The oldest winery in Japan, tracing its routes back to one of the pioneers of Japanese wine-production Ryuken Tsuchiya, who established the winery in 1891. Great range of wines and the one place you can try old sweet Koshu, blended from wines matured in their cellars for up to 40 years. Kids will love the vineyard sheep.

Opening hours: 8:30 - 17:00 Every day (Closed year-end/New Year)

Tastings: Yes (some free, some charged)

Website: www.marukiwine.co.jp/english.html

Tel: +81 (0)553 44 1005