If you're interested in Japanese wine, chances are you may also be curious about plum liqueur.
From January 22 to 31 and February 19 to March 7, 2026, Grand Mercure Wakayama Minabe Resort & Spa will offer a program showcasing the appeal of Minabe Town.
The experience includes a guided plum-orchard tour led by a plum grower and a tasting of four original plum liqueurs.
Here are the details.
About the Program
The program includes a visit to Arimoto Farm, a plum farm in Minabe, Wakayama, where participants can walk through the orchards with a grower, tour the plum-liqueur production facility, and compare four varieties of the original “Plumity” plum liqueur.
It offers a rare opportunity to experience the grower's distinctive approach to everything from cultivation and processing through to product sales, and to explore the appeal of plums in depth.
Program Highlights
The main highlights are:
1. Learn about plum cultivation through a grower-led orchard walk and factory tour
2. Compare four varieties of the original plum-liqueur brand “Plumity”
3. Enjoy the appeal of plums both during your stay and after returning home
For Japanese-wine fans in particular, the tasting of four Plumity expressions is likely to be a highlight.
Aged Nanko Plum Liqueur — Plumity Black
Ginjo-sake-based Nanko Plum Liqueur — Plumity White
Ginjo-sake-based Suiko Plum Liqueur — Plumity Green
Ginjo-sake-based Tsuyuakane Plum Liqueur — Plumity Pink
Guests can enjoy the luxury of comparing all four special plum liqueurs side by side.
Plum liqueur is one of Japan's distinctive drinks.
Why not enjoy the experience?
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Plan Overview
Stay dates: January 22–31 and February 19–March 7, 2026
Price: From JPY 20,955 per person (based on two guests sharing a Superior Twin Ocean View room)
Includes: Arimoto Farm guided farm tour, tasting of four Plumity plum liqueurs, souvenir, one-night/two-day stay, dinner buffet, breakfast buffet, lounge access, and hot spring
*Three kinds of plum syrup are available for guests who do not drink plum liqueur.
Tour duration: Approximately 2 hours, 10:00–12:00
Reservations:https://grand-mercure-wakayamaminabe-resortandspa.jp/plan/ume-guided-tour/