On Saturday, June 20, 2026, Hotel La Vigne Hakuba by Onko Chishin will hold a special dinner event titled “Kokon Tozai.”
Hotel La Vigne Hakuba by Onko Chishin is a hotel specializing in Japanese wine and won Gold in the Best Japanese Wine List category at the international Star Wine List of the Year Japan 2026 awards.
The one-night-only event is designed to let guests fully experience Japanese wines that express the distinctive terroirs of regions across the country.
Japanese Wine, Past and Present, East and West
The theme of the dinner is “Kokon Tozai,” a phrase evoking both “past and present” and “east and west” as a way to trace the journey of Japanese wine.
“Kokon” represents the history of Japanese wine from its early days to the present, while “Tozai” represents the diversity of terroirs across Japan.
Senior sommelier Takeo Kaneko, who recognized the potential of Japanese wine from the industry’s early days, will join the event.
Together with hotel wine concierge Hiroyuki Yoshida, he will present wines alive with the individuality of regions throughout Japan.
Program
On the night of the dinner, Yoshida will select four wines from eastern Japan that he believes should be tasted now, while Kaneko will select four from western Japan.
A total of eight Japanese wines will be served, with the labels kept secret until the day of the event.
The menu will feature seasonal French cuisine built around carefully selected ingredients from identifiable producers and a strong commitment to local sourcing.
The cheese course in particular is expected to feature handcrafted cheeses made by dairy farmers who make the most of Japan’s local climates and landscapes.
Two longtime colleagues who jointly handled wine service for world leaders at the 2008 Hokkaido Toyako Summit will reunite in Hakuba.
Why not enjoy this one-night-only marriage of food and Japanese wine at Hotel La Vigne Hakuba by Onko Chishin?
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Event Overview
Date: Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 18:00
Venue: 3020-1116 Hokujo, Hakuba, Kitaazumi, Nagano
Restaurant inside Hotel La Vigne Hakuba:
LA VIGNE DINING FÛDO
Capacity: Limited to 30 guests
Contents: Dinner course with eight-wine pairing
■ Wine: Eight wines total, secret until the day
— Eastern Japan selection: 4 wines
— Western Japan selection: 4 wines
■ Course
Amuse-bouche, appetizer, seafood, meat, cheese & dessert
*The menu is scheduled to be published on the official website on May 20.
Transportation: Guests requiring transfers should inquire through the reservation page or by telephone.
*Free transfers are available to/from JR Hakuba Station or Hakuba Happo Bus Terminal.
Wine Event with Accommodation
Price: From ¥57,200 per person including tax (one night, two meals)
*Includes dinner course with eight-wine pairing.
*Price varies by room type.
Reserve the Wine Event with Accommodation
Wine Event Only
Price: ¥36,300 per person including tax
*Includes dinner course with eight-wine pairing.
*Alcohol will be served. Day visitors should not arrive by car if they will be drinking.