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Yamanashi Koshu Winery Private Tour with Licensed Guide & Vehicle
Koshu
Important Information
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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If you are a wine lover, Katsunuma Koshu region wineries are a must. The Koshu region has a lot of great wine makers and we have chosen our top 10 for you to pick from to visit. Your guide and driver can bring you to 3 to 5 wineries on this tour! This is full day tour, so you can relax and enjoy your wine. Have fun "Winery hopping".
We hope to guide you soon!
Maximum 7 participants per tour. If you are travelling with children ages 0-6, please inform us when you make the reservation. No more than 2 car seats available for each vehicle. Infant child seats may not be available.
Highlights
6 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
6 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private vehicle
Customizable Tour of your choice of 3-5 wineries from 'What to expect' list'
Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
Wine tasting fees, winery tour fees, any food and drink
Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under 'What to Expect.'
Yamanashi Koshu Winery Private Tour with Licensed Guide & Vehicle
Koshu
About
If you are a wine lover, Katsunuma Koshu region wineries are a must. The Koshu region has a lot of great wine makers and we have chosen our top 10 for you to pick from to visit. Your guide and driver can bring you to 3 to 5 wineries on this tour! This is full day tour, so you can relax and enjoy your wine. Have fun "Winery hopping".
We hope to guide you soon!
Maximum 7 participants per tour. If you are travelling with children ages 0-6, please inform us when you make the reservation. No more than 2 car seats available for each vehicle. Infant child seats may not be available.
Highlights
6 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
6 hours
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private vehicle
Customizable Tour of your choice of 3-5 wineries from 'What to expect' list'
Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
Wine tasting fees, winery tour fees, any food and drink
Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under 'What to Expect.'
Asaya Winery (あさや葡萄酒) is established in 1921, making a variety of wines predominantly from Japanese grapes including Koshu grapes. Enjoy wine tasting!
5 minutes
2
Iwasaki Winery
Iwasaki Winery (岩崎醸造(ホンジョーワイン)) is founded by 130 grape farmers there who have been developing together for generations. Iwasaki in Iwai district, Katsunuma, is said that there is the birthplace of "Koshu", a grape variety unique to Japan with a 1,000-year history.
*Wine tasting: Available for an additional charge
10 minutes
3
L'Orient Shirayuri Winery
L'Orient Shirayuri Winery (ロリアンワイン 白百合醸造) is established in 1938. The winemaker studied in France, making wine based on the policy that a great wine is always made from local grapes.
*Wine tasting: Available for an additional charge
*Winery tour: Free of charge to see the vineyard
10 minutes
4
Chanmoris Winery
Chanmoris Winery (シャンモリワイナリー) is established in 1973, but the company's production history started from soy sauce brewing in Edo period. They take advantage of their long brewing knowledge into wine making.
*Wine tasting: Available for an additional charge
*Winery tour: Available for free
10 minutes
5
Haramo Wine
Haramo Wine (原茂ワイン), Haramo Wine's history of winemaking started in 1924 as a cooperative winery in Katsunuma Village, Yamanashi prefecture. In 1973, the winery was converted to HARAMO WINE CO., INC.
HARAMO WINE is a small family operated winery. They are dedicated to making wines from local varieties, especially Koshu graps.
They only use Koshu graps grown in Katsunuma region. Also, some international varieties such as Chardonnay, Merlot and Syrah have been planted in their own vineyard as they strive to make the high-end wines from the international varieties.
*Wine tasting: Available for an additional charge
10 minutes
6
Lumiere Winery
Lumiere Winery (ルミエールワイナリー) established in 1885,
is a family-owned winery continuously operating for 130 years in Yamanashi prefecture. They have challenged and succeeded in making high quality wines. Since 1967, their wines have won medals in European top competitions. The award winning wines are showcased in their restaurant and shop.
*Wine tasting: Available for an additional charge
10 minutes
7
Mars Yamanashi Winery
Mars Yamanashi Winery (マルス山梨ワイナリー 本坊酒造), Mars Yamanashi Winery's liquor manufacturing history started as a shochu maker from Kagoshima in 1909. They established Mars Yamanashi Winery in 1960 at Yamanashi as a new chapter.
*Wine tasting: Available for an additional charge
*Winery tour: Free of charge to see the factory
10 minutes
8
Huggy Wine
Huggy Wine (大和葡萄酒株式会社) has been taking care of 130 year old grape tree "Koryu" which is designated cultural property. They use Koshu grapes which is originate from some such historical trees.
*Wine tasting: Available for an additional charge / Local beer is also available
30 minutes
9
Grace Winery
Grace Winery (グレイスワイン 中央葡萄酒) has a team of sommeliers and experienced staff in viticulture and winemaking who will welcome you with all their heart. They do not offer tours of the vineyards or the winery, as they are committed to their core business of grape growing and winemaking. Harvesting is done by hand with careful and thorough grape selection.
*Wine tasting: Available for an additional charge
30 minutes
10
Marufuji Winery
Marufuji Winery (丸藤葡萄酒工業) their founder built a modest winery in the garden of his house in 1890. Since the days when sweet wines were all the rage, they have aligned their focus with global preferences by specializing in the making of dry wines.
*Wine tasting: Available for an additional charge
30 minutes
11
Manns Wines Katsunuma Winery
MANNS WINES (マンズワイン勝沼ワイナリー) has vineyards and wineries in Yamanashi and Nagano prefectures. They have been striving to make great wines with high quality grapes rooted in the climate of Japan since their establishment for more than 50 years, optimizing the unique characteristics of each variety of grape.
*Wine tasting: Available for an additional charge
30 minutes
12
Sadoya Winery
Sadoya Winery (サドヤ ワイナリー) is established in 1917, is Kofu's most historic winery. The family foresaw that Japanese eating habits would become westernize and learned French to import wine grape trees from France. The winery prides itself on growing the same grape varieties as in the Bordeaux region.
*Wine tasting: Available for an additional charge