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Kawakami Farm
川上農園
Estate-grown European varieties, hand-crafted wine from Nara
Located in Sakurai City, Nara Prefecture, Kawakami Farm is a grape farm that expanded from table-grape and juice production into winemaking. After years of trial brewing, the farm completed a red wine made entirely from grapes grown on its own land — including European wine varieties such as Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Seibel, and Zweigelt that are considered difficult to cultivate in Nara's climate — and obtained an alcohol sales license to begin selling it alongside its table grapes, 100% grape juice, and blueberry jam.
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Who Is This For?
For those curious about emerging Japanese wine regions and small-batch, farm-made wines with a genuine sense of place.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Does Kawakami Farm make its own wine?
- Yes — after repeated trial brewing, Kawakami Farm completed a red wine made entirely from grapes grown on its own farm in Sakurai, Nara, and obtained an alcohol sales license to sell it.
- What grape varieties does Kawakami Farm grow for wine?
- The farm cultivates European wine varieties considered challenging in Nara's climate, including Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Seibel, and Zweigelt.
- What else does Kawakami Farm produce?
- Beyond wine, the farm grows seedless table grapes such as Kyoho, Pione, and Shine Muscat, and makes 100% grape juice and blueberry jam.