A Japanese Grape Tasting Tour Hosted by Breeder "Shingo Hayashi" & Lunch at the Farm-to-table Restaurant
- Departure
- 岡山
- Destination
- 岡山
NTA Good Point!
Japanese premium grapes are capturing the attention of food connoisseurs worldwide.
Here, you’ll find the cutting edge of this industry.
Located in Okayama Prefecture, the Hayashi Grape Research Institute is both a farm cultivating over 100 varieties of grapes and a breeding facility creating new varieties.
Shingo Hayashi, the breeder behind “Muscat Zipangu”—a rare, premium Muscat variety that sells for over 30,000 yen per bunch at specialty fruit shops—invites you to explore the fascinating world of grapes.
You can also enjoy a French lunch under the grapevines.
*Grapes Classroom Session by Breeder Shingo Hayashi:
【The Master's Table】Shingo Hayashi is a grape breeder who cultivates over 100 varieties of grapes and is the creator of “Muscat Zipangu,” a grape that sells for over 30,000 yen per bunch at specialty fruit shops. Acting as the “concierge” for this tour, he will guide you through a tasting of five or more varieties of grapes—including rare varieties not found in supermarkets—while sharing his extensive knowledge about grapes. This is a valuable opportunity to experience the Japanese spirit of "Shokunin-damashii(craftsmanship)".
*Harvesting Experience at a Historic Site:
【Heritage Greenhouse Harvest】Okayama’s “glass greenhouse,” steeped in 150 years of history. This space is a living agricultural heritage where 150 years of history comes to life. Under the guidance of Mr. Hayashi—the fourth-generation owner who safeguards this legacy—you’ll handpick Shine Muscat grapes yourself. Please take your harvested grapes home as a souvenir.
*A French lunch under the grapevines:An “Under-the-Vine” Experience That Goes Beyond “Farm-to-Table”
【The Vineyard Sanctuary】 A “vineyard restaurant” bathed in dappled sunlight. Chef Miyaji of VIGNETTE, a renowned Okayama restaurant specializing in creative French cuisine, will serve a full-course meal featuring grapes in every dish, created exclusively for this special occasion. Enjoy surprising pairings, such as Shine Muscat grapes marinated in miso—a fusion of traditional Japanese “fermentation” and fruit. Based on Chef Miyaji’s classical French cuisine, honed through training around the world, savor dishes unique to this venue that blend the essence of global cuisines with grapes.
<Meeting Point>
Hayashi Grape Research Institute Co. (株式会社 林ぶどう研究所)
Address: 525-1, Tsudaka, Kita-ku, Okayama city, Okayama
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/b5MBKWAGCbsLnhJU6
- Kode tur
- HGL003
Jadwal Dasar
■Meeting place: Hayashi Grape Research Institute Co. (株式会社 林ぶどう研究所)
701-1152
525-1, Tsudaka, Kita-ku, Okayama city, Okayama Prefecture
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/b5MBKWAGCbsLnhJU6
■Access
*By Train:
Get off at Okayama Station on the Sanyo Shinkansen.
From Okayama Station (Bus Stop No. 7 at the East Exit), take a Chutetsu Bus or Okaden Bus (bound for Route 53, such as the License Center Line)
and get off at the “Nakahara” bus stop (Approx. 20 -minutes), then walk for about 5 minutes.
（From Okayama station, it's about 30 minutes by taxi.)
*By car:
5 minutes from Sanyo Expressway Okayama IC (Free parking available)
■Course content
1) Grapes Classroom Session (approx. 45 minutes)
A private grape-tasting session led by Mr. Hayashi, a breeder and grape expert who has garnered attention in the Japanese media. Tasting and comparing more than five varieties of grapes—including ultra-rare varieties you’ll never find in supermarkets—is sure to be an experience that redefines your concept of “grapes.” You’ll also have the opportunity to taste and compare homemade raisins.
2) Vineyard Tour (approx. 45 minutes)
In Okayama, a region with a 150-year history of grape cultivation, the glass-roofed greenhouses passed down through generations are a precious heritage.
We will tour this historic farm guided by Mr. Hayashi, a fourth-generation grape farmer.
And pick your own bunch of Shine Muscat grapes.(One bunch per person)
３) French Lunch at the Farm-to-table Restaurant (approx. 60 minutes)
Enjoy a full-course meal featuring grapes in every dish, all while taking in the view of the grapevines bathed in dappled sunlight and watching the chef at work in the open kitchen.
