In the area of Tsurunuma in Urausu Town, Sorachi District, Hokkaido, you’ll find Tsurunuma Winery. It spans the southwest-facing slopes of a small, elevated hill with views of the Ishikari River, boasting Japan’s largest vineyard covering 447 hectares in trellised grape rows. Tsurunuma Winery is part of Hokkaido Wine Co., Ltd.’s estate, specializing in the production of wines from Hokkaido-grown grapes. Hokkaido’s climate is drier and more refreshing compared to Honshu, making it well-suited for cultivating European grape varieties, establishing it as Japan’s leading region for wine grape production. Every year on the last Sunday of August, the Tsurunuma Wine … Continue reading Tsurunuma Winery in Urausu