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In this full-day tour by private car, our guides bring you to Katsunuma, a town near Mt Fuji in the picturesque Koshu Valley, Japan's chief wine-producing region. There, at four award-winning wineries and a large wine cellar, you'll enjoy tasting delicious wines made from not only Western grapes but also the indigenous Koshu variety. The wineries we'll visit offer opportunities to learn about Japanese wines and winemaking in enchanting countryside settings. Our guides also bring you to vista points where you'll have magnificent views of the vineyards. This tour is accessible and fun regardless of your level of experience with wine. It's an excellent choice for your vacation or as a gift to family or friends. Your guide will be a native English-speaking local. Select the "Premium Lunch" option to upgrade from a standard lunch to a multi-course gourmet set meal with wine at Zelkova, a five-star restaurant in a winery.

In this half-day tour by private car, our guides bring you to Katsunuma, a town near Mt Fuji in the picturesque Koshu Valley, Japan's chief wine-producing region. There, at two award-winning wineries and a large wine cellar, you'll enjoy tasting delicious wines made from not only Western grapes but also the indigenous Koshu variety for which Japanese winemaking is best known. The wineries we'll visit offer opportunities to learn about Japanese wines in enchanting countryside settings. Our guides also bring you to vista points where you'll have magnificent views of the vineyards. This tour is accessible and fun regardless of your level of experience with wine. It's an excellent choice for your vacation or as a gift to family or friends. Your guide will be a native English-speaking local.

You will have very unique opportunity to enjoy truly authentic traditional Japanese cuisine "Kaiseki" at 200-year-old private mansion on the foot of Mt. Fuji! You will be invited to the private mansion which is designated as one of the most important cultural heritages of the town. You will learn and experience the traditional architecture, arts, and life style of late Edo era aristocrat. The chef himself will come to the place only for you and attend you through the course meal and guide you to explore the profound world of Japanese cuisine. You'll not only enjoy the meal, but also learn from the professional chef privately, and even experience the cutting technique by yourself. After joining this program, the world you see at any Japanese restaurants will be totally different. If you are interested in Japanese culinary culture, and if you are planning to visit Mt. Fuji area, do not miss this unique opportunity!

Escape to the beautiful Katsunuma region; “Landscape Interwoven with Vineyards” designated as a Japan Heritage, only a 90 minute train ride from Tokyo Enjoy delicious and authentic Yamanashi local food with a fresh local flair of ingredients, paired with award-winning and signature wines from each family-owned boutique winery boasting worldwide recognition Indulge your appetite and relax at multiple boutique wineries Observe the architectural aspects of historical Japanese silk-worm farm- style winery (Japan’s tangible cultural property) and modern winery Custom-made tour for your preference is also available. Please do not hesitate to contact us Minimum age of wine tasting is 20 years old. Non-alcoholic beverages maybe substituted for minors. One child per paying one adult/senior is free, unless additional paring foods are ordered. Contact us for details Cancellation: A full refund if cancelled within 72 hours prior to departure date upon proper notification