Yamanashi Prefecture produces the largest amount of Japanese wine.
Many Japanese wine fans probably think, "I'd love to go winery hopping at least once."
Here is good news for those people.
On Sunday, March 13, J World Travel Inc. will host the bus tour "Discover the Charm of Japanese Wine at Yamanashi Wineries! Day Bus Tour."
Here, we will share the details.
Bus Tour Overview
Yamanashi Prefecture is renowned as one of Japan's leading wine-producing regions.
This bus tour involves visiting three unique wineries, listening to stories directly from the winemakers, and enjoying the wineries' top-recommended wines.
Wine is a beverage well worth exploring, as its individuality is shaped by soil, climatic conditions, cultivation methods, vinification techniques, and the winemakers themselves.
With the group size limited to 15 participants, it is not only well-prepared for infection control, but also a tour where you can thoroughly enjoy Japanese wine at an unhurried pace.
About the Three Wineries
The "Discover the Charm of Japanese Wine at Yamanashi Wineries! Day Bus Tour" visits three wineries in Yamanashi.
First is Manns Katsunuma Winery, which was newly renovated in 2020.
Through various cultivation and winemaking methods, this winery produces surprising wines unlike any Japanese wine seen before, and is well known for "SOLARIS," a premium Japanese wine served to state guests and VIPs.
Next is Okunota Winery.
Although it is a small winery, it releases a wide variety of wines—all of which are delicious—and participants are scheduled to hear stories in the vineyards and cellar.
Finally, Shirayuri Winery, well known for L'Orient Wine.
Its Koshu wine made from Japan's indigenous Koshu grape variety is delicious, and on the day of the tour, you can enjoy a pairing with finger food specially prepared by the executive managing director.
In addition, for lunch, participants are scheduled to savor an original course lunch at Fruit Park Fujiya Hotel overlooking the Kofu Basin.
It promises to be an attractive itinerary where you can fully enjoy not only Japanese wine but also Yamanashi Prefecture itself.
Highly Recommended Even If It's Been a While!
This tour is recommended not only for wine lovers, those who want to deepen their wine knowledge, and those interested in Japanese wine, but also for those who haven't had the chance to visit wineries recently amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Why not take this winery tour and savor Yamanashi Prefecture along with its prized wines?
Details
■ Date & Time: Sunday, March 13, 2022, 8:00–18:30
■ Meeting Place: In front of the Honda Aoyama Building, Exit 5 of Aoyama-itchome Station
■ Capacity: Up to 15 participants
■ Tour Fee: 19,000 yen (tax included)
■ Details Page: https://www.jw-trvl.co.jp/domestic/detail.php?tid=1238
■ How to Apply: Please apply via the website above.