
Hokkaido vs. Nagano: The Battle for Japan's Best Red Wine
Hokkaido is Japan's Burgundy; Nagano is its Bordeaux. A comprehensive showdown between Japan's two premier wine regions—comparing terroir, grapes, culture, and travel logistics.
Practical guides, winery stories, and insider tips for exploring Japan's premier cool-climate wine regions

Hokkaido is Japan's Burgundy; Nagano is its Bordeaux. A comprehensive showdown between Japan's two premier wine regions—comparing terroir, grapes, culture, and travel logistics.
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Hokkaido is Japan's Burgundy; Nagano is its Bordeaux. A comprehensive showdown between Japan's two premier wine regions—comparing terroir, grapes, culture, and travel logistics.

Discover Nagano's five distinct wine valleys—Chikumagawa, Kikyogahara, Nihon Alps, Tenryugawa, and Yatsugatake—each offering unique terroir and exceptional wines from Japan's most diverse wine region.

Everything you need to know about visiting Yoichi, Hokkaido - from world-class wineries and the famous Nikka Whisky Distillery to practical travel tips and where to stay.