Tokyo to Katsunuma
How to get to Katsunuma from Tokyo? It is located in the Kofu basin of Yamanashi Prefecture, north of Mount Fuji. As the birthplace of the Japanese wineries, Katsunuma is still an important wine producing area in Japan. Katsunuma attracts many tourists to visit, taste, and learn about Japanese wine every year. Katsunuma is 110 Km west of Tokyo, about a 1.5 hours drive. Because the winery is in rural area and driving after drinking is prohibited, a door to door car rental service with driver is probably the best option. Our Japan private car service has professional and friendly drivers. We provide different car types to meet your need: 7-seater van, 10-seater van, 14-seater van, and 20-seater coaster bus.
What to See in Katsunuma
The wineries provide many products choices to tourists. Some wineries do not only have shops selling and tasting wine, but they also offer winery tours allowing visitors to learn about the industry. Here are some of the more famous wineries and related attractions you don't want to miss if you plan on a day trip to Katsunuma.
Chateau Mercian: Owning the famous wine brand Mercian, Chateau Mercian was first established in 1949. As a popular brand not only in Japan but also abroad, it has recently won the Gold Award in 57th International Wine Competition in Ljubljana. In addition to manufacturing wine, Chateau Mercian also provides a winery experience, in which tourists can see the production process and sample some wine. Vistors can also go to the nearby Miyakoen, the oldest existing wooden winery in Japan, to learn about the history of Japanese wine production.
Miyakoen: is the oldest existing wooden winery in Japan located right next to Chateau Mercian. It was built by one of the pioneers who introduced winery to Japan. Today, it has been remodeled in into a museum, presenting the history of Japanese winery to visitors. The business hours are from 9:30~16:30, closed every Tuesday and on New Year.
Budo no Oka: Lterally translated into Grape Hill, Budo no Oka is not an actual winery, but there is a wine cellar underground. From the small hill, visitors can have a panoramic view of the nearby vineyards as well as the Southern Alps in the west. Many people find the charm of wine irresistible. While soaking into the bath, you can enjoy the beautiful view of Kofu Plain, sometime even Mount Fuji on a clear day. Viewing Mount Fuji, drinking wine, and soaking in hot springs are the top three things to do for a day trip from Tokyo.
L'Orient: This winery provides guests with a lot of winery experiences, from free short-term visits offered multiple times a day to long-term comprehensive studying experiences (advance reservation required). There is also a shop selling wine products. Business hours: 8: 30~17: 30 (April-December), 8:45~17:00 (January-March), closed on irregular holidays and New Year.
Haramo: In this ancient yet scenic winery, you can make your own wine. Grapes picking are offered from September to October. Different grapes are harvested in different seasons, and here you can find many world famous grapes. In a fashionable cafe built from old houses, you taste wine and have a delicious lunch, leisurely spending your time here.
How to Get to Katsunuma from Tokyo
By Train: take the JR Chuo Line from Shinjuku Station to Katsunumabudokyo Station. One way takes about 2 hours.
By Highway Bus: There are many Highway Bus operated by different companies multiple times a day from Shinjuku Station to Kofu. One way takes about 2.5 hours. At the Kofu Station, take the JR Chuo Line to Katsunumabudokyo Station, which takes about 20-25 minutes.
The Katsunumabudokyo Station is quite far from any wineries, and usually take 15 minutes taxi drive. We recommend booking a private transfer service with us. If you book in advance, we can arrange a driver who speaks simple English, ensuring an enjoyable and safe experience.
How to get to Katsunuma from Tokyo? It is located in the Kofu basin of Yamanashi Prefecture, north of Mount Fuji. As the birthplace of the Japanese wineries, Katsunuma is still an important wine producing area in Japan. Katsunuma attracts many tourists to visit, taste, and learn about Japanese wine every year. Katsunuma is 110 Km west of Tokyo, about a 1.5 hours drive. Because the winery is in rural area and driving after drinking is prohibited, a door to door car rental service with driver is probably the best option. Our Japan private car service has professional and friendly drivers. We provide different car types to meet your need: 7-seater van, 10-seater van, 14-seater van, and 20-seater coaster bus.
Tokyo to Katsunuma Car Service
Our company provides safe and affordable private chauffeur to Katsunuma from Tokyo or Narita Airport. Some of your private drivers can speak basic English, and will escort you to Katsunuma from Tokyo. Whether you are going to Katsunuma from Tokyo Narita Airport or hotels in Tokyo, private transfers and private tours are the most convenient and affordable way. For more information, please contact our Tokyo limousine service specialists..What to See in Katsunuma
The wineries provide many products choices to tourists. Some wineries do not only have shops selling and tasting wine, but they also offer winery tours allowing visitors to learn about the industry. Here are some of the more famous wineries and related attractions you don't want to miss if you plan on a day trip to Katsunuma.
