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We want to make Japan one of the world's great wine regions, and also have Japanese wine known and loved by people all over the world. To bring this dream to life, Château Mercian committed to growing its own high-quality grapes. Our search for a large area of land eventually brought us to the Jinba plateau in the Mariko area of Ueda City, Nagano Prefecture. Support from Ueda City and the local community allowed us to open the Mariko Vineyard in 2003. It grew and developed to the point where the vines were producing grapes responsible for internationally acclaimed wines, leading to the opening of the Château Mercian Mariko Winery in September 2019.
The vineyard was named “Mariko Vineyard” based on the history telling that this area was territory of Mariko no Miko, son of Kinmei Emperor in the late 6th century.
Grapes brought to the reception area are gravity fed through rails on the ceiling into tanks. Each tank in the Mariko Winery contains a different grape variety, further subdivided by area and method of cultivation to bring out the distinctive characteristics of the area.
Two barrel rooms at different temperatures ensure perfect maturation for all wines.
A large window lets you look over the winemaking area and cellar. The hall is decorated with Japanese-style paintings illustrating the philosophy of Château Mercian, using symbols created from the icons of our three wineries.
The counter serves 10 varieties of wine by the glass, with a variety of snacks made from local ingredients. Take your time and savour our wines while admiring the vineyard below and the view of Mount Asama in the distance.
Choose from our selection of 30 varieties of wine, or take home some of our exclusive branded goods.
Take in the views of Mount Tateshina and Mount Asama from our terrace, made welcoming by the longstalk holly tree chosen to symbolise the Mariko Winery.
Around eight varieties of grape are grown here by the vertical shoot positioning method, including Merlot, Chardonnay, Syrah and Sauvignon Blanc. The winery is surrounded by vineyards, making the scenery on approach a wonderful vista of growing vines.
*Please do not touch the vines or grapes.
The park is located on the top of a hill overlooking the Mariko Winery. Big cherry tree is the landmark. You can enjoy a wonderful view. Including the winery and vineyard on the shady bench under the tree.
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10 minutes from the Tobu-Yunomaru junction
on the Joshin-Etsu Expressway
10 minutes by taxi from Oya Station on the Shinano Railway
25 minutes by taxi from JR Ueda Station
Click here for bus timetable (PDF)
*Taxis may not be stationed at Shinano Railway Oya Station, so advance booking is recommended.