Takahata Winery
高畠ワイナリー
Yamagata's leading winery, offering brewery tours, tastings of more than ten wines (some free, some paid) and wine soft-serve ice cream.
Yamagata is one of Japan's main grape-growing regions. Takahata Winery in Takahata Town is the largest and best-known winery in the area, producing Chardonnay, Merlot and sweet white wines from Yamagata grapes. The site has a brewery viewing route, tasting areas (some free, some paid), a wine shop and a café. Its wine soft-serve ice cream is very popular. It is about 5 minutes by taxi from JR Takahata Station. Drivers should not take part in the tastings.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–17:00 (shorter in winter)
Nearby sights
- Uesugi Shrine, Yonezawa
- Yonezawa City Uesugi Museum
- Kumano Taisha, Nanyo
- Kaminoyama Onsen & Castle
- Zao Onsen
- Kajo Park (Yamagata Castle Ruins)
- Zao Juhyo (Snow Monsters)
- Nanokamachi Gotenzeki