When is the 'Summer Adventure' event held?

From July 18 to August 30, 2026. Some events have limited periods.

Is parking available?

Yes, free parking is available, including space for large vehicles.

Are events canceled in case of rain?

Outdoor events may be canceled due to weather. Please check on the day.

Are there food facilities on site?

Yes, 'Rapoppo Mori no Imo CAFÉ' offers light meals and desserts.

Is there an on-site accommodation?

No, but many minshuku and hotels are available nearby.

This Summer, Rapoppo Namerikata Farmers Village Transforms into a Giant Playground! 'Summer Vacation Great Adventure' Event Announced

Published Jul 14, 2026 7:01 PM ・ Updated Jul 14, 2026 11:12 AM ・ 15 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

Rapoppo Namerikata Farmers Village, operated by Shirahato Food Industries, will host the special summer event 'Summer Vacation Great Adventure' from July 18 to August 30, 2026. The event features harvest experiences, a 16-meter giant流水noodle slide, bamboo lantern nights, and more family-friendly nature activities.

Shirahato Food Industries Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Moriguchi City, Osaka Prefecture; President and CEO: Shunichi Nagao) will host the summer special event 'Summer Vacation Great Adventure' at Rapoppo Namerikata Farmers Village (Namegata City, Ibaraki Prefecture), the sacred land of baked sweet potatoes, from Saturday, July 18, 2026, to Sunday, August 30, 2026.

Throughout the event period, visitors can enjoy a wide range of nature-filled activities, including harvesting summer vegetables and blueberries, photo spots in sunflower fields, and interactive experiences with insects. Additionally, from July 18 (Sat) to August 16 (Sun), the 'Summer Play Festival' will be held on weekends and holidays, featuring exclusive summer experiences such as a 16-meter-long giant流水noodle slide, the soaking-wet 'Yakiemons Splash,' and hands-on craft and science workshops perfect for school summer projects.

Eat, play, learn, and connect with nature. Rapoppo Namerikata Farmers Village delivers a unique 'Great Summer Adventure' for the whole family.

'Great Summer Adventure' 5 Highlights

POINT 01 | Fun Harvesting! Pick Over 10 Types of Colorful Summer Vegetables

Harvest over 10 varieties of seasonal summer vegetables, including tomatoes, corn, and eggplants, all at their peak freshness.

POINT 02 | From the Second Floor! Giant流水Noodle Slide

A massive 16-meter-long流水noodle slide made from bamboo on the premises makes its appearance. Enjoy all-you-can-eat matured baked sweet potato tempura along with seasonal vegetable tempura for full satisfaction!

POINT 03 | Cool Summer-Only Sweets

Enjoy summer-exclusive treats like sunflower sweet potato soft serve and chunky shaved ice made with house-made ice and farm-direct seasonal fruits. Experience the fresh flavors unique to our farm and cool down your hot summer days.

POINT 04 | First-Ever! 'Summer Night Bamboo Lights'

An evening event where bamboo lanterns made from bamboo grown on-site illuminate the schoolyard with a dreamy glow. The 'Starry Sky Sweet Potato Beer Garden' and 'After-School Night Museum' will also run simultaneously.

POINT 05 | Sunflower and Insect Summer Fun

From sunflower field photo spots to the stag beetle forest and crayfish pond, enjoy exciting nature experiences. Create unforgettable summer memories for the whole family while connecting with nature.

Colorful Summer Vegetable Harvest Experience (Over 10 Varieties)

A popular hands-on experience where visitors can harvest summer vegetables lovingly grown by farmers. Touch and harvest colorful seasonal vegetables like tomatoes, corn, and eggplants, and savor the joy of picking and the fresh taste of just-harvested produce.

・Dates: July 18 (Sat) – August 30 (Sun) ※Weekends and holidays only

・Times: ①10:30– / ②12:30– / ③15:00–

・Fee: ¥1,500 per person

※Approximately 10 varieties can be harvested per session.

Blueberry Harvest Experience

Pick fresh, in-season blueberries with your own hands. After harvesting, enjoy the unique freshness of just-picked berries with an original berry smoothie made with about 30 freshly picked blueberries and strawberries.

