This special bus tour will take you to fields and breweries in Okayama Prefecture, where you can experience the charm of Okayama Prefecture wine while touring the winery, learning about the harvest, participating in terroir seminars and tastings.
2024.07.26Okayama Prefecture Wine
Okayama Okayama Prefecture, in a greenhouse.
Okayama Prefecture is also known as the "Fruit Kingdom," and is particularly known for its thriving peach and grape cultivation. The reasons for this include the warm climate, many sunny days, and few typhoons and other weather disasters. Okayama Prefecture is also famous for having so many sunny days that it is nicknamed the "Land of Sunshine."
Okayama Prefecture's wines are appealing for their high quality and diversity. In particular, Tetta Town in Niimi City is home to a number of wineries producing high-quality wines, including Domaine Tetta and Okayama Wine Valley. Even those new to Japanese wine can enjoy a selection of wines.
Niimi City is home to many famous wineries. Its characteristics are its low temperatures and limestone soil. Most of the city is located at an altitude of 400 to 600 meters, which is said to be a good place to harvest delicate and complex wine grapes. In addition, the unique soil, which is a mixture of red soil on top of limestone, produces wines with a rich mineral flavor.
Special event: local wine tasting and meeting winemakers
Okayama Prefecture has great potential as a wine-producing region, so be sure to try some of the wine produced Okayama.
[A] September 1st (Sunday) Kibi Valley & Funao Winery Course
Depart from Okayama City Station South Parking Lot at 9:00 → Kibi Valley Brewery Field and Winery Tour → Lunch in Kurashiki City. After lunch, free time to explore the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter → Funao Winery Harvesting Experience, Terroir Seminar, and Tasting Session → Arrive at Okayama City Station South Parking Lot around 17:30
[B] Saturday, September 21st Okayama Wine Valley & Domaine Tetta Course
Departure from Okayama City Station South Parking Lot at 9:00 → Visit to Okayama Wine Valley Winery → Shokugen no Sato Shoka (lunch) Terroir Seminar and Tasting → Visit to Domaine Tetta Winery → Visit to MS Farm Sturgeon Farm → Arrival at Okayama City Station South Parking Lot at approximately 16:30
[C] Saturday, September 28th: Funao Winery & Hiruzen Winery Course
Departure from Okayama Municipal Station South Parking Lot at 9:00 → Visit Funao Winery's farm and winery → Lunch at Hiruzen Takaharu Center → Visit Hiruzen Winery farm and winery → Terroir seminar and tasting at SUMU Sue Woodworking → Arrival at Okayama Municipal Station South Parking Lot around 18:00
Tour Overview
Event period: September 1st (Sun), 21st (Sat), 28th (Sat), 2024
Phone number: 086-803-8220 (Sanyo Shimbun Travel Agency)
Price: Courses A, B, and C are 9,800 yen each (lunch included)
*As alcohol will be served, those under the age of 20 cannot participate.
*A tour conductor will accompany you.
Number of participants: *Minimum number of participants is 15
Eligibility: 20 years of age or older
Meeting place: Okayama City Station South Parking Lot (approximately 3 minutes walk from JR Okayama Station)
Meeting time: Departure at 9:00
Reservation method: Reservations must be made online or by phone at least 3 weeks in advance
*Please wear comfortable shoes as you will be walking on unpaved roads when visiting farms.
Please note that the product may become dirty after rain.
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