Kurambon Wine
くらむぼんワイン
Century-old Katsunuma winery honoring nature and tradition
Founded in 1913 (Taisho 2) in Katsunuma, Koshu City — the birthplace of the Japanese wine industry — Kurambon Wine is a historic family winery now in its second century. The name 'Kurambon' is drawn from Kenji Miyazawa's fairy tale 'Yamanashi,' reflecting the winery's philosophy that winemakers merely assist grapes in becoming wine, rather than manufacturing it mechanically. Since 2007 the estate has practiced organic, low-intervention farming in its own vineyards, sourcing Koshu and Muscat Bailey A grapes grown by trusted local growers around Katsunuma to craft dry, food-friendly wines. The winery is housed in a 140-year-old relocated farmhouse recognized as a Japan Heritage site, with a historic underground cellar open to visitors.
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Who Is This For?
For those who appreciate natural, low-intervention wines with a strong sense of place, and enjoy pairing Japanese wine with washoku cuisine.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Kurambon Wine located?
- Kurambon Wine is located at 835 Shimoiwasaki, Katsunuma-cho, Koshu City, Yamanashi Prefecture — in the heart of Katsunuma, the historic center of Japanese winemaking.
- What is the origin of the name 'Kurambon'?
- The name comes from a character in Kenji Miyazawa's fairy tale 'Yamanashi,' symbolizing the winery's philosophy of coexistence with nature rather than mechanical, industrial winemaking.
- What grape varieties does Kurambon Wine focus on?
- Kurambon focuses on indigenous Japanese varieties, primarily Koshu and Muscat Bailey A, sourced from its own organically farmed vineyards and trusted local growers in Katsunuma.
- Can visitors tour the winery?
- Yes, the winery welcomes visitors for tastings and tours of its 140-year-old farmhouse and historic underground cellar, a designated Japan Heritage site.