・Dates: July 4 (Sat) – August 30 (Sun) ※Weekends and holidays only

・Times: ①11:00– / ②13:00– / ③14:00–

・Fee: ¥1,800 per person

Sunflower and Insect Summer Fun [Free Admission]

Sunflower photo spots appear in the entrance garden! Plus, enjoy free summer-exclusive nature experiences such as 'Stag Beetle Hunt' in the forest and crayfish fishing in the pond.

※As these involve live creatures, they may not be found or caught.

16-Meter-Long! Giant流水Noodle Slide from the Second Floor

The massive 16-meter-long流水noodle slide, crafted from bamboo on the premises, returns this year! Enjoy the thrilling flow of noodles from the second floor of the school building, along with all-you-can-eat matured baked sweet potato tempura and seasonal vegetable tempura—a popular summer-exclusive event.

・Dates: Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from July 18 (Sat) to August 16 (Sun)

・Time: 13:00–17:00 (Last entry at 16:30)

・Fee: Adults ¥1,800 (2 bundles of noodles), Children ¥1,200 (1.5 bundles of noodles)

Packed with Farm-Direct Fruits!

Exclusive summer-only shaved ice made with house-made ice and plenty of fresh, farm-direct seasonal fruits—only possible because we're farmers. Also enjoy cute and refreshing treats like sunflower sweet potato soft serve.

※Chunky shaved ice available on weekends and holidays from July 18 (Sat) to August 16 (Sun), starting at 11:00, while supplies last.

※Sales period: Weekends and holidays from July 18 (Thu) to August 16 (Sun)

Beat the Heat! Get Soaked in 'Yakiemons Splash'

'Yakiemons' unleashes a powerful water spray from the second floor of the school building! A summer-only water attraction where you can play freely with water guns. Get soaked and blow away the summer heat!

・Dates: Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from July 18 (Sat) to August 16 (Sun)

・Time: 12:00– (approx. 15 minutes)

※Additional session at 17:30– on August 13 (Thu) to 16 (Sun)

・Fee: ¥500 (includes water gun rental and participation prize)

・Target: Ages 4 to elementary school students

Summer Night Bamboo Lights

Cool down on summer evenings with sweet potatoes and lights

・Dates: Thursday, August 13, 2026 – Sunday, August 16

・Time: 17:00–20:00

Bamboo lanterns made from bamboo harvested on-site will magically illuminate the school buildings and yard. The 'Starry Sky Sweet Potato Beer Garden' and 'After-School Night Museum' will also run simultaneously, offering a special summer evening experience.

Bamboo Lantern Making Workshop

・Time: 17:00–19:00

・Fee: ¥1,500 per person

※Photo is for illustration purposes.

Concurrently Held! Starry Sky Sweet Potato Beer Garden at Rapoppo Mori no Imo CAFÉ

Enjoy a beer garden on the terrace of 'Rapoppo Mori no Imo CAFÉ,' which opened this year, while feeling the summer night breeze. We offer Ibaraki's local craft beer, original drinks made with fruits from our own orchard, shaved ice with house-made ice and farm-direct fruits, and more.

・Dates: August 13 (Thu) – August 16 (Sun)

※Photo is for illustration purposes.

Explore the Pitch-Dark School at Night

After-School Night Museum In Sweet Potato Factory Museum

Explore with glowing cyalumes! Uncover the mysteries hidden in the Sweet Potato School!

・Dates: August 13 (Thu) – August 16 (Sun)

・Time: 18:00– (Last entry at 19:00)

・Admission: ¥600 (same for adults and children) ※Free for children under 3

10-Day Limited! Serious Summer Research!

Hands-on Craft & Science Workshops Taught Seriously by Rapoppo's Quality Control and Engineering Staff

Period: July 18 (Sat)–20 (Mon, Holiday), August 8 (Sat), 9 (Sun), 11 (Tue, Holiday), 13 (Thu)–16 (Sun)

① Launch the Farthest! Pet Bottle Rocket Workshop

What kind of customization will make it fly the farthest? Test and experiment by launching them in the wide schoolyard!

・Time: 10:30–11:30

・Fee: ¥1,200 per person

② Summer Research! Learn About Salting Out! Make Your Own Super Ball

This is the one for your summer research project! Use the salting-out technique to turn slime into your very own super ball!

・Time: ①13:30–14:15 / ②14:30–15:15