Hachioji once recorded a maximum temperature of 39.3℃ on August 11, 2020.
Because Hachioji is a basin, the temperature tends to rise in the summer, and on the other hand, the temperature in the winter gets cold.
Because Hachioji is so hot in the summer, there are many events that can warm your heart.
Of the two carefully selected events that are useful for children's independent research projects, this time we will be introducing the "Mt. Takao Summer Cool Breeze Soba Stamp Rally"!
from late July to mid-September
blueberry picking
Recommended points
Point1
Ongata Blueberry Village is a blueberry picking spot located at the westernmost tip of Hachioji.
You can experience the atmosphere of a satoyama village that has existed since ancient times at the westernmost tip of Hachioji.
Point2
At some farms, you can try out the hunting experience for free (you will have to buy what you take home).
Point3
Since the Ongata area is located at the foot of Mt. Jinba, the heat is mild even in the intense heat of Hachioji, so it is also a great place to escape the heat.
Point4
It's close to Hachioji Nishi IC on the Ken-O Expressway, so it saves you time (however, it's a half-interchange).
Useful points for independent research projects
Why is blueberry cultivation so popular in the Ongata district?
You might be interested in that.
Point 1
In the Ongata district, thanks to the Hachioji City blueberry village development project started in 1999,
Blueberry planting has started. Then, in 2003, a union was established,
At the same time, each farm started harvesting (23 farms, totaling 3.1 hectares).
There is a village called Yuyake Koyake in Onkata, and Amekou Nakamura, the lyricist of the nursery rhyme ``Yuyake Koyaki,''
The lyrics were written based on this area. The lyrics of nursery rhymes make you want to go back to your childhood and look at the sunset.
Point 2
Blueberries may be small, but they have outstanding nutritional and health benefits! By investigating their effects,
This will also be the result of independent research.
Blueberries have anti-cancer effects, improve cognitive function, improve cardiovascular and vascular function, and improve intestinal flora.
It's effective.
Blueberries also have strong antioxidant properties and can prevent your body from getting rusty.
Blueberries, on the other hand, contain a variety of nutrients, but are low in calories.
It has 49kcal per 100g and 9.6g of carbohydrates per 100g, which is lower than other fruits.
Also suitable for adult diets.
Point 3
Ongata Blueberry Village
Access: Approximately 45 minutes by limited express or semi-limited express from Shinjuku Station on the Keio Line to Takao Station.Approximately 20 minutes from the north exit of Takao Station by Nishi-Tokyo bus bound for Jinba Kogen Shita to Chikaraishi bus stop. "
●Bamba Farm (late July to late August)
[Address] 3217 Shimoonkatacho, Hachioji City
090-9398-7324 [Opening] Weekdays from 12:00, Holidays from 9:00 [Closed] None
●Blueberry garden/plant farm (late July to early September)
[Address] 1353 Kamionkatacho, Hachioji City
042-651-3003 [Opening hours] 9:00 - 16:30
[Closed] Every Monday and Tuesday (excluding August 11th and 12th), and in case of rain.
●Nozawa Farm (late July to early September)
[Address] 1566 Kamiomakata-cho, Hachioji City
042-651-4066 [Opening hours] 9:00 to 16:00 [Closed] Every Wednesday
●Nishino Farm (late July to early September)
[Address] 1606 Kamionkata-cho, Hachioji City
090-7255-3033