What Our Guests Say About Our Yamanashi Wine Tours
Curious what it’s really like to join a private wine tour in Japan’s premier wine region?
Below you’ll find authentic reviews from guests who have experienced our
private Yamanashi wine tours through the scenic
Koshu Valley, just 90 minutes from Tokyo. From boutique winery visits
and curated tastings to farm-to-table lunches and meaningful conversations with local
winemakers, these firsthand accounts reflect the depth, care, and personal attention
that define every Winery Tours Japan experience.
Our guests come from around the world — couples, solo travelers, wine professionals,
and first-time visitors to Japan — and many describe their day in the Koshu Valley of Yamanashi as a
highlight of their trip in Japan. We invite you to read their stories and discover why travelers
consistently choose Winery Tours Japan for a relaxed, authentic introduction to
Japanese wine culture.
Real Reviews from Guests on Our Private Yamanashi Wine Tours
All testimonials below are real guest reviews from our private tours in Yamanashi’s Koshu Valley.
Moreys tour of the wineries around the Koshu Valley was fantastic!
Moreys tour of the wineries around the Koshu Valley was fantastic! After a quick ride on the express train from Shinjuku, which had amazing views of the Japanese countryside along the way and so comfortable!, he took us to our first winery and asked about our preferences over our first tasters. Using this and his incredible local knowledge, he then tailored the day, ensuring we got a bespoke experience, taken to the wineries that made wines we loved but also displayed the full range of what is on offer in Koshu. Lunch was at a great, handmade pasta place that you wouldn’t be able to find yourself – great hosts, a true hidden gem! Also, stop and get the table grapes – some of the best fruit I’ve ever had! Thanks Morey and Winery Tours Japan!
My comments are that the tour was absolutely fantastic. I would recommend this tour to anyone.
My comments are that the tour was absolutely fantastic. I loved the flexibility and hospitality. The lunch was incredible, I am still thinking about it. One of the tastiest lunches I’ve had in Japan, period. You were incredibly pleasant and fun to talk to. Japanese wine is delicious! I would recommend this tour to anyone.
Highly recommend this wine tour in Yamanashi!
Highly recommend this wine tour in Yamanashi! We visited several wineries throughout the day and got to experience a wide range of Yamanashi wine. Our guide was very hospitable and knowledgeable of the various family owned vineyards so we managed to visit the span of small boutique vineyards to larger commercial ones. Will definitely book this Koshu wine tour again the next time we’re in Yamanashi as there’s so much to explore
We enjoyed our recent tour with Winery Tours Japan!
We enjoyed our recent tour with Winery Tours Japan, the wineries visited were boutique style and also we had the chance to meet the winemakers in person. The pace was relaxed and the luncheon was very tasty! We hope to come back soon for part 2.
This wine tasting tour with Winery Tours Japan is highly recommended!
Morey was friendly and knowledgeable guide about the Koshu wine making area. One of the wineries we wanted to visit was closed and he quickly thought of another one we could go to enjoy a tasting. We saw a wide range of Koshu wine producers and styles. I was the only one on the tour and I enjoyed chatting with Morey about our shared interest in wine and nature. He mentioned a hiking route and even brought me to a shop to get a hiking backpack for the next day. This wine tasting tour with Winery Tours Japan is highly recommended!
I had a really great time and highly recommend anyone to take part in these Koshu wine tasting tours.
I had a really great time touring the beautiful Koshu valley. My guide Morey was really knowledgeable about the different wineries, their history and products. The wines recommended were unique and refreshing, with a lot of variety. The lunch was also really good. Overall, I had a really great time and would highly recommend anyone to take part in these Koshu wine tasting tours. Hope to see you again soon!
I really recommend this tour for anyone interested in Japanese wines,
We had a private full day tour of the Koshu Valley wine making area of Yamanashi with our local guide Morey. The whole day was fantastic. It was a fun and scenic drive to the Koshu Valley from our pickup location. We visited 5 different wineries along with a delicious lunch at a cozy countrystyle Japanese restaurant. The 5 wineries were all excellent but very different in size and style which made for an interesting tasting experience! I really recommend this tour for anyone interested in Japanese wines. We will definitely be back for another tour. Thank you!
Our tour with Winery Japan Tours comes highly recommended.
This was our first visit to the vineyards of Yamanashi, but certainly not our last. We asked Morey and Winery Tours Japan to give us an introduction to the region and the wines produced here, and we were not disappointed. Morey had chosen a great representation of wine producers giving us a good insight in different styles of the most important whites and reds of the region, as well as wines from both larger as well as smaller producers. We were also treated to a fantastic lunch in a traditional Japanese restaurant including braised local pork, pickled vegetables and Sake, Morey is attentive and flexible and made sure we had enough time for each visit, but also that we were back at our drop off point in time when the day was over. In short, we were very well taken care of by a knowledgeable and service minded guide. A tour with Winery Japan Tours comes highly recommended!
We did a one-day private tour with Morey during it was excellent! Highly recommended!
We did a one-day private tour with Morey and it was excellent! We visited five very different wineries in Koshu Valley in Yamanashi Prefecture, including a special lunch at a local restaurant. Morey was very friendly and knowledgeable, and having a bilingual guide definitely made the experience so much easier. Highly recommended!
An absolutely incredible experience! Highly recommended!
An absolutely incredible experience! We got to see some incredible wineries and tasted some truly unique wines. Highly recommended!
Thank you for reading our guest reviews.
At Winery Tours Japan, we specialise in private, carefully curated wine tours through
Yamanashi’s Koshu Valley — guided by a bilingual local expert with deep ties to the region’s
winemakers. Every itinerary is thoughtfully designed to offer meaningful encounters,
exceptional wines, and a relaxed pace that allows you to truly experience Japanese wine culture.
We hope these reviews have given you a genuine sense of what to expect on our tours.
If you’re planning a visit to Japan and would like a memorable day in the countryside,
we’d be happy to help you design a wine experience that suits your interests and travel plans.