Niki, town in Yoichi district, Hokkaidō, Japan
Niki is a small town in southwest Hokkaido filled with fruit farms and vineyards. The landscape consists of green fields with cherry and grape trees, scattered with simple farmhouses and small shops selling fresh produce and local wine.
The town developed as an agricultural area with fertile land and abundant water supporting fruit farming. With the growth of the local wine industry in recent times, it gained a new economic foundation and character.
The town revolves around fruit farming and winemaking, shaping how locals spend their days. You see farmers tending their cherry and grape harvests with care, and traditional gardens with vegetables and fruits are common in homes throughout the area.
The town is about half an hour from Otaru by car. Walking or biking are the best ways to explore its quiet roads and fields, as the area is flat and easy to navigate.
Some farms allow visitors to pick fruits themselves during harvest season and taste them right away. This direct experience connects visitors to the farming rhythm in a way rarely possible in more touristy areas.
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