Famous for its fruits, Kaminoyama City in Yamagata Prefecture has a rich natural environment that cultivates large fruits that are sweet and delicious. There are many orchards in the city, where fruit picking is offered every season. Try cherries that symbolize early summer in Yamagata, grapes that have a rich sweetness and refreshing sourness, as well as European pears, including Claude Blanchet (called “La France” in Japan), and apples that are the flavors of autumn. Tasting and comparing several varieties is also part of the pleasure of visiting orchards. Enjoy the scenery that changes each season, the hot springs of Kaminoyama, and seasonal fruits.