Mountains Craft Wines with Purpose Shiojiri

Name: Mountains Craft Wines with Purpose Shiojiri
Brand: Viator
Price: 549.33 USD
Availability: InStock

4 hoursEnglishBook 2 days aheadNagano, Japan

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$549

Shiojiri is one of Japan’s leading wine regions, defined by its mountain terrain, cool climate, and a distinctive terroir that nurtures wines of world-class quality. Through the dedication of its winemakers and the community’s growing culture of learning and appreciation, “Shiojiri Wine” has become a source of local pride. This experience invites you to discover the past and future of Shiojiri wine through vineyard tastings, conversations with winemakers, limited-release bottles, and refined food pairings—an immersive journey for all five senses.

Included

insurance
guide fees
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
wine tasting

Not included

Private transportation

What you'll do

Shiojiri Station
9-1 Daimon Hachibancho, Shiojiri, Japan
Enjoy a brief orientation introducing the origins and characteristics of Shiojiri wine.
5 min
Goichi Wine
1298-170 Soga, Shiojiri, Japan
Learn about Shiojiri’s unique geography, climate, and the pioneering history of its wine industry. Experience the aromas and flavors of Shiojiri wines while taking in the surrounding mountain landscape.
30 min
Hear the story behind the winery’s transformation of abandoned farmland into thriving vineyards
SunSun Winery tour: vineyards, production, and philosophy (30 min) Walk through scenic hillside vineyards and learn about their sustainable, terroir-driven approach to viticulture. Tasting session featuring sparkling and single-vineyard wines (20 min) Compare a variety of expressions to understand how Shiojiri’s terroir shapes each wine. Vineyard-view lunch with wine pairing (60 min) Enjoy a refined meal featuring local Shinshu ingredients paired with select Shiojiri wines.
2 hours
Transfer to Kōnai Winery (10 min)
Visit Kōnai Winery: small-batch philosophy and craftsmanship (30 min) Explore the family-run winery’s dedication to quality over quantity. Exclusive tasting experience (20 min) Depending on timing, enjoy rare opportunities such as barrel tastings or pre-bottling samples not available to the public.
1 hour
Shiojiri Station
9-1 Daimon Hachibancho, Shiojiri, Japan
Closing (5 min) Reflect on the day’s insights into Shiojiri’s terroir, winemaking, and culture before returning to Shiojiri Station.
5 min