The Chikuma River Wine Valley is one of the representative wine-producing regions of Nagano wine.
J-World Travel Co., Ltd. will hold a two-day split tour titled "Winery Tour in the Chikuma River Wine Valley!" on Saturday, September 10, and Sunday, September 11.
Let us introduce the details of what kind of tour it is.
Fun precisely because it is a bus tour!
The Chikuma River Wine Valley is an area with a large concentration of wineries among the four divided Shinshu Wine Valleys.
However, since wineries in Nagano Prefecture are located at high altitudes and are difficult to reach on foot or by public transportation, traveling by car prevents the designated driver from enjoying the wine.
Therefore, this bus tour is highly recommended.
In addition to everyone being able to drink and enjoy wine together, you can listen to explanations at each winery, allowing you to learn even more about the wine and production areas.
Furthermore, since September is just before the harvest, the vineyards are especially spectacular to see.
Because there are so many wineries, it is a luxurious bus tour split over two days.
A journey to thoroughly explore wineries!
First, on Day 1 of the Chikuma River Wine Valley tour, participants will visit Gio Hills Winery and Manns Wines Komoro Winery in Komoro City, and enjoy lunch at Rue de Vin, a winery surrounded by vineyards in Tomi City.
Then, you will visit Atelier de Fromage with its wide variety of cheeses, and Arc-en-Vigne, which is both a winery and the Chikuma River Wine Academy.
On Day 2, besides Château Mercian Mariko Winery in Ueda City and Shinshu Takayama Winery in northern Takayama Village, plans also include enjoying things other than wine, such as Endo Shuzo (sake) and Shioya Jozo (miso and soy sauce).
An experience touring this many wineries all at once does not come around very often.
It can be said to be a must-see tour for Japanese wine fans.
A leisurely winery tour!
It is an intensive program perfectly suited for those who want to efficiently visit many wineries to learn about and enjoy wine.
Of course, participating in both Day 1 and Day 2 is welcome, but joining either one of the tours is also fine.
Please be sure to check the details for meeting and dismissal locations.
Day 1
https://www.jw-trvl.co.jp/domestic/detail.php?tid=1315
Day 2
https://www.jw-trvl.co.jp/domestic/detail.php?tid=1319