Overview
Trellised vineyards covering the slopes, where Japanese winemaking began; Meiji brick cellars still stand.
About this place
Katsunuma (勝沼町, Katsunuma-chō) was a town in Higashiyamanashi District, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 9,271 and a density of 255.82 persons per km2. The total area was 36.24 km2. On November 1, 2005, Katsunuma, the city of Enzan, and the village of Yamato (also from Higashiyamanashi District), were merged to create the city of Kōshū. Katsunuma is also popular for white wines.
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Founded / opened:1180 (traditional) Highlights / collection:Vineyards trained on pergolas, Brick wine cellar Genre:Outdoor art and land art, Architecture
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