Where is Fujisan Winery located?

Fujisan Winery is located at Nehara, Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka Prefecture, on the northern (Asagiri Kogen) foot of Mt. Fuji, not far from the Michi-no-Eki Asagiri Kogen roadside station.

What grape does Fujisan Winery focus on?

Fujisan Winery focuses on Koshu, Japan's indigenous white grape, which makes up about 80% of its plantings, alongside a smaller amount of Merlot grown across its Fujinomiya and Yamanashi vineyards.

Who founded Fujisan Winery and when?

It was founded by Ernest Singer, who launched the Koshu Wine Project in 2003 and established the winery (originally known as Asagiri Wine) in 2006, renaming it Fujisan Winery in 2012.

Can visitors tour the winery?

Yes. Fujisan Winery offers vineyard and cellar tours plus tastings, bookable through its official website, and operates an on-site cafe, Cafe SHIZEN.

ProducerShizuoka

Fujisan Winery

富士山ワイナリー

Pioneering EU-exported Koshu from the foot of Mt. Fuji

About Fujisan Winery

Founded: 2007; 19 years ago
Location: 富士宮市; 静岡県
Wines listed: 3; Sparkling 1, White 1, Red 1
Main grapes: Chardonnay, Semillon, Verdelho

Founded in 2006 by American-born entrepreneur Ernest Singer as the Koshu Wine Project, Fujisan Winery is based in Nehara, Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka Prefecture, on the northern foot of Mt. Fuji. The winery farms roughly 80% Koshu and 20% Merlot across its own vineyards in Fujinomiya and neighboring Yamanashi, using vertical shoot positioning (VSP) trellising rather than the traditional pergola system common in Japan. Grapes are pressed at a deliberately low yield (around 55-60%) and the wines are generally not put through malolactic fermentation, producing pure, high-acid Koshu wines built to pair with Japanese cuisine. In 2008 Fujisan Winery became the first Japanese winery to export wine to the EU. The estate offers vineyard and cellar tours, tastings, and an on-site cafe, Cafe SHIZEN.

Official website: www.fujisanwinery.co.jp ↗

Who Is This For?

For drinkers who want pure, food-friendly Koshu built specifically to pair with Japanese cuisine, and for anyone curious about a Mt. Fuji winery experience with vineyard tours and tastings.

Wines of Fujisan Winery

Location & Nearby

Address: 静岡県富士宮市根原字宝山498View map ↗
Founded: 2007

Source: fujisanwinery.co.jp (checked Sep 2026) / ja.wikipedia.org (checked Sep 2026)

The pin with the gold outline marks Fujisan Winery.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Fujisan Winery located?: Fujisan Winery is located at Nehara, Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka Prefecture, on the northern (Asagiri Kogen) foot of Mt. Fuji, not far from the Michi-no-Eki Asagiri Kogen roadside station.
What grape does Fujisan Winery focus on?: Fujisan Winery focuses on Koshu, Japan's indigenous white grape, which makes up about 80% of its plantings, alongside a smaller amount of Merlot grown across its Fujinomiya and Yamanashi vineyards.
Who founded Fujisan Winery and when?: It was founded by Ernest Singer, who launched the Koshu Wine Project in 2003 and established the winery (originally known as Asagiri Wine) in 2006, renaming it Fujisan Winery in 2012.
Can visitors tour the winery?: Yes. Fujisan Winery offers vineyard and cellar tours plus tastings, bookable through its official website, and operates an on-site cafe, Cafe SHIZEN.