＊(Wine and craft beer made with grapes from the Hayashi Grape Research Institute are also available for an additional charge.)
■Included
・Grapes Classroom Session by Mr. Hayashi(a breeder and grape expert)
・Vineyard tour with direct commentary by Mr. Hayashi.
・Fee for the Shine Muscat grape-picking experience, guided by Mr. Hayashi’s expert eye (includes a bunch of grapes to take home per person).
・Cost of the grapes for the tasting experience.
・French Lunch at the Farm-to-table Restaurant.(Drinks are an additional charge.)
*Transportation is not included.
■Minimum number of participants: 5 people
(You may register for this tour individually. However, the tour will be canceled if the minimum number of participants is not met.)
■Maximum number of participants: 15 people
Asisten
English Speaking Guide available
Catatan Keberangkatan
- Validity
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2026-09-30 〜
2026-11-18
Senin/Selasa/Rabu/Kamis/Jumat
- Blackout
- Duration
- 150 minutes
Terms & Conditions
- 3 hari hingga 1 hari sebelum tanggal tur
- 20%
- On the day of the departure date of the tour
- 50%
- After the tour departed, No show
- 100%
Keterangan
★Start times are flexible: We usually start at 11:00 a.m., but we may be able to adjust the time to suit your needs. Please feel free to contact us.
・Capacity: Up to 15 people
・Minimum number of participants: 5 people
(You may register for this tour individually. However, the tour will be canceled if the minimum number of participants is not met.)
・This tour is on a request basis.
・We may guide you together with people from other groups.
・Not available on Sundays and Saturdays.
・Age Restriction: This tour is for participants aged 14 and older.
・Heat Safety and Hydration:
The tour includes moving between greenhouses and outdoor activities. Depending on the weather on the day of the tour, we recommend bringing a sun umbrella or hat.
To prevent heatstroke, please make sure to stay hydrated by drinking water frequently.
・Clothing and Insect Repellent Measures:
There are mosquitoes and other insects on the farm grounds. While the office will provide mosquito coils and insect repellent spray,
for your safety, we recommend wearing clothing that covers your skin (such as long sleeves and long pants) when visiting the farm.
・Footwear: Sturdy shoes (no heels) are required for your safety inside the factory.
・Decisions Regarding Event Operation and Cancellation in Case of Rain:
Since this event is held indoors in a weather-protected venue, it will take place rain or shine.
However, if we determine that holding the event safely is difficult due to severe weather conditions such as a typhoon, we will cancel it.
In such cases, the organizing committee will contact you promptly.
・Arriving by Car: If you are arriving by car, our staff on site will direct you to a parking space. Please follow their instructions when parking.
・Prohibited Items: Smoking is strictly prohibited during the tour.
・About Meals:
If you have any food preferences or allergies, please let us know in advance. Please also contact us in advance regarding Halal options.
Classroom Session on Grapes
Breeder Shingo Hayashi will serve as “private concierge of tour,” guiding you through a tasting of five or more varieties of grapes—including rare varieties not found in supermarkets—while sharing a wealth of knowledge about grapes.
Glass greenhouse
We’ll tour the historic “glass greenhouse” in Okayama, which has a 150-year history, guided by Mr. Hayashi, a fourth-generation grape farmer.
A live kitchen in the vineyards
A kitchen has been set up in the vineyards, where you can enjoy a live cooking demonstration by the chef.
A full-course meal featuring the essence of grapes
We present a full-course meal where grapes take center stage on every plate. Experience surprising pairings, such as Shine Muscat grapes marinated in miso—a fusion of traditional Japanese fermentation techniques and fresh fruit. Based on the classical French cuisine of Chef Miyaji, who has trained around the world, please enjoy our exclusive dishes that blend the essence of global cuisines with the unique flavors of grapes.
A Tasting Comparison of Grapes & raisins
Please help yourself to as much as you like of our rare varieties and homemade raisins, which you can only find here.
A French lunch under the grapevine
Please enjoy a moment of escape from the everyday under the grapevine trellis, bathed in dappled sunlight.
Meeting Point
Hayashi Grape Research Institute Co. 株式会社 林ぶどう研究所
Harga
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