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Welcome to an insider's guide to the Koshu Valley wine region in Yamanashi, Japan. Through balanced first-hand information we give you a unique insight into a part of Japan that the guidebooks forgot. Whether you are stopping by for lunch, visiting on a day trip from Tokyo or staying overnight, you will find here the best wineries, restaurants and accommodation the region has to offer.

A couple of notes when planning a trip: firstly, bear in mind that one of this area's charms is also its greatest challenge - as a relatively undiscovered part of Japan, English-language visitor information is still limited.

Please also understand that although great Koshu wines are receiving high praise internationally, many winemakers seek to satisfy a variety of tastes. This means the style of wine can differ greatly from one glass to the next and one winery to another. But rest assured that any wine you taste here will be memorable, an exotically floral 'Bailey A' red, for example, proving either an interesting new discovery or a talking point back home!

About the Logo

The Koshu Valley logo is designed to resemble a kamon - a traditional Japanese family crest. Within the circle of the kamon, Mt. Fuji is seen rising above a bunch of Koshu grapes, reflecting the view from many points in the valley. At the same time, the outline of the mountain represents the distinctive origami paper hats, called kasa, that are used in the area to protect grapes from the elements.

KoshuValley.com is run by Koshu Valley Inc. and supported by the Koshu Chamber of Commerce.