Under the theme "The Miracle of Wine Connecting People to People," a festival will be held in Nerima featuring many notable wineries and dining establishments!
It has been 10 years since Tokyo's first winery, Tokyo Winery, was established in Nerima Ward. This festival also commemorates that milestone.
Let us introduce the highlights.
Festival Highlights📍
・Unveiling "Nerima Wine 2024," made from 100% Nerima-grown grapes
・A grand gathering in Nerima of buzz-worthy wineries from across the country
・Sales of Nerima-grown vegetables and delicious snacks by local farmers and restaurants
・Entertainment including music and craft workshops (content for children is also available, so families can enjoy together)
Attractive Participating Wineries
①Tokyo Winery (Nerima Ward, Tokyo; Website, Social Media)
Tokyo's first winery. Their unfiltered, hazy wines gently permeate the body.
②SAKURA VINEYARD (Sakura City, Chiba Prefecture; Website, Social Media)
Started growing grapes in Sakura City, Chiba Prefecture in 2019. Constantly honing their craft through custom crush brewing at Tokyo Winery.
③Yosakoi Winery (Kochi Prefecture; Website, Social Media)
Aiming to craft wines that express the terroir of Kochi Prefecture, they make wine starting right from the grapes. The inspiration to start a winery came from their encounter with Tokyo Winery!
④Kentoku Winery (Sagamihara City, Kanagawa Prefecture; Website, Social Media, Social Media)
Dedicated to using only grapes from their own vineyard, they also engage in making fruit wines using local produce. Please savor the bounty of Sagamihara.
⑤Shiojiri Minori Vineyard (Shiojiri City, Nagano Prefecture; Social Media)
After living a dual lifestyle between Tokyo and 2 other bases, she now grows grapes with her husband in Shiojiri City, Nagano Prefecture. They aim to make wine that allows people to enjoy and connect through vineyard work.
⑥Kamakura Winery (Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture; Website, Social Media)
Kamakura Winery is run by Shingo Natsume, a 2nd-generation graduate of Tokyo Winery's Cultivation Club, engaged in grape cultivation and winemaking within Kamakura City.
⑦Katsutoshi Winery (Nakatado District, Kagawa Prefecture; Website, Social Media)
⑧Sanctuary Tokyo (Nishi-Tokyo City, Tokyo)
Growing grapes with the aim of creating a winery that serves as an accessible place where people can gather and relax, while conserving Tokyo's greenery and utilizing farmland.
Event Overview
Name: Nerima Wine Festival
Date and Time: Sunday, April 13, 2025, 12:00–17:00 (Held rain or shine)
Venue: PLAY! Under-Elevated Plaza (8-minute walk from Seibu Line Shakujii-koen Station: 8-10 Shakujiimachi, Nerima Ward, Tokyo)
Organizer: Nerima Wine Project | Co-organizer: Tokyo Winery | Supporter: Urban Agriculture Division, Nerima Ward
*Riding a bicycle while intoxicated is strictly prohibited. If you plan to drink alcohol, please arrive on foot or via public transportation.
Also featuring a panel discussion between Tokyo Winery representative Miwa Echigoya and participating winery producers
Fun talk shows featuring Tokyo Winery representative Miwa Echigoya and members of participating wineries will be held on stage 2 times.
The moderator will be Shoki Ichiba, the Japanese Wine PR Boy who loves Japanese wine dearly!
With his upbeat facilitation, made possible by his personal friendship with the makers, this might be a great chance to hear their candid thoughts.
Anticipation is high for what topics will pop up!!
April 13 will likely be a delightfully warm, springtime day.
Why not take a trip out to Nerima?
Please check the official website for details.
【Nerima Wine Festival】
https://nerimawine.com/nerimawinefestival2025/