Tsuruya Winery
つるやワイナリー
Low-profile, brother-run winery growing rare Zweigelt alongside Koshu
Tsuruya Winery (Tsuruya Jozo Co., Ltd.) is a small, brother-run winery in the Hikawa district of Yamanashi City, Yamanashi Prefecture — a locality distinct from the better-known Katsunuma and Koshu wine areas within the same prefecture. The winery has traditionally produced around six wines centered on Koshu and Muscat Bailey A, alongside a notably rare planting of Zweigelt for the region. Output has always been small and consumed largely within the local area, so bottles are seldom found in retail. Recent listings from the Japan Winery Association and Yamanashi City tourism sources note the winery as currently inactive.
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Who Is This For?
For explorers of lesser-known Japanese wine producers curious about small-batch Koshu, Muscat Bailey A, and a rare regional Zweigelt planting.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Tsuruya Winery located?
- In the Hikawa district of Yamanashi City, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan — a different municipality from the well-known Katsunuma and Koshu wine areas, though within the same prefecture.
- What grapes does Tsuruya Winery grow?
- Primarily Koshu and Muscat Bailey A, plus a planting of Zweigelt that is notably rare for the Yamanashi region.
- Is Tsuruya Winery currently operating?
- Multiple recent sources, including the Japan Winery Association and Yamanashi City tourism information, list the winery as currently inactive.
- Can visitors tour the winery or taste the wines?
- Historically, tours and tastings required advance phone confirmation. Given the winery's current inactive status, availability should be confirmed directly before planning a visit.