Roman Kobo: Pick Seasonal Blueberries in Soni
Visit a small seasonal blueberry grower by advance reservation and pick only what you plan to take home.
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Roman Kobo is a seasonal blueberry grower in Soni Village. The current Soni Tourism Association listing places it in Imai and describes a pick-and-pay-by-weight visit rather than all-you-can-eat. Japan47GO supplies the more specific map address, 790-1 Kake, but an older contact number in that listing differs from the current tourism-association phone. The farm opens seasonally, generally from mid-July to early September, and requires advance reservations. Confirm the crop, date, minimum picking quantity, price and current meeting point by phone before travelling.
Pick by weight instead of eating on site
The Soni Tourism Association explicitly says there is no all-you-can-eat plan. Admission is free; you pick berries and pay for what you harvest. The current association listing sets the rate at ¥200 per 100 g and asks each visitor to pick at least 300 g. Japan47GO's older display includes an ambiguous ¥200 / ¥210 including-tax line, so this guide uses the current association price while advising visitors to reconfirm it when reserving. Follow staff instructions about ripe fruit, containers and which rows may be picked.
Treat the season as a forecast, not a guaranteed opening
The Soni Tourism Association lists a planned season from mid-July to early September and hours of 09:00–16:00. Ripening depends on weather and crop conditions, so those dates do not promise fruit every day. The farm is by complete reservation, and the listing asks visitors to call before arriving. Confirm the date, available picking time, weather policy, group size and child suitability before setting out.
A small farm stop in Soni's rural landscape
The farm is at 790-1 Kake, within the mountain village of Soni. This is an agricultural visit rather than a visitor complex: the national listing does not describe a café, indoor waiting area, public restrooms or an accessible route. Wear shoes suitable for uneven farm ground, protect yourself from sun and insects, and avoid entering fields or farm work areas beyond the picking space. Ask the grower before photographing people, crops or working areas.
Use the bus or plan a rural drive carefully
The national tourism listing describes a bus from Kintetsu Nabari Station's west exit toward Yamagasu, about 44 minutes to Soni Village Office, then roughly a five-minute walk. It also gives approximate driving times from the Meihan Expressway: around 45 minutes via Hari IC and about 60 minutes via Ueno IC. These are reference estimates, not live journey times. Check the current bus timetable and return service for your date, and call the farm for the safest final approach and parking details.
Confirm the complete cost before you reserve
The current Soni Tourism Association listing gives 090-3036-4181 and ¥200 per 100 g, with a 300 g minimum per person. Japan47GO carries an older listing with a different phone number (0745-94-2072) and unclear tax formatting. Use the current association-listed number to confirm the date, full total, payment method, group conditions and whether the farm's opening plan has changed. No live crop inventory is published.
What to look for
Seasonal blueberry picking, usually July to early September
Pick-and-pay-by-weight format; no all-you-can-eat plan
Advance reservation and a phone call before arrival are required
Photo notes
No MyNara image-use permission has been confirmed. Ask the grower before photographing workers, other visitors, crops or farm operations. Do not enter growing rows or work areas without permission, and do not reuse third-party photographs from tourism or map listings.
Make a day of it
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Sources & editorial status
Original MyNara draft based on the linked sources. Sources reviewed 20 October 2026. Opening arrangements, prices and offers may change; use the operator's current information before travelling.
- JAPAN 47 GO — Roman Kobo season, booking requirement, price notation, address and access; updated 2026-03-10
- Soni Tourism Association — current direct phone, season, hours, ¥200/100 g, 300 g minimum and full-reservation condition
- Soni Village — village tourism overview and rural visitor context
- Nara Prefecture official tourism site — Soni Highland and local visitor-area context