About

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.

The Koshu Valley satisfies a wide variety of tastes, from internationally acclaimed Koshu white wines and the floral 'Bailey A' red, to more familiar wines from European grape varieties such as Chardonnay and Merlot. For those who don’t drink wine or are the designated driver on your wine tasting trip, the region is also famous for table grapes and many culinary and culture delights.

Just bear in mind that one of this area's charms is also its greatest challenge - as a part of Japan relatively undiscovered by overseas visitors, English-language visitor information is still limited.

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.