Yamanashi

Akafuji Wine Cellar in Kawaguchiko

Sample and buy locally produced Yamanashi wines

Cathy Cawood Sep 19, 2015 - 1 min read

<p>You can pose with this statue on a bench near the entrance</p>

<p>Stacked barrels bear the entrance of Akafuji Wine Cellar</p>

<p>Wine produced by Yamanashi Wine Club</p>

<p>Two kinds of raisins served with tea</p>

<p>A red brick path matches the terracotta tiles</p>

<p>Akafuji Wine Cellar sign in the car park</p>

If you are interested in trying Japanese wine, Akafuji Wine Cellar in Fujikawaguchiko is a good place to go. They have a wide range of both red and white locally produced Yamanashi wines. Japanese wine tends to be a bit sweet for many foreigners, and while most of the wines I tried were sweet, there were one or two that were on the dry side. Before you leave, the friendly staff will probably serve you tea and raisins, and you can pose for photos with the statue at the entrance, and also with the stacked wine barrels.

Cathy Cawood @cathy.cawood

I came to Japan in 2003 to teach English. I lived in Shiga prefecture for 1 year, and it still holds a special place in my heart. I lived in Kyoto for 9 years, then moved to Machida, Tokyo in 2014 after meeting my Japanese partner. I love to take photos, and my Japan in Pictures Facebook page ha...