J-World Travel Co., Ltd. plans and organizes numerous bus tours visiting wineries.
On Saturday, April 2, the company will host the "Enjoy Japanese Wine at Mars Hosaka Winery and Manns Katsunuma Winery! Day Bus Tour."
Let us take a look at what this tour has in store.
Early April is a highly recommended season!
Yamanashi Prefecture is a sightseeing destination you can enjoy whenever you visit across all four seasons, but spring is especially recommended.
In addition to cherry blossoms, peach blossoms are also in bloom, turning the entire area into a solid blanket of pink.
Furthermore, if the weather is fine, you will also be able to enjoy spectacular views featuring the contrast between the blue sky and pink blossoms.
Now, this day bus tour will visit Manns Winery in Katsunuma and Mars Hosaka Winery in Nirasaki City, located in the northwestern part of Yamanashi Prefecture.
As the weather will be getting pleasantly warm, it will be an even more delightful time to enjoy a winery tour.
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Although Hosaka Winery, which this day tour visits, is farther from Tokyo than Katsunuma or Kofu, it is a winery set in a magnificent environment.
In addition to using grapes from Hosaka, blessed with favorable climate and soil, wines crafted using state-of-the-art brewing equipment are popular for their solid flavor profile despite their affordable prices.
On site, pairings of three recommended types of wine with matching snacks are planned.
Meanwhile, Manns Katsunuma Winery had its facilities renovated in 2020.
Besides Solaris, a premium Japanese wine served at banquets for state-guest-level VIPs, the winery is also known for creating an astonishing array of Japanese wines through ingenious cultivation and winemaking techniques.
This time, wine tastings and short wine talks by staff members are on the agenda.
Additionally, lunch will be an original course meal at the restaurant of Fruit Park Fujiya Hotel, set on an elevation overlooking the Kofu Basin.
After the meal, you can look forward to enjoying a leisurely stroll around the fruit park.
A relaxing, leisurely bus tour!
This tour takes thorough infection prevention measures and is limited to 15 participants.
Furthermore, because there are few stops, you will be able to leisurely savor each winery, your lunch, and your free time.
For Japanese wine fans who have been staying cooped up at home all winter, why not choose the "Enjoy Japanese Wine at Mars Hosaka Winery and Manns Katsunuma Winery! Day Bus Tour" as your very first mini-trip of spring?
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