Hillside wine bar above Katsunuma's vineyards pouring Koshu and Muscat Bailey A flights with valley views.
Katsunuma Budou-no-Oka Wine Bar sits on a hillside terrace above the vineyards of Koshu City's Katsunuma district, giving visitors a place to sit down with a wine flight rather than only cellar-door tasting counters at individual wineries. The bar pours a rotating list of Koshu whites and Muscat Bailey A reds sourced from wineries across the Katsunuma area, typically offered as flights of three to five pours alongside cheese and light snack plates. Because the terrace faces west over the vineyard-covered Kofu Basin, early evening around sunset is the most popular time to visit, when the light catches the vine rows below. The bar operates as part of a larger hillside complex that also includes a hot spring bathhouse and restaurant, making it easy to combine a wine-bar visit with a soak or dinner in the same stop. Closed on Tuesdays, it otherwise keeps early-evening-focused hours rather than staying open into the late night typical of city bars, reflecting its role as a scenic wine-tasting stop rather than a nightlife destination proper.
Good to know
- Hours
- 17:00–22:00; closed Tuesdays
- Dress code
- Smart-casual
- Age limit
- 20+ for alcohol service
- Signature
- Hilltop wine bar attached to the Budou-no-Oka ('Grape Hill') complex overlooking the Katsunuma vineyards, pouring flights of Koshu and Muscat Bailey A with valley views
Location
2589 Katsunumacho Toriizawa, Koshu, Yamanashi 409-1313
35.6631, 138.7238 View on map
Highlights
- Hillside terrace overlooking the Katsunuma vineyards and Kofu Basin
- Flights of Koshu and Muscat Bailey A wines from multiple local wineries
- Popular sunset viewing spot paired with wine tasting
- Part of a larger complex including a hot spring bathhouse and restaurant
Tips for visiting
- Visit around sunset for the best views over the vineyards from the terrace
- Ask for a flight rather than a single glass to compare wineries
- Combine with the attached hot spring bathhouse for a full evening stop
- Closed Tuesdays, so plan another day for a visit
When to visit
Early evening around sunset for the best light over the vineyards.
Accessibility
The terrace is accessible via a paved path from the parking area, though some outdoor seating sits on a graded slope.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Katsunuma Budou-no-Oka Wine Bar open late at night?
No, it closes at 22:00 and functions more as an early-evening scenic wine-tasting stop than a late-night bar.
What wines are served?
Flights of Koshu white and Muscat Bailey A red wines sourced from wineries across the Katsunuma area.
Is there anything else to do at the same site?
Yes, the bar is part of a hillside complex that also includes a hot spring bathhouse and restaurant.