craft wine
Our expansive cellar houses a collection of over 1,000 Japanese craft wines, carefully selected by our wine concierge who has experience serving world leaders at the Hokkaido Toyako Summit. He personally visited wineries throughout Japan to curate this selection.
nagano wine valley
Nagano Wine Valley
Nagano Prefecture is known as one of Japan’s leading wine-producing regions, with thriving viticulture that takes advantage of its beautiful nature and cool climate. The Nagano Wine Valley is an area encompassing five major wine-producing regions scattered throughout the prefecture, each with its own unique charm.
(1) Japan Alps Wine Valley
Surrounded by the Japan Alps, this wine valley is popular for its high-quality wines such as Chardonnay and Cabernet, produced amidst majestic natural beauty.
(2) Kikyougahara Wine Valley
Located in the Kikyougahara area of Shiojiri City, this wine region is particularly famous for its Merlot cultivation, producing many wines that are highly acclaimed both domestically and internationally.
(3) Tenryu River Wine Valley
A warm wine-producing area spreading along the Tenryu River. A wide variety of grapes, including Pinot Noir and Koshu, are cultivated here, producing flavorful wines.
(4) Chikuma River Wine Valley
The largest wine-producing area in Nagano Prefecture, stretching along the Chikuma River basin. The cool climate is ideal for viticulture, producing high-quality wines such as Chardonnay and Merlot.
(5) Yatsugatake West Foothills Wine Valley
Located at the western foot of the Yatsugatake Mountains, this wine valley thrives on viticulture that takes advantage of the large temperature difference between day and night.
wine collection
1,000 Bottles of Japanese Wine Collection
Our expansive cellar houses a collection of over 1,000 Japanese wines, carefully selected by our wine concierge who has experience serving world leaders at the Hokkaido Toyako Summit. He personally visited wineries throughout Japan to curate this selection. Having a deep understanding of everything from grape cultivation and winemaking to the passion of the owners, we confidently offer wines that reflect the terroir of each region and the convictions of their producers. Please savor the profound flavors of these special wines, each brimming with local terroir and craftsmanship.
Wine Concierge
Hiroyuki Yoshida
Originally from Yamagata Prefecture, Hiroyuki Yoshida became captivated by the charm of French cuisine. After honing his skills in wine and hospitality at a hotel in the Tateshina Highlands, he spent approximately 30 years as a restaurant manager at the Hakuba Resort Hotel La Neige Higashikan in Hakuba Village, Nagano Prefecture. Recognizing the allure of pairing French cuisine with Japanese wine, he began contracting with wineries in his home prefecture of Yamagata, and has since cultivated relationships with wineries throughout Japan. In 2008, he was responsible for selecting and serving the Japanese wines offered at the 34th G8 Summit held in Lake Toya, Hokkaido. He currently serves as a member of the sensory evaluation panel that judges the taste of GI Nagano wines.
