Excursion World cruise collection: private visit at japanese northernmost winery tour at Otaru

Hokkaido, with its extreme temperature differences and low humidity, is one of Japan's leading wine grape producing regions. There has been an increase in the number of wineries producing wine with grapes produced in Hokkaido, and "Hokkaido-produced wine" is starting to draw attention. Discovering the beautiful scenery, the climate and culture of the production area, meeting people involved in wine making, and eating with local agricultural products that match wine are one of the great attractions of wine tourism. Although viticulture and the cultivation of grapes for table consumption has a long history in Japan, domestic wine production using locally produced grapes only really began with the Western culture during the Meiji restoration in the second half of the 19^th century. According to date for 2017, approximately 382,000 kilolitres of wine was purchased in Japan, or which two thirds was imported wine.

Winery Tour and Lunch

You will visit one of Japan's northernmost wineries in Hokkaido during this World Cruise Collection tour. At the winery you will be greeted by the owner or staff to start your winery tour. You will explore, with your guide, the vineyard and brewery. After the winery tour, you will have a Western style lunch with their original wines.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion may include: Japan's Northernmost Winery, Winery/Brewery Tour, Lunch with Winery's Original Wines

Note

Please note: This tour involves a moderate to extensive amount of walking of approximately 1kilometre or 0.6 miles at times over uneven and cobblestone surfaces and about 30 steps in total to negotiate at the visited sites and a few to get on/off the coach. It is not suitable for guests with limited mobility or those who utilise a wheelchair. Lunch served during this tour includes a Japanese style set menu. For dietary restrictions please contact the on board Shore Concierge Team upon embarkation. Please be advised that special dietary requests or menu substitutions may be not be possible to accommodate in this program. Guests must be at least 21 years old to be served alcoholic beverages. Lightweight, comfortable clothing with flat, closed-toe walking shoes and sun protection are recommended. Space on this tour is very limited; we suggest you book in advance to avoid disappointment. Local Tour Guides tend to have a strong accent therefore we urge flexibility.