Yamanashi Prefecture is Japan's leading wine-producing region, and Katsunuma lies at the center of its vineyards and historic wineries — surrounded by scenic mountains and far removed from the pace of Tokyo.
Your day is private and thoughtfully designed around you. Some guests prefer a focused introduction to Koshu Valley wineries, while others combine tastings with countryside scenery, short nature walks, or nearby cultural landmarks. The experience can remain wine-centered or expand into a broader exploration of the region.
Only 90 Minutes from Tokyo by Express Train
Reaching Katsunuma from central Tokyo is simple and comfortable. Limited express trains from Shinjuku bring you into Yamanashi in about 90 minutes — a smooth, scenic journey that replaces skyscrapers with vineyards and open mountain views.
Beyond the vineyards, Yamanashi opens into a landscape shaped by Mt Fuji, the Minami Alps, river gorges such as Shosenkyo, forest temples, and quiet rural valleys. A wine day here can naturally include nature, cultural landmarks, and panoramic scenery — all within one remarkably compact region.
In just over an hour, you move from the energy of the city to a relaxed day of wine tasting, countryside exploration, and cultural discovery — one of the most rewarding escapes from Tokyo.
This experience is especially well suited to couples, honeymooners, friends traveling together, and solo visitors seeking a relaxed, private day that blends scenery, culture, and wine at a comfortable pace.
Ideal for Guests Staying in Kawaguchiko & the Fuji Five Lakes
Many travelers based around Kawaguchiko want to experience Japanese wine without relocating hotels. Your day can be designed as a focused wine tasting experience in Katsunuma, or combined with Mt Fuji scenery, forest shrines, and cultural landmarks across the region.
Whether you prefer a relaxed wine-centered afternoon or a full day blending nature, culture, and boutique wineries, the experience is arranged privately around your interests.
Because extended routing and private coordination may be involved, final pricing reflects the overall design of your day and meeting location.
More Than a Tasting
Wine here is part of a wider regional story. Between tastings, you may explore vineyard viewpoints, historic temples, forest paths, and cultural landmarks that reveal how agriculture, landscape, and tradition are connected across Yamanashi.
Depending on your interests, your day may include Daizenji (often called the grape temple), the Katsunuma Wine Museum, Fuji-area cultural landmarks, river gorges and mountain scenery, or quiet routes toward the foothills of the Minami Alps. Guests interested in deeper temple environments and regional heritage may also explore our private historical & cultural tours in Yamanashi. Each element is selected intentionally so the experience feels cohesive rather than rushed.
Guided by a Bilingual English-Speaking Local Expert
Your experience is led by a bilingual English-speaking local guide who lives and works in the region. From winery visits to cultural sites and scenic drives, the day is thoughtfully coordinated so that tastings, landscapes, and local context come together smoothly and naturally.
Please note: all wine tasting participants must be 20+ years of age. Drinking and driving (including bicycles) is prohibited by Japanese law.
