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Hosui Winery: Hokkaido's Terroir in a Bottle
Discover Hokkaido's wine country at Hosui Winery: picturesque vineyards, handcrafted wines, and unique terroir experiences await!
Hosui Winery, nestled in Iwamizawa, Hokkaido, is a boutique winery dedicated to crafting wines that capture the region's unique terroir. Despite heavy snowfall, the winery cultivates grapes with passion, producing distinctive wines and offering visitors picturesque vineyard views and wine tasting experiences.
Plan your visit
A brief summary to Hosui Winery
Opening times, essentials, and a few local tips gathered into one calmer, easier-to-scan planning section.
Plan your visit
Monday
10 am-5 pm
Tuesday
10 am-5 pm
Wednesday
10 am-5 pm
Thursday
10 am-5 pm
Friday
10 am-5 pm
Saturday
10 am-5 pm
Sunday
10 am-5 pm
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Getting There
Public Transport
From New Chitose Airport, take the JR Limited Express Train to Iwamizawa Station (about 1 hour, ¥1,800-¥2,900). From Iwamizawa Station, a taxi to Hosui Winery takes approximately 10-15 minutes and costs around ¥1,500-¥2,000.
Taxi
Taxis are readily available from Iwamizawa Station. The ride to Hosui Winery is about 10-15 minutes and typically costs around ¥1,500-¥2,000.
Local tips
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Visit during the grape growing season (late spring to early autumn) for the best views of the vineyards.
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Sample the RICCA series wines, made exclusively from grapes grown on the Hosui Winery property.
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Try the soft-serve ice cream topped with homemade grape sauce, a local favorite.
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Check out the gallery on the second floor for a view of the winemaking process and movie memorabilia from 'Tears of Grapes'.
Discover more about Hosui Winery
Located in Iwamizawa, near Sapporo, Hosui Winery stands as a testament to Hokkaido's emerging wine region. This boutique winery is committed to handcrafting wines that express the region's unique climate and natural features. Established in 2004, Hosui Winery cultivates grape varieties suited to Hokkaido's harsh conditions, including Chardonnay and Lemberger. The grapes endure a short growing season, from late spring to early winter, and are carefully harvested and brewed during the cold season. The result is a wine full of terroir and flavor, reflecting the elements of nature in Iwamizawa.
Visitors to Hosui Winery can explore the vineyards, observe the winemaking process, and sample the wines. The winery offers a range of wines, including the popular RICCA series, known for its snowflake-themed labels. A shop on the first floor sells a wide selection of wines and local products. The winery also gained recognition as a filming location for the movie 'Tears of Grapes'. The winery welcomes visitors from spring to autumn. A soft-serve ice cream topped with homemade grape sauce is another popular treat.
A brief summary to Hosui Winery
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