Yamanashi Private Tours

“Japan makes wine?!? You bet it does!!”

Even if you only have the mildest interest in wine, this tour is for you. Although Chinami gives an excellent and educational tour of the Yamanashi wine region, the beauty of the vineyards and the mountains is all the excuse you need to escape Tokyo for the day. Chinami was waiting for us at the train station when we arrived and straight away we were off to our first winery … one that I suggested which she was happy to fit into the itinerary for the day. Her knowledge of the area is exceptional and she was able to give us the highlights of the area in the short time we had. If your into trying something different the regional varieties of Japanese grapes are worth trying especially Koshu and Muscat Bailey A. We visited 5 wineries while there and had lunch at Maruki Winery which had a fantastic deck over looking the mountains. Burgers were great!!! All in all a great day and totally recommend if you want to do something different and escape the tourist crowds. Thank you Chinami for looking after us for the day!!

Chinami N.

(88 reviews)

Wow! Thank you so much for wonderful review!!I didn't t realize we went five wineries because you left Yamanashi earlier. And I am happy that you got one you wanted to buy in Budo no Oka! I have more wineries that I would like to take you to. Remember Grape festival is the first Saturday of Oct. And Yamanashi Nouveau is Nov 3. I think your children would like them. Also, if you have a couple hours, you could go to the Fruits Park that has a good view of Mt Fuji. Take care everyone and enjoy wines from Japan!

“Local wines and historical background”

Chinami provided an excellent tour of local wineries as well as background on the history of wine-making in Japan and the production process. She met us and dropped us off at the train station, and the logistics were excellent. We truely enjoyed spending the day with her. We recommend any of her tours, and the wine tour especially for wine-lovers who like to taste unusual or up and coming wines.

Chinami N.

(88 reviews)

Thank you for the great review. I am happy that you enjoyed wines in Yamanashi. Have you drunk any bottle of wine you bought? Please tell me what your friends or family members who shared think. Now the association called Koshu of Japan goes to London to promote wines made in Japan. I hope you come to a festival in the area next time and nouveau or Koshu grapes itself. Good luck on your job and take care!

“Exceptional wine tour”

Chinami was a wonderfully personable private wine tour leader, picking us up from and returning us to Enzan Station. She took us to an excellent range of vineyards in the Kofu Valley where the qualities of the local wines were so well expressed. Our lunch at a very special restaurant was perfect. Chinami also provided very informative descriptions of the local environment.

Chinami N.

(88 reviews)

Thank you so much for the review. I am glad that you enjoyed Japanese wine and Hoto noodles. I would like to recommend more wineries actually. Plese remember the first Saturday of Oct and Nov 3, which are local festivals that all you can drink wines in the area! Take care and Keep in touch! Chinami