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Buying at Farm Shops

In the producing area, you can buy hoshiimo directly at farm shops and stores. It's a way of buying that puts a face to the maker — and of meeting a lineup you'll only find in the region — with a charm all its own.

A drying field at dusk: hira-boshi dried sweet potatoes lined up on woven drying racks
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Why buy in person

You can look at the products before choosing, ask the makers and staff about eating and storage, and sometimes encounter products that rarely reach online shops.

Before you visit

Days, hours, and sales periods often change with the season and the harvest, and shops may close outside the hoshiimo season. Before heading out, check each seller's official site or social media for the latest, or call ahead.

About the area

The stretch covering Hitachinaka, Tokai, and Naka in Ibaraki is the main producing area, dotted with farms and stores that sell directly. You can find sellers with published in-person sales information in the producer listings.

Sources

  • Hoshimori internal FAQ

Checked: 2026-07-02

Hoshimori is an AI guide for hoshiimo information.For the latest details, check each official site and seller page.