Kyukamura Norikura-Kogen, a resort hotel in Nagano, is now offering a “Tasting Flight.”
The program is being held as part of Nagano Prefecture's 150th anniversary initiatives in 2026, allowing guests to choose three wines to compare from a lineup of 15 Nagano wines.
About the “Tasting Flight”
The “Tasting Flight” is a program at Kyukamura Norikura-Kogen created as part of Nagano Prefecture's 150th anniversary celebrations in 2026.
Guests can choose any three wines from a rotating lineup of 15 Shinshu wines, mainly from wineries within roughly 150 km of Norikura-Kogen, with seasonal themes changing throughout the year.
Program Details
The 15 wines offered in the “Tasting Flight” change by area or seasonal theme, including new releases, aged wines, and grape-variety themes.
Guests ordering a “Tasting Flight” will receive a postcard for voting for their favorite wine, and the most popular wines will return during the finale period.
Prizes are also planned for selected participants who vote and enter the drawing.
The “Tasting Flight” includes three 60 ml pours of your choice for JPY 1,500 (tax included).
For details such as the wine rotation schedule, see the reference information below.
Reference
URL: https://www.qkamura.or.jp/norikura/
“Tasting Flight”
Price: Three 60 ml pours of your choice: JPY 1,500 (tax included)
Wine rotation periods
Spring–Summer: April 20–June 30, 2026
Summer–Autumn: July 1–September 30, 2026
Autumn–Early Winter: October 1–December 18, 2026
Finale: January 12–October 31, 2027
*During the finale, the highest-ranked wines from the voting will be served.
Prizes
Nagano wines popular in each seasonal vote: 5 winners per season (15 total)
Free invitation to the finale “Tasting Flight”: 50 winners per season (150 total)
Participating wineries include Azumino Winery, Goichi Wine, Takayashiro Farm, and others.