Map of Katsunuma from above, Château Mercian Winery Museum marked with a wine glass

Winery · Katsunuma

Château Mercian Winery Museum

Japan's oldest wooden winery (1904) with a wine museum registered as Japan Heritage; first English-language tours in 2023 available.

What to do there

TourChâteau Mercian Winery MuseumJapan's oldest winery (1877), now part of Kirin Holdings. Excellent visitor center with museum showcasing 150 years of Japanese winemaking history. English audio guides available, tasting from ¥500.

Wineries nearby

Winery Grace Wine Estate Tour Grace Wine (est. 1923) in Katsunuma does NOT offer public tours; focus is on grape growing and winemaking, not visitor experiences.
Winery Manns Wine Garden & Museum Kikkoman's Katsunuma flagship—museum, wine glass hall, and tasting cafe with 20+ wine samples from ¥100.
Winery MGVs Design Winery Modern converted semiconductor factory—glass-walled cellar showcasing Koshu white wines with pristine minimalist design.