2026 Nagano Prefecture 150th Anniversary Project: Journeying through the Terroir of Fine Wines within 150km of Norikura - "Tasting Flight" of Nagano Wines Now on Sale
In commemoration of Nagano Prefecture's 150th anniversary in 2026, Kyukamura Norikura Kogen is offering a "Tasting Flight" where guests can sample three types of Nagano wines selected from 15 varieties sourced from wineries within a 150km radius of Norikura.
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Title: 2026 Nagano Prefecture 150th Anniversary Project: Journeying through the Terroir of Fine Wines within 150km of Norikura - "Tasting Flight" of Nagano Wines Now on Sale
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Body (first 8000 characters): 15 types of Nagano Prefecture wines are always available seasonally.
Kyukamura Norikura Kogen (Location: 4307 Azumi, Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture; General Manager: Akinori Yamashita), a resort hotel located at the southern end of the Northern Alps within Chubu Sangaku National Park, is offering a "Tasting Flight" as part of Nagano Prefecture's 150th-anniversary project in 2026. This allows guests to choose and compare 3 of their favorite Nagano wines from 15 available varieties. Since the first season began on April 20th, its use has been gradually expanding as a way to easily enjoy Shinshu wines with dinner.
Shinshu wines, with changing themes each season, are primarily sourced from wineries within approximately 150km of Norikura Kogen. During the period, a "Favorite Wine Voting" will also be conducted, and popular wines are scheduled to reappear during the finale period. You can enjoy a wine-themed journey along with Shinshu's delicious cuisine.
◆Nagano Prefecture's 150th Anniversary
In 2026, Nagano Prefecture will celebrate its 150th anniversary since forming its current prefectural boundaries. On August 21, 1876 (Meiji 9), the former Chikuma Prefecture and Nagano Prefecture merged to form the current Nagano Prefecture. Various commemorative projects are being developed throughout the prefecture to rediscover and disseminate regional charms.
Kyukamura Norikura Kogen will promote the appeal of Nagano Prefecture through experiences that engage with Shinshu's diverse wineries and food culture.
[Nagano Prefecture 150th Anniversary Special Website]
URL: https://150th.pref.nagano.lg.jp/
Nagano Prefecture 150th Anniversary Logo: Expresses the harmony of nature and people moving towards the future, with mountains, rivers, wind, and people as motifs. It's a design that impressively conveys Nagano Prefecture's 150th anniversary.
◆Nagano Prefecture Wine "Tasting Flight" Overview
A dinner-exclusive project where you can enjoy comparing Nagano Prefecture wines. Enjoy the marriage of Shinshu's flavors and wine.
Kyukamura Norikura Kogen is selling the "Tasting Flight" as a special project commemorating Nagano Prefecture's 150th anniversary.
During dinner, you can choose and compare 3 of your favorite wines from 15 carefully selected varieties, primarily from wineries within approximately 150km of Kyukamura. The wines will be changed seasonally by area and theme (new wine, aged, by variety, etc.), with 15 types always available.
In addition, customers who order will receive a postcard for "Favorite Wine Voting". Top-ranked popular wines will reappear during the finale period, and prizes will be offered through a lottery for those who vote and apply.
[Selling Price] Choose 3 types, 60ml each: 1,500 yen (tax included)
[Wine Switching Period]
・Spring-Summer: April 20, 2026 (Mon) - June 30, 2026 (Tue)
・Summer-Autumn: July 1, 2026 (Wed) - September 30, 2026 (Wed)
・Autumn-Early Winter: October 1, 2026 (Thu) - December 18, 2026 (Fri)
・Finale Period: January 12, 2027 (Tue) - October 31, 2027 (Sun)
*During the finale period, the top-ranked popular wines voted for will be offered.
[Prizes]
・Nagano Prefecture wines popular in each season's voting: 5 winners (total 15 winners)
・Free invitation to the "Tasting Flight" during the finale period: 50 winners (total 150 winners)
[Participating Wineries] Azumino Winery, Goi Winery, Takayashiro Farm, etc.
15 types of Nagano Prefecture wines are always available, with themes changing seasonally. You can vote for your favorite "Oshi Wine," and popular wines will reappear during the finale period.
◆"Norikura Kogen Shinshu Umaimon Buffet Plan" Overview
Spring Fair: Enjoy dishes arranged with mountain vegetables and other seasonal ingredients.
A buffet of approximately 50 types to enjoy Shinshu's flavors. A "Shinshu Salmon & Local Western Confectionery Shop Cera's Sweets Fair" is being held.
Daily rotating local delicacies include horse sashimi, Shinshu soba, Sanzoku-yaki, Sauce Katsu, Hakuba pork, Shinshu Fukumi-dori chicken, Nozawana pickles, and more.
[Period] Year-round
・Spring Fair: April 1, 2026 (Wed) - June 15, 2026 (Mon)
・Summer Fair: June 16, 2026 (Tue) - August 31, 2026 (Mon)
・Autumn Fair: September 1, 2026 (Tue) - November 30, 2026 (Mon)
[Price] 1 night 2 meals: from 17,000 yen (tax included / bath tax separate)
*Price per person when using a room for 2 people on weekdays
Summer Fair: Offers summer vegetables and brand watermelons from Yamagata Village.
Autumn Fair: Offers seasonal varieties of Azumino apples sourced from local farmers.
◆Kyukamura Norikura Kogen
Kyukamura Norikura Kogen in Nagano Prefecture, located within Chubu Sangaku National Park. A highland resort hotel situated at an altitude of approximately 1,600m. It is an all-season resort that can be enjoyed as a sightseeing base for Shinshu, including "Kamikochi," "Norikura Tatamidaira," and "Mount Norikura." After activities such as morning walks and trekking on the plateau or stargazing, relax in Norikura Onsen.
