In the Hokuto City area, Japan’s first designated Wine Special District, Hoshino Resorts Risonare Yatsugatake celebrates the arrival of Yamanashi Nouveau. This seasonal event, running from November 4 to 29, 2026, highlights fresh wines produced from the current year’s harvest of Koshu and Muscat Bailey A grapes, offering guests a direct connection to the region’s viticultural cycle.
Savor Freshly Released Yamanashi Nouveau
At the Piment Street kitchen car, the resort presents a curated selection of 10 varieties of new wine. The collection ranges from labels by up-and-coming producers to rare, limited-edition bottles. On weekends, the experience is elevated by the presence of winery staff who share insights into the year’s growing conditions and the specific aromatic profiles of the 2026 vintage. This interactive setting allows both connoisseurs and casual enthusiasts to understand the nuances of the local terroir.
Pairing Wine with Traditional Cannoli
To complement the bright, fresh notes of the new vintage, the resort offers a specialty Cannoli, a traditional Italian pastry. Available at the kitchen car, these hand-held treats are filled with a lightly sweetened ricotta cheese cream and finished with walnuts and dried fruits made from wine grapes. The combination is designed for guests to enjoy while exploring the resort’s Italian-inspired architecture and the surrounding autumn scenery.
Deepen Your Knowledge at Japan Wine Discovery
For a more structured exploration of Japanese viticulture, the “Japan Wine Discovery: Yamanashi Nouveau Edition” provides an educational perspective. Hosted in the resort’s dedicated tasting room, this guided event allows guests to compare the new harvest against aged wines. By tasting different maturation periods and grape varieties side-by-side, participants can better appreciate how time and technique influence flavor profiles in one of Japan’s premier wine-growing regions.
Set against the backdrop of the Yatsugatake mountains, the resort’s architecture and landscape transform during the late autumn, providing a quiet atmosphere for seasonal appreciation. Whether sampling a 25ml pour at the Wine House or engaging in a deep-dive educational session, the event serves as a comprehensive introduction to the culture of Yamanashi wine.
Property details
- Property
- Hoshino Resorts Risonare Yatsugatake
- Address
- 129-1 Kobuchizawa-cho, Hokuto-shi, Yamanashi 408-0044
- Access
- Approximately 5 minutes by car from JR Kobuchizawa Station (free shuttle bus available)
- Official site
- https://hoshinoresorts.com/en/hotels/risonareyatsugatake/
- Rooms
- 172
