Yamagata Wine Bal 2026, one of Japan's largest outdoor wine events, will be held on Saturday and Sunday, May 16–17, 2026.
On the following day, Monday, May 18, a special one-day “Kaminoyama Winery Tour” will take participants through vineyards and wineries to meet producers and taste wine on site.
About the “Kaminoyama Winery Tour”
The “Kaminoyama Winery Tour” is a special program held the day after Yamagata Wine Bal 2026.
Where was the glass enjoyed at the wine festival grown, and with what ideas was it made?
Participants visit the vineyards, hear directly from producers and taste wine in the place where it is made, creating a deeper experience of the wine's appeal.
Highlights
The tour's key points are:
1. A new program held only on May 18 and limited to 30 people
2. An experience integrating vineyards, producers and wine
3. Stay-based wine tourism unique to the hot-spring destination of Kaminoyama
The suggested flow is to enjoy the wine festival, stay overnight at Kaminoyama Onsen, then visit wineries and vineyards the next morning.
As a stay-based experience that lets travelers appreciate the region over time, it is designed to add greater depth and value to a visit.
Why not take part?
Reference
“Kaminoyama Winery Tour” Overview
Name
Beyond the Wine Bal — Cheers in the Vineyard! Kaminoyama Winery Tour
Date
Monday, May 18, 2026
Time
10:00–15:30, scheduled
Capacity
30 people, first-come first-served
Fee
General ¥16,500 including tax / Guests staying in Kaminoyama ¥13,000 including tax
*Available to guests staying the previous day or the same day in Kaminoyama Onsen, Zao Bodaira Kogen or Zao Pension Village.
Program
Winery tours, vineyard visits, tastings, lunch, producer talks and more
Visits
Coco Farm & Winery, Woody Farm & Winery, and Takeda Winery — three producers in total
Meeting Point
Kaminoyama Onsen Tourist Information Center, 1-2-1 Yarai, Kaminoyama, Yamagata
Application
Accepted through the dedicated form
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Deadline
Registration closes when capacity is reached.