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Villa d’Est Garden Farm and Winery
A winery and restaurant owned by Toyoo Tamamura, acclaimed for its original wines crafted to reflect the unique terroir of Tomi.
A winery farm and restaurant owned by essayist and painter Toyoo Tamamura. On the south-facing slopes at an altitude of 850 meters with views of the Northern Alps, vineyards spread across the land, cultivating grapes such as Merlot and Chardonnay for winemaking. Wines produced here, crafted to reflect the terroir of Tomi, have won numerous awards at competitions and are highly regarded both in Japan and abroad. In addition to paid, reservation-only winery tours, several QR codes placed around the grounds allow visitors to enjoy a self-guided tour at their own pace.
Within the estate is a winery café, offering seasonal menus made with vegetables and herbs from the garden, along with produce sourced from local farmers. Guests can also enjoy paid wine tastings here.
The winery shop carries original wines, juices, and exclusive products such as tableware and goods featuring Tamamura’s artwork. In the café’s basement, there is also a gallery displaying Tamamura’s paintings—another highlight to explore during your visit.
Highlights
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A winery farm and restaurant owned by essayist and painter Toyoo Tamamura.
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Original wines crafted from the terroir of Tomi are highly acclaimed both in Japan and abroad.
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At the on-site winery café, you can enjoy seasonal dishes made with vegetables grown on the estate, paired with wine.
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The shop offers not only wine but also a wide range of original goods, including tableware and items featuring Tamamura’s artwork.
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Vineyards stretch across the estate—Tomi is known as an ideal region for wine grape cultivation.
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Wines are crafted using traditional French oak barrels along with winemaking equipment from Italy and the U.S.
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A beautiful farm garden spreads across the grounds, open for visitors to stroll freely.
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At the Villa d’Est Café, guests can enjoy meals while overlooking the vineyards.
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The café serves dishes prepared with plenty of fresh vegetables, paired perfectly with the estate’s signature wines.
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In the shop, you can also purchase tableware and other items decorated with Toyoo Tamamura’s charming illustrations.
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Can you provide services in foreign languages? (If so, please also inform us of the supported languages)
We serve in English and Chinese.
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Is free WiFi available in the facility?
Not available.
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Are coin lockers available?
Not available.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- ヴィラデストガーデンファームアンドワイナリー
- Postal Code
- 389-0505
- Address
- 6027 Kano, Tomi City, Nagano
- Telephone
- 0268-63-7373
- Closed
- Open year-round (Café closed on Wednesdays; winter closure from late December to March)
- Business Hours
- 10:00am - 5:00pm * Check the official website for more details.
- Admission
- Free
- Access
- 10 minutes by taxi from Shinano Railway Tanaka Station or Oya Station
- Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Official Website
- Official Website (Japanese)