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Shiojiri Wine Tasting with a WSET Level 4 Wine Expert
Discover Shiojiri, one of Japan’s renowned wine-producing regions, through a unique tasting experience featuring wines made exclusively in Shiojiri, Nagano. Taste 3–5 locally produced wines paired with carefully selected foods that bring out each wine’s distinctive character. Explore differences in color, aroma, flavor, grape varieties, and style while learning how Shiojiri’s climate, soil, and natural environment shape its wines. Your experience is guided by Kaori Takeda, an experienced wine
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Overview
Discover Shiojiri, one of Japan’s renowned wine-producing regions, through a unique tasting experience featuring wines made exclusively in Shiojiri, Nagano. Taste 3–5 locally produced wines paired with carefully selected foods that bring out each wine’s distinctive character. Explore differences in color, aroma, flavor, grape varieties, and style while learning how Shiojiri’s climate, soil, and natural environment shape its wines. Your experience is guided by Kaori Takeda, an experienced wine educator who holds the WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines & Spirits, WSET Level 3 Award in Sake, and the Japan Sommelier Association’s Wine Expert certification. Kaori makes wine approachable and enjoyable, sharing the stories behind the grapes, local producers, land, and culture of Shiojiri without overwhelming you with technical details. More than just a wine tasting, this experience offers a chance to discover a lesser-known side of Japan through its local wine, cuisine, landscape, and culture.
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Before you book
Plan a 7-day autumn route linking Tokyo medical clinics, Kobe kochia fields at Nunobiki Herb Gardens, and Nagano's Flying Mud Boat teahouse. Expect ¥15,000–¥25,000 daily ($100–$170) for mid-range travel including Shinkansen segments.
A one‑day round‑trip from Tokyo to Yonako Falls in Nagano costs about ¥13,500 / ~$95 USD using a limited‑express ticket, includes train transfers, and requires checking Mount Fuji eruption alerts. Pack a rain jacket and a Suica card for seamless travel.
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