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  • Food Culture Experiences

Wine Tasting & Wine Farm Visit

      • Koshu (Yamanashi)

        Koshu (Yamanashi)

      • Cabernet (Nagano)

        Cabernet (Nagano)

      • Pinot Noir (Hokkaido)

        Pinot Noir (Hokkaido)

      • Chardonnay (Yamagata)

        Chardonnay (Yamagata)

      • 甲州ワイン(山梨)

        甲州ワイン(山梨)

      • Chardonnay (Yamagata)

        Chardonnay (Yamagata)

      • ワイン農園見学

        ワイン農園見学

      • Koshu (Yamanashi)
      • Cabernet (Nagano)
      • Pinot Noir (Hokkaido)
      • Chardonnay (Yamagata)
      • 甲州ワイン(山梨)
      • Chardonnay (Yamagata)
      • ワイン農園見学
  • The beauty of Japanese wine can be enjoyed in Katsunuma, Yamanashi; Shiojiri, Nagano; Yoichi, Hokkaido; and Takahata, Yamagata.

    Katsunuma in Yamanashi, also known as the holy land of Japanese wine; Shiojiri (Kikyogahara) in Nagano, where grapes grow in a cool climate at high altitude; Yoichi in Hokkaido, which is attracting attention from around the world as a famous wine grape producing area; and Takahata in Yamagata, renowned as the kingdom of fruit. Each region is home to a cluster of vineyards and wineries, where high-quality wines are produced in harmony with the natural scenery of the four seasons.

    On a wine farm tour,

    • Learn about vineyard cultivation methods
    • Terroir (climate and soil) explanation
    • Visit our winemaking facilities
    • Guide to our fermentation tanks and barrel-aging warehouse

    You can learn about the process that goes into creating a bottle of wine, with explanations from the winemakers and staff.

    After the tour, you can enjoy a tasting session, including whiskeys exclusive to the distillery. You'll get a real feel for the "depth of Japanese whiskey," which changes depending on the barrel and aging period, with flavors such as smoky, fruity, spicy, and vanilla.

    The tasting that follows will include:

    • Koshu Muscat Bailey A (Yamanashi)
    • Merlot Cabernet (Nagano)
    • Pinot Noir Kerner (Hokkaido)
    • Delaware Chardonnay (Yamagata)

    You can taste wines that highlight the unique characteristics of each region, such as:

    Vineyards spreading out beneath the blue sky, a winery filled with the aroma of fermentation, and the scenery reflected in the glass... This is an experience where you can enjoy the "beautiful story of wine" born from the unique climate and craftsmanship of Japan.

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