Hotel Grand Bach Tokyo Ginza | Special Event "German Wine Evening 2026" Featuring German Wine Queen's Visit to Japan

Hotel Grand Bach Tokyo Ginza (Location: Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo; General Manager: Fujio Yamase) will host a special event, "German Wine Evening 2026," on Friday, April 17, 2026, in the "Waldtur" boardroom. This event, supported by the German National Tourist Board and Wines of Germany Japan Office, offers a multifaceted experience of German wine's appeal.

At this event, the current German Wine Queen, Anna Zenz, will be welcomed as a guest to give a presentation on the profound charm of German wine. Furthermore, a selection of German wines will be served alongside dishes supervised by Shigeki Kobayashi, the official chef of the German Embassy.

Hotel Grand Bach Tokyo Ginza, which proposes new experiential value through the fusion of music and food, will host a one-night-only event that appeals to all five senses. It combines German wines, characterized by delicate acidity and transparency born from a cool climate, with diverse cuisine cultivated over a long history, and the musical culture represented by Bach.

On the day of the event, German Wine Queen Anna Zenz, who will also appear at the global wine event "ProWine Tokyo 2026," will take the stage. She will provide an easy-to-understand introduction to the characteristics of wine regions and grape varieties throughout Germany, as well as the latest trends, making it an event where both wine beginners and enthusiasts can discover new charms of German wine.

Amidst live performances of classical music, including Bach, the pairing of German cuisine, a fusion of tradition and modernity supervised by Shigeki Kobayashi, the official chef of the German Embassy, and carefully selected German wines will create a marriage that brings a natural sense of unity fostered by the same climate and culture. Please take this opportunity to experience the profound and valuable experience woven by German music, food, and wine.

●About the German Wine Queen

The German Wine Queen (Deutsche Weinkönigin) is a traditional selection system that has continued since 1947. From representatives chosen from Germany's 13 major wine regions, an official ambassador is selected to promote the appeal of German wine both domestically and internationally. The selection process is even covered by public broadcasting, making it a well-known figure that garners national attention.

Overview of "German Wine Evening 2026"

Date: Friday, April 17, 2026, 18:30-20:30

Venue: Hotel Grand Bach Tokyo Ginza 2F, Boardroom "Waldtur"

Schedule:
18:15 Reception opens

18:30 Toast (German sparkling wine (Sekt) will be provided.)

German Wine Tasting

・Enjoy a free flow of 2 carefully selected red and 2 white wines.

・Dishes paired with the wines (supervised by Shigeki Kobayashi, the official chef of the German Embassy) will be served buffet style (standing).

・During the tasting, you can enjoy Bach's music with live spinet performance.

19:00 Wine explanation by German Wine Queen Anna Zenz

20:30 Closing remarks

・Capacity: 50 people (first-come, first-served)
・Price: 8,000 yen (Payment to be made on-site on the day of the event.)

・All images shown are for illustration purposes only.

・All prices include consumption tax (10%) and service charge (10%).

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■About Hotel Grand Bach Tokyo Ginza

Hotel Grand Bach, with locations in four cities across Japan (Sendai, Ginza, Atami, and Kyoto), offers a serene environment where guests are welcomed by J.S. Bach's music and meticulous hospitality for a relaxing stay. Hotel Grand Bach Tokyo Ginza, under the concept of "a stay where mind and body are healed with Bach and wellness cuisine," welcomes guests from Japan and abroad with "wellness cuisine" that is beneficial for both mind and body, utilizing French techniques, and live performances including grand piano music.