{"product_id":"inaugural-wine-tour-the-best-of-japan-nagano-yamanashi","title":"Inaugural Wine Tour - The Best of Japan (Nagano \u0026 Yamanashi) FULL","description":"\u003cp\u003eJapan’s wine culture is defined by restraint, precision, and a deep respect for place. Rather than spectacle, it offers clarity, rather than excess, balance. This journey begins in\u003cstrong\u003e Nagano\u003c\/strong\u003e, where high-elevation vineyards produce wines of freshness and tension. Guests visit \u003cstrong\u003eVilla d’Est\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eMercian’s Mariko Vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e, internationally recognized for its quality and research, before continuing south to \u003cstrong\u003eKatsunuma\u003c\/strong\u003e, the birthplace of Japanese wine. Here, the tour explores historic estates such as \u003cstrong\u003eMaruki Winery\u003c\/strong\u003e and\u003cstrong\u003e Lumière Winery\u003c\/strong\u003e, alongside contemporary pioneers including \u003cstrong\u003eTerre de Ciel, Gio Hills\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003e98 Wines\u003c\/strong\u003e, ranked among the world’s top vineyards. Over the course of 4 nights and 5 days, guests will visit 11 wineries, one sake producer, and one whisky distillery, offering a rare and comprehensive view of Japan’s fermentation and distillation culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganized and guided by the \u003cstrong\u003eprofessional team of Shola Karuizawa and Shishi-Iwa House\u003c\/strong\u003e, who are based in the region and deeply connected to its producers, this tour offers insight and access beyond that of a conventional visit. Beyond wine, the experience is enriched by great food, forest bathing, and nature walks, including \u003cstrong\u003eSengataki Waterfall\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003eOjira River Valley\u003c\/strong\u003e, alongside a \u003cstrong\u003eprivate tasting lunch at the 300-year-old Shichiken Sake Brewery\u003c\/strong\u003e. The journey concludes at \u003cstrong\u003eSuntory’s Hakushu Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e, set deep within the forest, bringing together wine, water, nature, and craftsmanship in quiet harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/6595\/4855\/files\/Wine_Tour_Flyer.pdf?v=1771226770\" title=\"Shishi-iwa House Wine Tour Itinerary\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eView the full itinerary here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCost: ¥520,000 per person (all-inclusive for double occupancy)*\u003cbr\u003eNumber of Participants: 10 persons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e*Inclusive of all programs and meals, accommodations, tastings, events and roundtrip transfer from the Karuizawa train station.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shishi-Iwa House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50606662713639,"sku":null,"price":520000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/6595\/4855\/files\/MG_1214.jpg?v=1769778811","url":"https:\/\/events.shishiiwahouse.jp\/products\/inaugural-wine-tour-the-best-of-japan-nagano-yamanashi","provider":"Shishi-Iwa House ししいわハウス","version":"1.0","type":"link"}