Vineyard rows overlooking the Kofu Basin and surrounding mountains in Yamanashi.

Japanese Wine Guides

Explore Japan’s Wine Regions, Grapes & Wineries

Discover Japanese wine through firsthand experience, local knowledge, and practical guides from Winery Tours Japan.

Explore Japan’s distinctive wine regions, grape varieties, wineries, food pairings and wine-country travel. Our guides combine practical information about Japanese wine with firsthand tasting experiences and local insights gained from years of guiding visitors through Yamanashi’s Koshu Valley.

Just 90 minutes from Shinjuku by limited express train, Yamanashi offers an accessible introduction to Japan’s wine culture. Browse our latest articles below to discover the wines, people and places that make Japanese wine unique.


Start with the Core Guides

Japanese Wine Regions Explained  •  Yamanashi’s Koshu Valley Wine Guide  •  Koshu Grape and Japanese Wine Guide  •  Plan a Koshu Valley Wine Day Trip


Experience Yamanashi Wine Country

Reading about Japanese wine can help you understand the grapes, regions and traditions behind each bottle. Visiting Yamanashi brings those stories together through winery tastings, local food and time in the countryside.

See the pricing, inclusions, access and typical itinerary for the private one-day Yamanashi wine tour.

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