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Winery Tours Japan

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.

This guide walks you through everything you need to know about planning a seamless, enriching wine tour from Tokyo.


🌟 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

  • 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

SeasonHighlights
SpringBlossoming vineyards, mild weather
SummerLush greens, early grape growth
AutumnHarvest season, vibrant foliage
WinterCrisp 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

Reserve Your Private Wine Tour Now →

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