23 Jan 2023
Our group booked a private 1/2 day wine tour with Aaron and Tamie. They were on time and arrived in a clean van that was loaded with a cooler of hydrating beverages and snacks that were offered to us when we started and between wineries. They accommodated rest stops for pictures and taking in scenery and it was so nice that Aaron offered to take photos of us along the way. We found a huge benefit that Tamie is fluent in Japanese and English so navigating the wineries was easy where language would’ve otherwise been a barrier. Each stop we were provided tasting menus that Tamie and Aaron had prepared and set up ahead of time directly with the wineries. They shared a lot of regional growing practices about the grapes as well as other fruit grown locally while we enjoyed the drive.
Though we were picked up at the train station, they were kind enough to drop our group at our hotel. Aaron sent the photos he took promptly the same evening that we were able to access through Dropbox.
Overall the tour was organized, professional and fun. We had a really great day and enjoyed touring the wine-making region in Yamanashi with this friendly and easy going husband-wife duo. We would recommend this tour if you want a unique and unexpected experience in the Mt. Fuji region.