[JAF Ibaraki] JAF Day in Ume Sonare OARAI: Early Summer Plum Drink Preparation Experience Event for JAF Members in Ibaraki
The JAF Ibaraki Branch will host an early summer plum drink preparation experience event, "JAF Day in Ume Sonare OARAI," for JAF members on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Ume Sonare OARAI in Oarai Town, Ibaraki Prefecture. Participants can enjoy a unique early summer taste of Ibaraki by experiencing everything from harvesting green plums to preparing plum syrup and plum wine.
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The Ibaraki Branch of the Japan Automobile Federation (JAF) (Branch Manager: Shiro Hataya) will hold "JAF Day in Ume Sonare OARAI: Enjoying the Full Blessings of Plums, Early Summer Plum Drink Preparation" on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Ume Sonare OARAI (Oarai Town, Higashiibaraki District, Ibaraki Prefecture). The JAF Ibaraki Branch organizes various events in collaboration with JAF member discount facilities in the prefecture, aiming to provide "Ibaraki-specific" experiences to JAF members.
Ume Sonare OARAI, the venue for this event, is Japan's first plum experience park developed by "Yoshida-ya," a long-established umeboshi (pickled plum) specialty store founded in 1830. With the cooperation of Yoshida-ya, a JAF member discount facility, this will be the first JAF Day held at the facility. Ibaraki Prefecture, home to Kairakuen, one of Japan's three most famous gardens renowned for its plum groves, and ranking among the top 10 in plum production, offers an experience where visitors can enjoy the blessings of plums.
The work is easy for beginners and recommended for those new to "ume shigoto" (plum work). This event, where you can experience everything from plum harvesting to preparation, is a unique early summer experience where even the waiting time for completion becomes part of the enjoyment.
Plum Syrup Image Image
From harvesting to preparation! Event experience details
Green Plum Harvesting
You will harvest green plums (1-2 pieces) in the plum orchard within the facility.
Plum Syrup / Plum Wine Making
You will challenge yourself to make plum syrup or plum wine, also using the plums you harvested.
The type of plums, sugar, and alcohol used can be changed according to your preference (additional charges apply).
Even after returning home!
The syrup and plum wine made at the event will be completed after aging for about 2 weeks to 1 month.
Please enjoy watching the color gradually change and mature at home.
Event Overview
Date and Time
Saturday, June 6, 2026
1st session: 10:00-11:30, 2nd session: 13:00-14:30, 3rd session: 15:30-17:00
Location
Ume Sonare OARAI (6793-5 Isohama-cho, Oarai Town, Higashiibaraki District, Ibaraki Prefecture)
Event Content
Experience harvesting green plums in the facility's plum orchard and preparing plum syrup or plum wine. You can choose from multiple types of plums, sugar, and alcohol to make a plum drink tailored to your preference, and after the experience, you can take out a plum soda drink.
Application
Advance application is required (please apply via the link below)
For the latest information and details about the event, please check the JAF website.
https://jaf.link/4sHNi9D
Ume Sonare OARAI, the venue for this event, is Japan's first plum experience park developed by "Yoshida-ya," a long-established umeboshi (pickled plum) specialty store founded in 1830. With the cooperation of Yoshida-ya, a JAF member discount facility, this will be the first JAF Day held at the facility. Ibaraki Prefecture, home to Kairakuen, one of Japan's three most famous gardens renowned for its plum groves, and ranking among the top 10 in plum production, offers an experience where visitors can enjoy the blessings of plums.
The work is easy for beginners and recommended for those new to "ume shigoto" (plum work). This event, where you can experience everything from plum harvesting to preparation, is a unique early summer experience where even the waiting time for completion becomes part of the enjoyment.
Plum Syrup Image Image
From harvesting to preparation! Event experience details
Green Plum Harvesting
You will harvest green plums (1-2 pieces) in the plum orchard within the facility.
Plum Syrup / Plum Wine Making
You will challenge yourself to make plum syrup or plum wine, also using the plums you harvested.
The type of plums, sugar, and alcohol used can be changed according to your preference (additional charges apply).
Even after returning home!
The syrup and plum wine made at the event will be completed after aging for about 2 weeks to 1 month.
Please enjoy watching the color gradually change and mature at home.
Event Overview
Date and Time
Saturday, June 6, 2026
1st session: 10:00-11:30, 2nd session: 13:00-14:30, 3rd session: 15:30-17:00
Location
Ume Sonare OARAI (6793-5 Isohama-cho, Oarai Town, Higashiibaraki District, Ibaraki Prefecture)
Event Content
Experience harvesting green plums in the facility's plum orchard and preparing plum syrup or plum wine. You can choose from multiple types of plums, sugar, and alcohol to make a plum drink tailored to your preference, and after the experience, you can take out a plum soda drink.
Application
Advance application is required (please apply via the link below)
For the latest information and details about the event, please check the JAF website.
https://jaf.link/4sHNi9D