Chateau Mercian: Owning the famous wine brand Mercian, Chateau Mercian was first established in 1949. As a popular brand not only in Japan but also abroad, it has recently won the Gold Award in 57th International Wine Competition in Ljubljana. In addition to manufacturing wine, Chateau Mercian also provides a winery experience, in which tourists can see the production process and sample some wine. Vistors can also go to the nearby Miyakoen, the oldest existing wooden winery in Japan, to learn about the history of Japanese wine production.
Miyakoen: is the oldest existing wooden winery in Japan located right next to Chateau Mercian. It was built by one of the pioneers who introduced winery to Japan. Today, it has been remodeled in into a museum, presenting the history of Japanese winery to visitors. The business hours are from 9:30~16:30, closed every Tuesday and on New Year.
Budo no Oka: Lterally translated into Grape Hill, Budo no Oka is not an actual winery, but there is a wine cellar underground. From the small hill, visitors can have a panoramic view of the nearby vineyards as well as the Southern Alps in the west. Many people find the charm of wine irresistible. While soaking into the bath, you can enjoy the beautiful view of Kofu Plain, sometime even Mount Fuji on a clear day. Viewing Mount Fuji, drinking wine, and soaking in hot springs are the top three things to do for a day trip from Tokyo.
L'Orient: This winery provides guests with a lot of winery experiences, from free short-term visits offered multiple times a day to long-term comprehensive studying experiences (advance reservation required). There is also a shop selling wine products. Business hours: 8: 30~17: 30 (April-December), 8:45~17:00 (January-March), closed on irregular holidays and New Year.
Haramo: In this ancient yet scenic winery, you can make your own wine. Grapes picking are offered from September to October. Different grapes are harvested in different seasons, and here you can find many world famous grapes. In a fashionable cafe built from old houses, you taste wine and have a delicious lunch, leisurely spending your time here.
How to Get to Katsunuma from Tokyo
By Train: take the JR Chuo Line from Shinjuku Station to Katsunumabudokyo Station. One way takes about 2 hours.
By Highway Bus: There are many Highway Bus operated by different companies multiple times a day from Shinjuku Station to Kofu. One way takes about 2.5 hours. At the Kofu Station, take the JR Chuo Line to Katsunumabudokyo Station, which takes about 20-25 minutes.
The Katsunumabudokyo Station is quite far from any wineries, and usually take 15 minutes taxi drive. We recommend booking a private transfer service with us. If you book in advance, we can arrange a driver who speaks simple English, ensuring an enjoyable and safe experience.
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Most Frequently Asked Questions
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Is transportation from Tokyo to Katsunuma convenient?Katsunuma is about 110Km from Tokyo, a 1.5 hours drive. You can use the JR Chuo Line at Shinjuku Station to Katsunumabudokyo Station. Because the station is quite far the wineries, we recommend booking a private transfer with Japan Holiday. We can provide different car types to meet your need: 7-seats van, 10-seats van, 14-seats van, and 20 seats coaster bus. If you reserve in advance, we can arrange a driver who speaks simple English.
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How far is Budo no Oka from Katsunumabudokyo Station?It is about 1 Km from Katsunumabudokyo Station. It takes about a 5 min taxi drive to Budo no Oka, but public transportation is not very convenient.
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How to travel from Tokyo to Chateau Mercian in Katsunuma?Take the JR Chuo Line from Shinjuku Station to Katsunumabudokyo Station, then take a taxi ride for about 10 minute. Because the winery is in rural area and driving after drinking is prohibited, a door to door car rental service with driver is probably the best option.
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How much is the admission fee for visiting Chateau Mercian?Chateau Mercian provides two types of tour. Advance reservation is not required but the tours are at fixed schedule (schedule may vary on weekend and holidays). Standard Tour lasts about an hour and costs 1000 yen; Premium Tour lasts about 90 minutes and costs about 3000 yens.
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Is Miyakoen far from Chateau Mercian?The address of Chateau Mercianis is: Katsunumacho Shimoiwasaki, Koshu, Yamanashi Prefecture 409-1313. Miyakoen is located right next to Chateau Mercian.
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What is the business hour of Haramo?The daily hours are 9:30~17:00. Unlike some wineries, it remains open on Tuesday.
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How many wineries are there in Katsunuma?There are about 30 wineries in Katsunuma. Most of them offer tours and some of them even have restaurants where you can enjoy delicious dishes and wins.
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