What other travelers are saying about Chichibu Farmers Factory Usagida Winery
The factory tour was very easy to understand, and the staff patiently explained the process, so I was able to get a good understanding of what goes on behind the scenes in winemaking. It was a valuable experience to be able to see the actual equipment up close, and I was excited from start to finish. What's even better is the tasting service, where you can try several different types to find the flavor that suits you best. They were all easy to drink, and I really felt the high quality. This experience was so satisfying that it has made me want to buy their wines regularly.
Chichibu Farmers Factory Usagida Winery is typically open daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with extended hours during peak seasons. Admission to the winery grounds is free, though wine tasting sessions and guided tours may have separate fees ranging from 500-2000 yen per person depending on the experience selected.
From Tokyo, take the Seibu Ikebukuro Line to Seibu-Chichibu Station (about 1.5 hours), then transfer to a local bus bound for Usagida area. The winery is approximately 15 minutes by bus from Seibu-Chichibu Station. Alternatively, rent a car for easier access to this rural Chichibu location in Saitama Prefecture.
Chichibu Farmers Factory Usagida Winery specializes in Japanese wines made from local Chichibu grapes, including red, white, and rosé varieties. The farm shop also sells fresh seasonal fruits, homemade jams, local honey, Chichibu whisky, and other regional Saitama Prefecture agricultural products and souvenirs.
Yes, Chichibu Farmers Factory Usagida Winery offers guided wine tasting tours where visitors can sample various Japanese wines produced on-site. Tours typically include vineyard walks, winemaking process explanations, and tastings of 3-5 different wines. Reservations are recommended, especially during harvest season and weekends.
The optimal time to visit Chichibu Farmers Factory Usagida Winery is during grape harvest season from late August through October. During this period, visitors can witness grape picking activities, participate in harvest experiences, and enjoy the most vibrant vineyard scenery with autumn colors in the Chichibu mountain region.
I made a reservation and toured the factory on a Sunday in mid-October.
Although this year's harvest is over, the winery is committed to the bounty of the Chichibu Yoshida region, and they are currently exporting their wines. It was a great experience to hear the owner's thoughts and learn more about the intricacy of their wines.
After the tour, we were able to sample wines at the nearby shop. While there were too many to sample, we did manage to purchase two bottles: a white wine infused with Mizunara oak chips and one aged in whiskey barrels.
The aroma of the barrels, the sweet aroma of Mizunara oak, and the bounty of the land combined to create a unique flavor that was truly delicious. 🍷😋
The president happened to be there and we were able to hear about the winery. Thank you very much!
This facility offers vineyard tours (reservations required), but does not currently sell wine.
You can sample and purchase wine at Kama no Ue Farm Village, located nearby!
This is a wine shop where sommeliers will give you detailed explanations.
You can sample 13 types of alcohol, including explanations of the ingredients used and how the taste changes depending on the manufacturing process, even though the ingredients are the same.
If you like sweet, astringent, or fruity wines, be sure to visit.
Prices start from 2,000 yen.
I visited on a bus tour.
Since I don't drink alcohol, it was my first time at a winery, but I thought it was a small, cozy facility.
Because it was raining, I didn't get to see the fields, so I had a lot of free time.
