[Yamanashi/Isawa Onsen] Hotel Koshien and surrounding wineries
Isawa Onsen is about an hour and a half away from Shinjuku Station on the Kaiji Express.
The area around the station is home to many wineries typical of Yamanashi,
making it a recommended hot spring for alcohol lovers, as it's within walking distance.
*Mikutei no Yado Hotel Koshien*
This lovely inn features a large pond in the courtyard.
There are private baths available for a fee, and three types of stone spa and hot stone baths are available for reservation after check-in.
While there are set times, multiple reservations are possible.
We made several reservations, making our stay quite hectic (?).
I recommend the Togen Spa. Placing warm stones on your body warms you to the core.
After working up a sweat in the stone spa, we had a delicious dinner and a good night's sleep. Waking up to an early morning sauna and enjoying breakfast was a very healthy experience, and I was very satisfied.
If you plan on enjoying the hot stone baths and saunas, I recommend allowing yourself plenty of time.
Location: 977-7 Ichibe, Isawa-cho, Fuefuki City, Yamanashi Prefecture
17-minute walk from Isawa Onsen Station
Price: Approximately ¥80,000 for one night, two meals, and a room with an open-air bath for two people
*Winery 1: Monde Sake Brewery*
A winery where you'll be greeted by large wine barrels.
There are many free tastings, but you can also sample rare aged wines for a fee.
I loved this winery so much that I went back two days in a row and ended up buying some souvenirs.
They left some grape vines for guests to take, and the ones I managed to bring home are now thriving at home!!
Location: 476 Ichibe, Isawa-cho, Fuefuki City, Yamanashi Prefecture
About a 10-minute walk from Isawa Onsen Station
Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
*Winery 2: Mars Wine*
There's also a factory here, and many groups visit.
This winery also offers several free tastings.
It's close to the station, so it was quite crowded.
We were among many others walking from Mars Wine to Monde Brewery.
Location: 126 Yamazaki, Isawa-cho, Fuefuki City, Yamanashi Prefecture
About a 10-minute walk from Isawa Onsen Station
Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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