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Akiu Winery Tour & Tasting Experience
Experience the world of "terroirage (terroir x mariage)," a cuisine concept promoted by Akiu Winery.
Operation Period
All year round, held on weekdays (closed Tuesdays)
Time Required
90 minutes
Number of Participants
2〜10people
Price
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 and a half, and you can enjoy it either alone or in a group.
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 seminar and tasting by sommelier *the photo is for illustrative purposes only.
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④ Finish (about one and a half hours in total)
◎ Foodies: Enjoy the mariage of wine and local ingredients produced in the surrounding areas. The sommelier 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.
◎ Photographers or Wine Students: 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 or 14:00) * 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.
| Experience Program Name | Akiu Winery Tour & Tasting Experience |
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| Activity Location | Akiu Winery |
| Time Required | 90 minutes |
| Operation Period | All year round, held on weekdays (closed Tuesdays) |
| Start Time | ① 10:00 (morning session) ② 14:00 (afternoon session) |
| Minimum number of participants | 2people |
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| Maximum number of participants | 10people |
| Reservation Deadline | 7 days before by 16:00 |
| Important notes regarding participation | You must be 20 years old or older, the legal age to drink in Japan, in order to participate. |
| Price |
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| What is included in the price | Winery tour, guide fee, wine tasting (3 types), food pairing (3 items), and consumption tax. | ||
| Method of Payment | Pay in cash or credit card on the day. | ||
| About cancellations and changes | In case of change or cancellation, please contact us as soon as possible. | ||
| Cancellation Policy | *Cancellation by 15:00 the day before: 0 yen *Same day cancel/no-show: 100％ |
| Meeting Spot | 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】 From Sendai Station Bus Stop 63, board "Akiu・Kawasaki Sendai Seibu Liner" bus bound for Kawasaki-machi. Get off at "Akiu Sato Center" bus stop then walk 3 minutes. Approx. 32 minutes total. 【By Car】 JR Sendai Station → Japan National Route 48 via Prefectural Highway 132. Approx. 30 minutes total. |
| Parking | Yes Room for about 10 cars, free. |
| Barrier-free Access | No |
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| About Guides and Tours | The tasting seminar will be led by Akiu Winery's sommelier or winery staff. |
| About multi-lingual support | Japanese／English |
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.