Akiu Winery Tour & Tasting Experience
Experience the world of "terroage (terroir x mariage)," a cuisine concept promoted by Akiu Winery.
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Akiu Winery was first established in Miyagi Prefecture in 2015 after the Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami. During this experience visitors can enjoy a tour of the winery, a detailed introduction to the wines brewed here, and a wine & food pairing using local ingredients. The entire experience takes about an hour .
① Check-in at the Akiu Winery reception counter 10 minutes before your scheduled reservation
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② Introduction of Akiu Winery (tour of vineyard, winery, etc.)
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③ Wine tasting *the photo is for illustrative purposes only.
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④ Finish (about one hours in total)
◎ Foodies: Enjoy the mariage of wine and local ingredients produced in the surrounding areas. The shef selects local ingredients that match the wines made at Akiu Winery. You can experience the "terroir" of Akiu and the "mariage" of ingredients.
※The photograph is an image. Wine and ingredients change depending on the season.
◎ Winery Staff will guide you through the winery and vineyards. Enjoy an outdoor stroll and taking photos of nature and the wine-making process. During the wine seminar, the staff will guide you through the brewery and vineyards. See and learn how wine is made and how grapes are grown.
◎ The Traveler Looking for Convenience: Akiu Winery is in walking distance of Akiu Onsen Town accommodations, so you can fit in a tour and tasting before check-in or after check-out of your nearby hotel.
* Please let us know at least 3 days in advance via E-mail by using the web contact form on our official website.
* Please provide the following information: ① Write "Winery Tour & Tasting Request" ② tell us the desired date and time (and whether you want to start at 10:00 ) * Please let us know 3 possible dates and times you are available.
* If you do not receive a reply after one day, please contact us again.
| Holding Term | All year round, held on weekdays (closed Tuesdays) ※Closed during harvest brewing and on busy days. |
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| Duration | 60 minutes |
| Number of people involved | 2 ~ 10people |
| Fee | 4000 JPY- (tax included) |
AKIU WINERY
"Good grapes from good soil." We strive to create the best soil conditions possible in terms of biological, chemical and physical properties in order to give birth to higher quality grapes. "Coexistence with nature." We practice environmentally friendly agriculture methods by establishing a control system that balances grape quality and yield while keeping the burden on the natural ecosystem to a minimum; For example, our soil is created using organic plant matter such as green manure and crushed pruned branch compost. We are constantly researching development, cultivation and brewing techniques in pursuit of delivering the highest quality wine while making sure that the grapes we harvest from the vineyard are at their very best. 1. To support Miyagi's specialty products, culture and art through Miyagi wine. ・ Produce wine and fruit liquor using fruit trees grown in the prefecture while promoting the production area ・ Expand sales channels and create new brands in collaboration with coastal fishermen and marine product producers ・ Planning and development of wine souvenirs in collaboration with traditional crafts 2. Spread Japanese wine culture in Miyagi and foster new leaders ・ Accept requests to train other businesses aiming to establish a winery ・ Offer student training and internships ・ Hold workshops and tasting sessions related to wine ・ Hold events such as wine festivals 3. Create wine producing areas and promote local tourism in the Akiu area ・Promote tourism, expand interaction within the community, attract foreign tourists, create jobs, and attract grape producers and wineries ・Hold wine festivals ・Implement overnight accommodation plans and events in collaboration with hotels, inns, and restaurants ・Cultivate high-quality grapes and produce wine that reflects the climate and environment of Akiu 4. Create Akiu hot springs with social significance and transmit hot spring culture to the world through wineries ・Expand the interaction of people in the affected coastal areas through tourism and taking advantage of accommodation capacity ・Share winery and hot spring culture with the world ・Develop overseas sales channels for Akiu wine
Comment by orgnaizer
Our ultimate goal is to share "Terroirage Tohoku", which conveys the charm of Tohoku's "food, people, landscape, and culture," to all of Japan, as well as to overseas visitors. Welcome to Akiu, a place where you can connect with local ingredients and local people.
Basic Information
| Experience Name | Akiu Winery Tour & Tasting Experience |
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| Holding Place | Akiu Winery |
| Duration | 60 minutes |
| Holding Term | All year round, held on weekdays (closed Tuesdays) ※Closed during harvest brewing and on busy days. |
| Start Time | 10:00 (morning session) |
Implementation Condition
| Minimum number of passengers | 2people |
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| Maximum number of passengers | 10people |
| Reservation Application Deadline | By 16:00, 7 days in advance |
| Important Notes for Participants | You must be 20 years old or older, the legal age to drink in Japan, in order to participate. |
Fee
| Fee |
1 Adult Participant: 4000 JPY (tax included) |
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| Included in the fee | Winery tour, guide fee, wine tasting , food pairing , and consumption tax. |
| Fee Remarks | Closed during harvest brewing and on busy days. |
| Payment Methods | Pay in cash or credit card on the day. |
| Cancellation and Changes | *Cancellation by 15:00 the day before: 0 yen
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| About Cancellation Fees | In case of change or cancellation, please contact us as soon as possible. |
| Benefits | 10% off the purchase of a full bottle of wine |
Meeting Place & Access
| Meeting Place | Biwaharanishi 6, Akiumachi Yumoto, Taihaku-ku, Sendai-shi, Miyagi-ken 982-0241 |
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| Meeting Time | Check-in 10 minutes before your reserved experience. (Pay the participation fee upon check-in). |
| Access | 【By Bus】
【By Car】
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| Parking |
There is.
Room for about 10 cars, free. |
| Facility Information | レストラン TERROAGE AKIU(テロワージュ秋保)2024.8.1オープン
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Other
| Barrier Free | None |
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| Guides and Information | Winery tour will be led by Akiu Winery's staff. |
| Regarding Multilingual Support | Japanese / English |