A special program has been launched allowing passengers to casually taste rare wines made by four wineries in Chiba Prefecture while aboard the train.
The “B.B.BASE” train, normally used for trips around the Boso Peninsula with bicycles, will operate this time as a special event train for enjoying wine.
Step away from everyday life for a train journey gently scented with wine.
While watching Chiba's rich natural scenery pass by the window, guests can taste carefully selected Chiba wines in a special onboard setting. Here's a closer look at the program.
About the Chiba Winery Train
JR East's Chiba Branch will operate the “Chiba Winery Train” for the first time in collaboration with four wineries in Chiba Prefecture: “Sawa Wines (Yachimata),” “Kujukuri Winery (Kujukuri),” “Funakoshi Winery (Tako),” and “Choshi Wine Brewery (Choshi).” Passengers can travel through Chiba while enjoying local wines.
In addition to tastings of wines made by Chiba wineries (three varieties, 70 ml each), snacks will also be provided.
Winemakers will also introduce their wines.
〇 Participating Wineries
In the event car (Car 4), guests can also enjoy, depending on the day, rum made in Minamiboso with Chiba-grown sugarcane and strawberry liqueur provided by Moriya Shuzo, a sake brewery in Sammu City.
◆ Departure Dates and Routes
【Sotobo Route】Saturday, August 23, 2025
Ryogoku Station (10:42) → Katsuura Station (13:32)
Katsuura Station (14:29) → Ryogoku Station (17:27)
【Hokuso Route】Sunday, August 24, 2025
Ryogoku Station (10:42) → Choshi Station (13:42)
Choshi Station (14:40) → Ryogoku Station (17:27)
◆ Tour Price
(One-way course) ¥12,000 per adult
(Round-trip course) ¥23,000 per adult
*The same wine and snack set will be served on both the outbound and return trips for the round-trip course.
◆ Capacity
89 people per trip (minimum 70 participants)
◆ Notes
・Applications are limited to guests aged 20 or older.
・Applications cannot be made for a single person.
・All seats are reserved.
・Guests cannot select their own seats, and may be seated with other parties.
◆ Reservations
JR East View Tourism & Sales Co., Ltd., “Japan Travel, Rail Travel” website
(Online applications only)
Details and reservations: Japan Travel, Rail Travel | Tour List | JR East View Tourism & Sales
Limited quantities and advance reservations only. Seats are limited, so early booking is recommended.
How does that sound?
A short train journey where you can sip wine, hear from the producers and feel the terroir.
If you're interested, don't wait too long.