Though they can be grown all the way from Hokkaido to Kyushu, the area south of the southern Tohoku region is considered to be the best environment for growing Japanese pears. Sado is temperate in climate, influenced by the Tsushima Warm Current. The terraces along the coast of Sado Island are made up of gravel and sand, which allows the land to drain well. These conditions have made the Hamochi region a major area for pear cultivation. The coastal areas on Sado are effectively utilized for agriculture according to the requirements of the crops: relatively low terraces, which are easily accessible to water, are used as rice fields, while higher-elevation terraces are used for fruit cultivation.

Most Sado pears are grown exposed to the sun, without bagging, and are characterized by their low acidity, intense sweetness, and freshness. They are harvested from summer to autumn. In recent years, Sado farms have also begun cultivating rare French Le Lectier pears, which are considered challenging to grow.