Map of Yamanashi from above, Katsunuma Grape Festival marked with a wine glass

Festival · Yamanashi

Katsunuma Grape Festival

Japan's largest wine harvest festival (October) with 50+ food stalls, free entry, and a 90-meter torii-yaki bonfire finale with fireworks.

What to do there

FestivalKatsunuma Grape Festival72nd edition of Japan's premier wine festival. FREE entry, ¥1,000 wine glass gets you tastings from 45+ wineries. Traditional grape picking.

Wineries nearby

Winery Grace Wine Pioneer of dry Koshu since 1923; 6-time Gold Medal winner at Decanter World Wine Awards under winemaker Ayana Misawa's elegant hand.
Winery · Kofu Suntory Tomi no Oka Winery Suntory's flagship estate since 1936—Koshu and Chardonnay tastings from the 150-hectare summit.