On Monday, November 23 (a public holiday), the “2nd Nationwide Japanese Wine Tasting Tour” will be held at WATERRAS Plaza.
The Tokyo event offers tastings of more than 170 Japanese wines from across the country.
About the 2nd Nationwide Japanese Wine Tasting Tour
The Nationwide Japanese Wine Tasting Tour is a large-scale tasting event that brings together distinctive Japanese wines made throughout the country and connects producers with consumers, restaurants and wine retailers.
For this second edition, more than 60 wineries and over 170 Japanese wines are expected, spanning Hokkaido to Kyushu. Visitors can freely taste wines shaped by different climates, grape varieties and producer philosophies between 13:30 and 17:00.
How to Enjoy the Event
This year’s theme is not simply to “learn” about Japanese wine, but to “taste” it as if traveling around the country.
Visitors can compare regional differences, grape varieties and the individual expression of producers, all while tasting in one venue.
To help introduce Japanese wine to the next generation, attendees aged 29 and under receive a ¥1,000 discount.
Wine buyers and staff responsible for wine at liquor shops and restaurants also receive a ¥1,000 discount.
If you are interested, consider joining the event.
Reference
Event Overview
Event name
2nd Nationwide Japanese Wine Tasting Tour
Date
Monday, November 23, 2026 (public holiday)
Hours
13:30–17:00 — Drinkers and Producers Session (general visitors and winery professionals)
17:15–19:00 — Producers Session (winery professionals only)
Venue
WATERRAS Plaza (Awajicho)
2-101 Kanda-Awajicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Conditions
Held rain or shine
Expected exhibitors
More than 60 wineries nationwide
Expected wines
More than 170
Tasting
Free tasting during event hours
Food
Food booths planned
Tickets
Advance: ¥8,000
Same day: ¥9,000
Discounts (may be combined)
Bring an original glass: ¥1,000 off
U29 (age 29 or under): additional ¥1,000 off
Liquor-store and restaurant wine staff: ¥1,000 off
Access
WATERRAS Plaza is centrally located and accessible from several stations, including Awajicho Station on the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line, Ogawamachi Station on the Toei Shinjuku Line, Shin-Ochanomizu Station on the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line and JR Ochanomizu Station.
Enjoy a day of exploring Japanese wine from across the country in an open-air setting.