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Nagano Wine Summit (Nagano Wine Festa) — a 3-day weekend in Nagano

October. Nagano, Japan.

The weekend, day by day

  1. Day 1

    Arrive in Nagano

    Land at Matsumoto Airport (MMJ), settle in and walk the old town in the afternoon. Light dinner near your accommodation — save your appetite for the festival day.

  2. Day 2

    Nagano Wine Summit (Nagano Wine Festa)

    Festival day — arrive early to avoid the lunchtime crowd. Pace yourself across the tastings and break for a long lunch mid-afternoon.

  3. Day 3

    Wine country day in Nagano

    Use the third day for a single winery visit (booked ahead) and a long lunch before heading home.

Where to stay

  • Hotels in Nagano

    Live availability around the festival dates. Festival hotels book out 6+ months ahead, so check early.

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Practical

Nearest airport
Matsumoto Airport (MMJ)

Insider tip

Skip the main tasting hall and head directly to the Kikyōgahara producers—their cool-climate Pinot Noirs are gaining serious collector attention and rarely export. Time your visit for late September when autumn foliage peaks and wineries offer smaller, quieter tastings before the festival crowds arrive.

Want a longer trip than the festival weekend?

The milestone-trip planner builds a 3–10 day Nagano itinerary with accommodation, tours, and pacing options.

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