Château Mercian Katsunuma Winery
Château Mercian Katsunuma Winery (Koshu, Yamanashi) is a place to visit for wine. Booking: Reservation required. Guidance in English: Check the official site. Fee: Discovery Tour JPY 3,000 / Winemakers Tour JPY 5,000 / Winemakers Special Tour JPY 10,000 (tax incl.).
Guided tours of the Japan Heritage wine museum, vineyard, fermentation facilities and underground cellar, ending with a tasting. Three tour courses are offered.
Château Mercian Katsunuma Winery (Koshu, Yamanashi)
Photo: Asturio Cantabrio / CC BY-SA 4.0 ・ Photo source ・ Resized and croppedHow to visit
- Location
- Koshu, Yamanashi
- Address
- 山梨県甲州市勝沼町下岩崎1425-1
- Booking
- Reservation required
- Guidance in English
- Check the official site
- Fee
- Discovery Tour JPY 3,000 / Winemakers Tour JPY 5,000 / Winemakers Special Tour JPY 10,000 (tax incl.)
Good to know
- About 90 min (Discovery), 100 min (Winemakers), 110 min (Special). Capacity is 10 per tour.
- Tasting is 4 wines (2 red, 2 white), 6 wines (3 red, 3 white), or 6 wines including 2 Icon-series wines, depending on the course.
- For tours held from February 2025 onward, book through WINE&DOOR’s official LINE account. Same-day applications may be accepted at the Wine Gallery if places remain; bookings may be declined depending on demand.
- Guests must be 20 or older, and children are not permitted. Drivers, cyclists, and pregnant or breastfeeding guests cannot taste wine and receive non-alcoholic sparkling wine and water at the same price.
- Wine Museum 9:30-16:30; Wine Gallery 10:00-16:30. Closed over New Year and on irregular days, especially in winter.
- Wheelchair users should mention it when booking. Pets are not allowed (service dogs excepted).
Photos
Château Mercian Katsunuma Winery (Koshu, Yamanashi)
Photo: 江戸村のとくぞう / CC BY-SA 4.0 ・ Photo source ・ Resized and cropped
Château Mercian Katsunuma Winery (Koshu, Yamanashi)
Photo: 江戸村のとくぞう / CC BY-SA 4.0 ・ Photo source ・ Resized and croppedFrequently asked questions
Do I need to book a visit to Château Mercian Katsunuma Winery?
Yes, a reservation is required.
Is guidance in English available at Château Mercian Katsunuma Winery?
We have not confirmed whether guidance in English is available. Please check the official site.
How much does a visit to Château Mercian Katsunuma Winery cost?
Fee: Discovery Tour JPY 3,000 / Winemakers Tour JPY 5,000 / Winemakers Special Tour JPY 10,000 (tax incl.).
Can I take part in a tasting if I'm driving?
The legal drinking age in Japan is 20. If you are driving you cannot taste. Use public transport or a taxi, or let someone who is not drinking drive.
Information sources
Information checked against official sources, such as the facility's website.
Checked 2026-10-27
Sources
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