Akafuji Wine Cellar — Restaurant in Fujikawaguchiko

The customer service here was amazing and you can do all kinds of sampling. They even have options for people who are not into wine.

Though the wine wasn't really what we like. Some of their wines is only local grips but someone's are blends with grapes that are imported. They sold raisins but I realized the raisins were from Australia and Chile... so I decided it better not to buy them.

It's very much a tourist destination, if you know what I mean. You basically go in and can't really leave without buying something without feeling guilty. It's a wonderful place for photos and they know that and have a bunch outside solely for that purpose.

The staff are most expertly trained and professional. If you have any questions about wine surely they'll provide an...

Free wine tasting of 6 wines from the prefecture. The first four are already chosen by the staff. The last two are recommendations depending on what kind of grapes you like. After tasting, they let you sit in the tables in the back and sample some white and dark raisins. They even let you try the grape juice for drivers. They do promote these deals but they are not pushy at all. The staff even gave us free tickets to the observatory deck at the herb garden in front of them! 30min walk from...

Superb place. Staff were lovely, the women who served us was the nicest and most welcoming lady I think I've ever come across. The wines were delicious and reasonably priced. After a free tasting we bought the white and the dessert red and both were just unbelievable. Could not recommend this wine shop any higher. If you're in Kawaguchiko and you like wine, you absolutely have to go and...