Location: 〒390-1520 Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture.
Title: 2026 Nagano Prefecture 150th Anniversary Project: Journeying through the Terroir of Fine Wines within 150km of Norikura - "Tasting Flight" of Nagano Wines Now on Sale
Subtitle:
Company Name:
Industry:
Body (first 8000 characters): 15 types of Nagano Prefecture wines are always available seasonally.
Kyukamura Norikura Kogen (Location: 4307 Azumi, Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture; General Manager: Akinori Yamashita), a resort hotel located at the southern end of the Northern Alps within Chubu Sangaku National Park, is offering a "Tasting Flight" as part of Nagano Prefecture's 150th-anniversary project in 2026. This allows guests to choose and compare 3 of their favorite Nagano wines from 15 available varieties. Since the first season began on April 20th, its use has been gradually expanding as a way to easily enjoy Shinshu wines with dinner.
Shinshu wines, with changing themes each season, are primarily sourced from wineries within approximately 150km of Norikura Kogen. During the period, a "Favorite Wine Voting" will also be conducted, and popular wines are scheduled to reappear during the finale period. You can enjoy a wine-themed journey along with Shinshu's delicious cuisine.
◆Nagano Prefecture's 150th Anniversary
In 2026, Nagano Prefecture will celebrate its 150th anniversary since forming its current prefectural boundaries. On August 21, 1876 (Meiji 9), the former Chikuma Prefecture and Nagano Prefecture merged to form the current Nagano Prefecture. Various commemorative projects are being developed throughout the prefecture to rediscover and disseminate regional charms.
Kyukamura Norikura Kogen will promote the appeal of Nagano Prefecture through experiences that engage with Shinshu's diverse wineries and food culture.
[Nagano Prefecture 150th Anniversary Special Website]
URL: https://150th.pref.nagano.lg.jp/
Nagano Prefecture 150th Anniversary Logo: Expresses the harmony of nature and people moving towards the future, with mountains, rivers, wind, and people as motifs. It's a design that impressively conveys Nagano Prefecture's 150th anniversary.
◆Nagano Prefecture Wine "Tasting Flight" Overview
A dinner-exclusive project where you can enjoy comparing Nagano Prefecture wines. Enjoy the marriage of Shinshu's flavors and wine.
Kyukamura Norikura Kogen is selling the "Tasting Flight" as a special project commemorating Nagano Prefecture's 150th anniversary.
During dinner, you can choose and compare 3 of your favorite wines from 15 carefully selected varieties, primarily from wineries within approximately 150km of Kyukamura. The wines will be changed seasonally by area and theme (new wine, aged, by variety, etc.), with 15 types always available.
In addition, customers who order will receive a postcard for "Favorite Wine Voting". Top-ranked popular wines will reappear during the finale period, and prizes will be offered through a lottery for those who vote and apply.
[Selling Price] Choose 3 types, 60ml each: 1,500 yen (tax included)
[Wine Switching Period]
・Spring-Summer: April 20, 2026 (Mon) - June 30, 2026 (Tue)
・Summer-Autumn: July 1, 2026 (Wed) - September 30, 2026 (Wed)
・Autumn-Early Winter: October 1, 2026 (Thu) - December 18, 2026 (Fri)
・Finale Period: January 12, 2027 (Tue) - October 31, 2027 (Sun)
*During the finale period, the top-ranked popular wines voted for will be offered.
[Prizes]
・Nagano Prefecture wines popular in each season's voting: 5 winners (total 15 winners)
・Free invitation to the "Tasting Flight" during the finale period: 50 winners (total 150 winners)
[Participating Wineries] Azumino Winery, Goi Winery, Takayashiro Farm, etc.
15 types of Nagano Prefecture wines are always available, with themes changing seasonally. You can vote for your favorite "Oshi Wine," and popular wines will reappear during the finale period.
◆"Norikura Kogen Shinshu Umaimon Buffet Plan" Overview
Spring Fair: Enjoy dishes arranged with mountain vegetables and other seasonal ingredients.
A buffet of approximately 50 types to enjoy Shinshu's flavors. A "Shinshu Salmon & Local Western Confectionery Shop Cera's Sweets Fair" is being held.
Daily rotating local delicacies include horse sashimi, Shinshu soba, Sanzoku-yaki, Sauce Katsu, Hakuba pork, Shinshu Fukumi-dori chicken, Nozawana pickles, and more.
[Period] Year-round
・Spring Fair: April 1, 2026 (Wed) - June 15, 2026 (Mon)
・Summer Fair: June 16, 2026 (Tue) - August 31, 2026 (Mon)
・Autumn Fair: September 1, 2026 (Tue) - November 30, 2026 (Mon)
[Price] 1 night 2 meals: from 17,000 yen (tax included / bath tax separate)
*Price per person when using a room for 2 people on weekdays
Summer Fair: Offers summer vegetables and brand watermelons from Yamagata Village.
Autumn Fair: Offers seasonal varieties of Azumino apples sourced from local farmers.
◆Kyukamura Norikura Kogen
Kyukamura Norikura Kogen in Nagano Prefecture, located within Chubu Sangaku National Park. A highland resort hotel situated at an altitude of approximately 1,600m. It is an all-season resort that can be enjoyed as a sightseeing base for Shinshu, including "Kamikochi," "Norikura Tatamidaira," and "Mount Norikura." After activities such as morning walks and trekking on the plateau or stargazing, relax in Norikura Onsen.
Location: 〒390-1520 Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture.