Japan Heritage: A Cultural Property Preserving the History of Authentic Japanese Wine

Spot: Ushiku Chateau Address: 3-20-1 Chuo, Ushiku City, Ibaraki Prefecture Hours: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Holidays: Open year-round (except during New Year's holidays and facility inspection days) Access: By car → 280 parking spaces available, 100 yen/60 minutes, maximum 300 yen per day on weekdays only Access: By train → 8-minute walk from the East Exit (Chateau Exit) of Ushiku Station on the JR Joban Line Highlights: ● Japan's first authentic winery with historical value dating back to the Meiji era ● Recognized as a Modern Industrial Heritage Site in 2007 ● Designated as an Important Cultural Property by the government in 2008 ● Recognized as Japan Heritage in 2020 ● Experience the winemaking process of the time at the Denbei Kamiya Memorial Museum ● Enjoy a special time at the restaurant, which is a renovated brick wine cellar designated as an Important Cultural Property ● Purchase souvenirs and enjoy wine and local specialties at the shop ● BBQ is also available!