Takayashiro Farm & Winery
たかやしろファーム＆ワイナリー
Nagano farmers crafting honest, affordable terroir wines.
About Takayashiro Farm & Winery
- Founded
- 2004
- 22 years ago
- Location
- 中野市
- 長野県
- Wines listed
- 2
- Main grapes
- Chardonnay, Nagano Purple
Founded by a group of local farming families in Nakano City, Nagano Prefecture, Takayashiro Farm & Winery grew out of an existing fruit-growing operation — apples, table grapes, and peaches — before planting its first wine grapes, Cabernet Sauvignon, in 1998. Today the estate farms roughly 6 hectares on the cool, elevated slopes of Mt. Takayashiro (around 400m), growing more than a dozen varieties including Chardonnay, Kerner, Riesling, Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir, and Zweigelt. Led by president Ko Takehada — a former Suntory sales employee turned grower — the winery produces around 20 different wines and 35,000 bottles a year, alongside cider, apple juice, and jam, and prices many of its wines affordably (from around ¥1,500) to keep them within reach of the local community it was built to serve.
Who Is This For?
For wine lovers who want an authentic taste of Nagano's Chikuma Valley terroir at everyday, farmhouse-friendly prices.
Wines of Takayashiro Farm & Winery
Location & Nearby
- Address
- 長野県中野市竹原1609-7View map ↗
- Founded
- 2004
Source: takayashirofarm.jp (checked Sep 2026) / nagano-wine.jp (checked Sep 2026)
The pin with the gold outline marks Takayashiro Farm & Winery.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Takayashiro Farm & Winery founded?
- Local farming families in Nakano City began growing fruit in 1995 and planted their first wine grapes, Cabernet Sauvignon, in 1998, later formalizing the winery as a joint venture among neighboring farms.
- What grape varieties does Takayashiro Farm grow?
- The estate cultivates more than a dozen varieties on roughly 6 hectares, including Chardonnay, Kerner, Riesling, Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir, and Zweigelt.
- What makes Takayashiro Farm's approach distinctive?
- As farmers first and winemakers second, the team prioritizes matching each variety to its plot's soil and climate, and keeps most bottles priced around ¥1,500 so wine remains part of everyday local life rather than a luxury.
- Does Takayashiro Farm make anything besides wine?
- Yes — alongside roughly 20 different wines and 35,000 bottles a year, the farm also produces cider, apple juice, and jam.
- Can visitors tour the winery?
- Yes, free tastings and reservation-based facility tours are offered on weekdays and Saturdays (closed Sundays and holidays), though tours pause during the wine and juice production season.