Fukuoka

巨峰ワイナリー

福岡県久留米市

PROFILE

Legal name: KYOHO JAPAN 株式会社
Location: 〒839-1213 福岡県久留米市田主丸町益生田246-1
Representative: 林田浩暢 / 林田安世
Phone: 0943-72-2382
Email: info@kyoho-winery.com

Official Website

OFFICIAL WEBSITEkyoho-winery.com

ABOUT

When Fruit Becomes Fine Wine

~As an Expresser of Agriculture~

Japanese wine.jp Editorial Department

FEATURE STORY

Concept

Kyoho Winery is the oldest winery in Fukuoka, located in the forests of Tanushimaru, Kurume City, the birthplace of Kyoho grape cultivation. Turning carefully grown seasonal fruit from the region into expressive fruit wines is central to its mission. Winemaking begins with agriculture, and Kyoho Winery aims to be an expression of that agricultural culture. Visitors can explore vineyards dedicated to Kyoho grapes, underground cellars, Kyoho wines from various vintages—including some of the world’s oldest examples—along with a tasting room and shop. Surrounded by rich nature, the peaceful setting offers a welcome escape from everyday stress.

About

Japan’s first Kyoho wine.\n\nKyoho Wine was born in 1972 from a commitment to making wine from 100% Kyoho grapes, once considered difficult to vinify. Inspired by Hiroyuki Hayashida, the 12th-generation head of Wakatakeya Brewery, who worked with local farmers to cultivate Kyoho grapes in Tanushimaru, 13th-generation head Denbei Hayashida spent about ten years developing the wine.

Forest Shop MINOU

As winemakers, nothing makes us happier than offering freshly made fruit wines at a winery surrounded by trees and birdsong. After entering the grounds through the woods, a walking trail lies to the right and the winery buildings to the left. A short climb along the stone path leads to a plaza with a spring-fed pond. MINOU, where you can taste seasonal wines made at the winery, is located on the left.\n\nHours: 9:00–17:00\n\nClosed: Year-end and New Year holidays

Forest Restaurant HEURIGE

HEURIGE was created from a desire to let guests enjoy our fruit wines together with local ingredients. House wines available only here are served in a casual café-restaurant beside the winery. It is a place for meals, conversation, and views across our own farm and the landscape beyond. The warm interior of wood and plaster, together with terrace seating, creates an inviting atmosphere.\n\nLunch: from 11:00 (last order 15:00)\nCafé: from 14:00 (last order 16:00)\n\nClosed: March–November, Tuesdays and the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays; December–February, Tuesdays and Wednesdays; year-end and New Year holidays.

Forest Barbecue

Enjoy a barbecue overlooking the Chikugo Plain and Kyoho vineyards.\n\nHours: 11:00–16:00\n\nClosed: March–November, Tuesdays and the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays; December–February, Tuesdays and Wednesdays; year-end and New Year holidays.

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