakutchi' mean and in which regional dialect is it used?
'Harakutchi' is an Aizu dialect word meaning 'full stomach,' reflecting the festival's goal of letting guests eat until completely satisfied.
How many varieties of peaches are available during the summer in Fukushima, and what are three examples?
Over 25 varieties of peaches are available, including 'Hatsuhime,' 'Akatsuki,' and 'Madoka,' which are sold from early July to late September.
What kind of peach-themed activities and desserts can guests enjoy at the Harakutchi Peach Fest 2026?
Guests can enjoy chilled peach sweets like 'Mogitate Momo Gori' and experience a peach orchard-themed venue with syrup fruit trees and a giant peach tree game board.