【Private tour】A Japanese Grape Tasting Tour Hosted by Breeder "Shingo Hayashi"
- Departure
- 岡山
- Destination
- 岡山
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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.
*Private tour for group of two or more:
This exclusive private tour is available by reservation only and can be booked for groups as small as two people.
Step into the sacred realm of Japanese viticulture, a place not open to the general public.
You’ll have Mr. Hayashi—a breeder who cultivates over 100 varieties—all to yourself, and he’ll share everything there is to know about grapes just for you.
We’re flexible regarding start times, so please feel free to contact us to discuss your preferences.
*Experience Japanese grapes with all five senses while listening to expert commentary:
A private grape-tasting session led by Mr. Hayashi, a breeder who has garnered attention in the Japanese media as a grape expert. A tasting comparison of five or more 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 learn a wealth of grape-related knowledge through a quiz format, covering topics such as: Which part of the grape cluster is the sweetest? How many clusters can be harvested from a single grapevine? How to grow seedless grapes, and Japan’s unique methods for shaping grape clusters.
*Experience the historic glass greenhouse:
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.
<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
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기본 일정
■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. 60 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) Grape Vineyard Tour (approx. 60 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.
*As an optional extra (additional fee payable on site), you can also participate in grape harvesting or purchase raisins.
■Included
・Grapes Classroom Session by Mr. Hayashi(a breeder and grape expert)
・Vineyard tour with direct commentary by Mr. Hayashi.
・Cost of the grapes for the tasting experience.
*Transportation is not included.
■Minimum number of participants: 2 people
■Maximum number of participants: 15 people
조수
English Speaking Guide available
출발 안내
- Validity
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2026-09-30 〜
2026-11-18
월요일/화요일/수요일/목요일/금요일
- Blackout
- Duration
- 120 minutes
Terms & Conditions
- 3 days to 1 day prior to the date of the tour
- 20%
- On the day of the departure date of the tour
- 50%
- After the tour departed, No show
- 100%
Remarks
★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: 2 people
・This tour is on a request basis.
・Not available on Sundays and Saturdays.
・Children 3 years old and under are free. (must be accompanied by an adult.)
・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.
・If you would like to take grapes home, please request the grape-picking option (additional fee) on-site.
A Tasting Comparison of Grapes
The Hayashi Grape Research Institute cultivates over 100 varieties of grapes.
Please enjoy the grapes by engaging all five senses—sight, taste, smell, and more.
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.
A Quiz About Grapes
Which part of a grape cluster is the sweetest? How many clusters can be harvested from a single grapevine? Learn all about grapes—from how to grow seedless grapes to Japan’s unique methods of cluster formation—through a series of quizzes.
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.
Meeting Point
Hayashi Grape Research Institute Co. 株式会社 林ぶどう研究所
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