On Saturday, April 25, 2026, Hokkaido Wine will hold a special “Spring Tasting Flight & Gastronomy” event at Otaru Wine Gallery, its directly operated shop adjoining company headquarters.
The one-day gastronomic sessions make this a must-see event for Japanese-wine fans.
Here are the details.
About “Spring Tasting Flight & Gastronomy”
The event lets guests experience the story of Tsurunuma, Japan's largest vertically trained vineyard, together with the farm manager.
Under the theme “There is a story before every glass,” guests will enjoy a special talk by Farm Manager Saito of Hokkaido Wine's directly managed Tsurunuma Winery, together with 4K footage depicting the farm through the four seasons.
A special two-tier gourmet box created through a collaboration between leading Japanese and Western restaurants in Otaru will be paired with wines shaped by the terroir of Tsurunuma.
Event Highlights
The highlights are:
1. Hear the “journey of the grapes” directly from the producer
2. A collaborative gourmet box by celebrated Otaru restaurants
3. Carefully selected tastings
In addition to the Tsurunuma series, the tasting will feature rare non-commercial vintage wines that are normally unavailable.
For Japanese-wine fans, it is an irresistible opportunity.
Why not take part?
Reference
Event Overview
Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026
Times:
Session 1: Meet 10:00 / scheduled finish 14:00
Session 2: Meet 16:00 / scheduled finish 20:00
Venue: Otaru Wine Gallery, 1-130 Asarigawa Onsen, Otaru, Hokkaido, adjoining Hokkaido Wine Co., Ltd.
Fee: ¥13,200 including tax
Capacity: 20 guests per session
Free shuttle taxi:
Outbound meeting point: JR Minami-Otaru Station / Return drop-off: JR Minami-Otaru Station and JR Otaru Station
*If arriving directly by private car or other means, inform the organizers when reserving.
■ How to Apply
Advance reservations are required.
Registration closes when each session reaches 20 guests.
For computer/tablet users, select your preferred time and apply on the linked reservation site.
Session 1: Meet 10:00 / finish 14:00 scheduled
Session 2: Meet 16:00 / finish 20:00 scheduled
Applications are also available through the link in the article on Hokkaido Wine's official News page.
Information on “Spring Tasting Flight & Gastronomy”