Author: Jo-En Brigade

Winery Tours

Walking Shiojiri’s Kikyogahara Wine Country: Izutsu, Goichi and Shinano Wine
ByJo-En Brigade October 3, 2026October 3, 2026

A rainy day walking from Shiojiri Station to three historic Kikyogahara wineries in Nagano: tasting notes from Izutsu, Goichi and Shinano Wine, Goichi’s 70-year-old Merlot vine, honest tips on walking, and Kido Winery in Matsumoto.

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Winery Tours

A Day Trip to Katsunuma: Chateau Mercian and Japan’s Wine Country by Train
ByJo-En Brigade October 1, 2026October 3, 2026

A car-free day in Katsunuma, Yamanashi: getting there from Tokyo, Chateau Mercian’s English and Japanese tours, free tastings at Maruki Winery, what it cost, and how many wineries you can really visit in a day.

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