Winery in Yamanashi, Japan

98Wines

965Pearl Points

Wine-day anchor

About 98Wines

98Wines is the Yamanashi pick for travellers building a serious Japanese wine day, backed by World's 50 Best Vineyards #20 recognition in 2025. It is not the easiest choice for casual visitors, so plan early and keep the schedule simple around the visit.

98Wines is a Yamanashi venue with confirmed recognition from Pearl 2 Star Prestige (2025) and World's 50 Best Vineyards #20 (2025). Practical visitor details are not verified here, so check directly with the venue before building the rest of the day around it.

The case for going is strongest for travellers who want a Yamanashi stop with clearly confirmed external recognition. If the trip is more casual, compare it with other options in Japan before deciding how to spend the day.

Plan this as the anchor of a Yamanashi day

Keep the itinerary simple. Use Our full Yamanashi restaurants guide and other Yamanashi planning resources to build the rest of the day around meals, transport, downtime. Since only limited verified practical details are available here, confirm the current visit format directly with 98Wines before finalising plans.

For a wider Japan trip, compare this with Kanosuke, Eigashima (White Oak), Mars Shinshu Distillery, Shizuoka, Yamazaki (Suntory). Those are different kinds of stops, so use them as broader trip-planning references rather than direct substitutes for a Yamanashi visit.

Who should make the effort

Go if the itinerary is built around recognised venues and you want to include a confirmed Yamanashi name. 98Wines has confirmed 2025 recognition from Pearl 2 Star Prestige and World's 50 Best Vineyards, the dress code is casual. For practical questions such as visit availability, group suitability, shipping, food, or specific bottles, confirm directly with the venue rather than relying on assumptions.

The verdict: make 98Wines a Yamanashi priority if those confirmed recognitions matter to your trip and you are comfortable confirming the practical details in advance. Otherwise, compare it with Kanosuke, Eigashima (White Oak), Mars Shinshu Distillery, Shizuoka, or Yamazaki (Suntory), and plan the route around the venues that best fit your schedule.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does 98Wines offer shipping?

Shipping is not verified here. Confirm directly with 98Wines before you go if shipping matters to your plans.

Are there special purchase or membership options at 98Wines?

Purchase and membership options are not verified here, so do not plan around them without confirming directly with 98Wines. What is confirmed is the venue's Pearl 2 Star Prestige (2025) recognition and World's 50 Best Vineyards #20 (2025) ranking.

Do I need a reservation at 98Wines?

Reservation requirements are not verified here. If your Yamanashi schedule is tight, confirm the current visit process directly with 98Wines before planning around it.

How long should I plan for a visit to 98Wines?

A specific visit length is not verified here. Treat 98Wines as a Yamanashi stop that should be planned only after you confirm current visitor details directly with the venue.

Does 98Wines serve food?

A food program is not verified here. If you want a meal around the visit, build that separately into your Yamanashi plan and check the venue's official channels for the latest details.

Is there a signature bottle to look for at 98Wines?

There is no verified signature bottle listed here, so do not go in expecting a specific bottle. The confirmed signals are Pearl 2 Star Prestige (2025) and World's 50 Best Vineyards #20 (2025). Check the venue's official channels for the latest details.

Can 98Wines handle large groups?

Group-size details are not verified here. Confirm directly with 98Wines before planning for a large group.

Location

250-1, Enzan Fukuori, Yamanashi, 4040056, Japan

Yamanashi, Japan

Compare 98Wines

98Wines Yamanashi and similar venues

Venue	Location	Awards
98Wines	Yamanashi	Pearl 2 Star Prestige (2025); World's 50 Best Vineyards #20 (2025)
Kanosuke	Kagoshima	,
Eigashima (White Oak)	Akashi	,
Yamazaki (Suntory)	Shimamoto	,
Mars Shinshu Distillery	Miyada	,
Shizuoka	Shizuoka	,

How 98Wines Yamanashi compares with similar nearby venues.

Also Consider

Kanosuke, Notable alternative
Eigashima (White Oak), Notable alternative
Yamazaki (Suntory), Notable alternative
Mars Shinshu Distillery, Notable alternative
Shizuoka, Notable alternative

How 98Wines compares with Japan's drinks destinations

Choose 98Wines over Kanosuke, Eigashima (White Oak), Yamazaki (Suntory), Mars Shinshu Distillery, Shizuoka if the trip is specifically about Japanese wine rather than whisky. Its strongest advantage is focus: this is the better fit for a Yamanashi wine itinerary, while the others make more sense for travellers chasing distillery culture, brand history, or a broader spirits route.

For booking ease, the whisky peers may be simpler to fold into a Japan trip because they are more obvious visitor targets, but that also means demand can be heavy. 98Wines is the higher-conviction choice for wine enthusiasts who are willing to plan around access. Yamazaki (Suntory) is the more recognisable name for first-time Japan drinks travellers; Mars Shinshu Distillery and Shizuoka are better for whisky-focused explorers; Kanosuke and Eigashima (White Oak) suit drinkers comparing regional distillery styles.

On ambiance, expect the decision to split by trip style rather than price tier. 98Wines is the quieter, wine-first Yamanashi play. The distillery peers are stronger if the group wants a spirits-led visit with a more familiar tourism frame. If only one stop makes the itinerary, pick 98Wines for Japanese wine depth and Yamazaki (Suntory) for broad-name whisky appeal.