Private Wine Tours from Tokyo: How to Plan an Unforgettable Day Trip
Dreaming of escaping Tokyo for a day to explore Japanese vineyards and taste award-winning wines? You don’t have to travel far. Just 90 minutes from the city, Yamanashi Prefecture offers a perfect getaway into Japan’s wine country.
🌟 Why Choose a Wine Tour from Tokyo?
- ✨ Convenience: Direct express trains from Shinjuku to Koshu Valley
- 🌄 Scenery: Stunning mountain views, vineyards, and Mt. Fuji
- 🍷 Wine: Taste Koshu, Muscat Bailey A, and more
- 🥦 Cuisine: Pairings with fresh, seasonal Japanese food
🚂 How to Get There
🚋 By Train (Recommended)
- Take the Super Azusa or Kaiji Express from Shinjuku Station to Katsunuma Budokyo Station
- Journey takes approx. 90 minutes
🚗 By Car
- Not recommended due to traffic
- Harder to enjoy wine tastings responsibly
🍷 What to Expect on a Private Wine Tour
Winery Tours Japan offers curated, fully guided wine experiences designed for international travelers.
What’s Included:
- Visit to 5 wineries in Koshu Valley
- Tastings of Koshu, Muscat Bailey A, and other Japanese White and Red varietals
- Farm-to-table Japanese lunch with wine pairings
- Transportation arranged from the station or nearby accommodations
- Private local bilingual English speaking wine guide
🌍 Customize Your Day Trip
Private tours are fully flexible and tailored to your group’s pace, interest, and taste.
- Prefer more time at a single winery? No problem.
- Interested in sparkling or natural wines? We’ll adjust accordingly.
- Want to include local sake or whiskey? Add-on options available.
🌿 Best Time to Go
Season | Highlights |
---|---|
Spring | Blossoming vineyards, mild weather |
Summer | Lush greens, early grape growth |
Autumn | Harvest season, vibrant foliage |
Winter | Crisp air, clear Mt. Fuji views |
📍 Where You’ll Visit
Yamanashi’s Koshu Valley includes historic and boutique wineries such as:
- Grace Winery
- Aruga Branca (Katsunuma Jyozo)
- Haramo Winery
- Kurambon Wine
- L’Orient
- Kizan Winery
🚀 Book Your Wine Tour
Make your trip to Japan even more memorable. Let Winery Tours Japan take care of the details with:
- A seamless Tokyo departure
- Expert wine knowledge
- Exclusive tastings you won’t find elsewhere