Club Tourism International Inc. has begun selling a tour planned jointly with Kintetsu Department Store Co., Ltd. that allows participants to experience the appeal of Hokkaido’s wine culture.
The special program draws on the network of a buyer responsible for Hokkaido products.
About the Tour
Wine production is developing across Hokkaido by taking advantage of the region’s climate and natural conditions.
In recent years, the number of wineries in Hokkaido has increased. Recognition of “GI Hokkaido” and the registration by the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) of Yamasachi, a unique grape variety developed in Ikeda, Hokkaido, have also increased interest in Hokkaido wine both in Japan and overseas.
This special tour was made possible through the local network of Kintetsu Department Store’s Hokkaido buyer, who is highly familiar with Hokkaido wine.
The itinerary includes winery visits guided by a sommelier and a special seminar at the Hokkaido Wine Education and Research Center, offering an opportunity to experience Hokkaido wine through all five senses.
Tour Overview
Highlights of the tour include:
◆Hokkaido University “Hokkaido Wine Education and Research Center”
A special seminar will be given by Professor Sone of Hokkaido University. Participants will also visit the Hokkaido University Wine Tasting Lab and taste wines while learning about Hokkaido wine in an enjoyable way.
◆Hokkaido Wine Co., Ltd. Otaru Wine Gallery
Guided by a sommelier, participants will tour the winery while hearing behind-the-scenes stories of winemaking and learning about the appeal of Hokkaido wine. At “Keller3,” a special underground tasting room created by renovating a wine cellar, guests will enjoy the winery’s wines together with a sushi kaiseki bento prepared for the tour by Otaru restaurant Nishizuka.
◆For the first night, guests will stay at Otaru Retreat Kuramure by Onko Chishin, a secluded 19-room inn in Asarigawa Onsen where every room has its own hot-spring bath. The second night is at Kasho Gyoen in Oku-Jozankei Onsen, where all Japanese-style suites have private panoramic baths fed by the property’s own hot spring source.
The departure date is Saturday, November 7, 2026.
The tour price ranges from ¥370,000 to ¥530,000.
Please see the reference below for details.
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Tour details