Japan's Emerging Wine Regions
Start Your Japanese Wine Journey in Hokkaido. Japan's northernmost island combines ideal climate, innovative winemakers, and stunning landscapes to create the country's most celebrated wine region.
Rising International Recognition
Japanese wines are earning spots on Michelin-starred wine lists globally, with critics praising their elegance and precision.
Distinctive Terroir
From volcanic ash to high-altitude slopes, Japan's diverse microclimates create wines impossible to replicate elsewhere.
Perfect Timing
Climate change is making traditional wine regions warmer, while Japan's cool-climate regions are hitting their stride.
Japanese Craftsmanship
The same attention to detail that defines Japanese cuisine, architecture, and design is transforming winemaking.
Japan Wine Region Map
Currently featuring Hokkaido • Yamanashi & Nagano coming soon
Hokkaido: Where Japan's Wine Future is Written
Hokkaido's unique terroir and pioneering spirit created Japan's first world-class wine region, setting the standard for the entire country
The Noma Effect
When the world's best restaurant chose Domaine Takahiko's Pinot Noir as its first Japanese wine, it wasn't luck. It was Hokkaido's terroir speaking.
Volcanic Soil, Perfect Balance
Ancient eruptions left mineral-rich soil that forces vines deep. Result: wines with complexity impossible to fake and acidity that stays fresh even at peak ripeness.
2 Hours from Tokyo, Worlds Apart
Direct flights to New Chitose Airport. Rental car to any winery. Hot springs, fresh seafood, and powder snow between tastings. This is wine tourism redefined.
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