Nature Experience Deep in the Mountains: A Visit to Yamano Kyo Ohta Winery (Hiroshima Prefecture)

Before you know it, it's midsummer.
Speaking of summer, the ocean is nice, but the mountains are great too, aren't they?

Did you know that in Japan, there are wineries deep in the mountains as well?

Surrounded by those mountains where time flows so leisurely, looking like something straight out of a Japanese folktale, lies "Yamano Kyo Ohta Winery".

This time, representative Mr. Ohta and winemaker Mr. Minematsu, who craft wine in such a rare location, told us all about the charms of Yamano Kyo Ohta Winery.

"Yama no Yado," a renovated traditional house near the winery, is the perfect lodging to experience nature deep in the mountains.
However, you have to build the fire with firewood and cook rice in a traditional pot yourself.

It features a Goemon bath heated with firewood. An authentic setup where you have to start by chopping firewood just to take a bath... *sweat*

In the adjoining garden, you can even enjoy a bonfire.

Solo camping and glamping are popular these days, but an authentic country living experience like this is great too, isn't it?
Also, every wine from Yamano Kyo Ohta Winery is truly unique.
Their taste, naturally finished from grape varieties unique to Japan, is sure to be even more delicious when enjoyed in the great outdoors where a relaxing atmosphere flows!

Please take a trip to Yamano Kyo Ohta Winery, full of charm and highly recommended for your summer travel!