Furano Winery — Attraction in Furano

If you are coming from somewhere with good wines, and you are a wine fanatic, you will be a bit disappointed. The riesling is passable, nothing else was. The staff were not interested in us at all (maybe because we were foreigners) and didn't explain any of their products as you would normally expect at a cellar door, which was very disappointing. I don't expect that they would speak english but either using google translate or pre printed cards to take us through the wines they produce would be the bare minimum expected at a cellar door. Otherwise it's just a bottle shop. Some free and paid wine tastings available. View was very nice, and the downstairs area showed some parts of the...

Our day trip to the town of Biei had us stopping here. Founded in 1972, views from here are very picturesque.

EXPERIENCE: No active production can be seen here, like the majority of public Hokkaido manufacturing. Walk and read the signs if you wish. An aging room can be viewed behind glass windows but I wouldn’t stay in there long as it had a funky odor and what looked like black mold on the walls.

Upstairs you’ll find a tasting room with a self-serve station featuring 2 types of white and 2 types of red wine dispensed from tiny barrels. Thereafter is the gift shop.

TIP: Their grape juice factory is closed until 2025.

OVERALL: Visit to taste the wine and purchase. Skip...

A delightful stop for wine lovers in the heart of Hokkaido. Furano Winery offers an immersive experience, from the charming entrance at Chateau Furano to the cellar tours showcasing rows of oak barrels and beautifully aged bottles. The tasting area is well-stocked with a diverse selection of local wines, including their award-winning Portland white and fun collaborations with the Hokkaido Fighters. The wines are well-crafted, with a refreshing fruitiness characteristic of the region. Informative displays and a peek into the winemaking process round out a pleasant visit. A must-visit for those exploring the...