Tokachi Makibanoie Winery
十勝まきばの家ワイナリー
Cold-climate wines from Hokkaido's storied Tokachi winemaking region
Tokachi Makibanoie Winery is a boutique winery in Ikeda Town, Hokkaido, opened in September 2021 as the fourth winery in the historic Tokachi wine region. Located within the Tokachi Makibanoie tourist farm resort, the winery is helmed by veteran winemakers Tsukasa Nakabayashi and Akihiko Naito, both former directors of the Ikeda Town Grape and Wine Research Institute and licensed enologists. Grapes are grown on a 6.5-hectare estate in Ikeda by sister company Far'mu Rakuen, centered on the cold-hardy Japanese variety Yamasachi alongside Kiyomi, Kiyomai, Niagara, and New Niagara. The winery channels decades of Tokachi's pioneering cool-climate winemaking experience into wines that express each grape's individuality, set against a backdrop of forest cafes, cottages, and a wine-barrel sauna that make the winery itself a travel destination.
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Who Is This For?
For travelers seeking a scenic winery-resort experience and wine lovers curious about Hokkaido's native Yamasachi grape.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Tokachi Makibanoie Winery established?
- It opened in September 2021 in Ikeda Town, Hokkaido, becoming the fourth winery in the Tokachi region.
- Who makes the wine?
- Winemakers Tsukasa Nakabayashi and Akihiko Naito, both former directors of the Ikeda Town Grape and Wine Research Institute and licensed enologists, oversee production.
- What grape varieties does the winery use?
- Grapes grown on a 6.5-hectare estate in Ikeda include the cold-hardy Yamasachi variety along with Kiyomi, Kiyomai, Niagara, and New Niagara.
- Is the winery part of a larger facility?
- Yes, it is integrated into the Tokachi Makibanoie tourist farm resort, which also features a forest cafe, cottages, and a sauna built from a repurposed wine barrel.