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A winery with over 50 years of history, known for 'Tokachi Wine'.
Its official name is the 'Ikeda-cho Grape and Wine Research Institute,' and it is affectionately known as the 'Wine Castle' due to its resemblance to a medieval European castle.
In the underground aging cellar, you can find French oak barrels where wine quietly rests and numerous old vintages. The first floor has a shopping area where you can purchase Tokachi Wine and other specialty products from Ikeda-cho, and the fourth floor has a restaurant, making the Wine Castle a place full of enjoyment.
Inside the castle, there is a tour route starting from the first floor entrance, which you can explore freely from 9:00 to 17:00. On the east side of the castle, there is a wine factory where you can observe the wine bottling process.
Business Hours
・Wine Castle: 9:00 - 17:00
・Restaurant (4th floor): 10:30 - 17:00 (Last order at 16:30)
*On Saturdays only, open until 20:00 (Last order at 19:00)
・Guided Tours: Every Saturday, Sunday, and public holiday only
Morning session (11:15 - 12:30) / Afternoon session (13:30 - 14:45)
regular closing day
・Wine Castle: Year-end and New Year holidays
・Restaurant: Tuesdays, Wednesdays
*Open on public holidays, in which case it will be closed on the following weekday.
Fee
Admission: Free
Tour Fee: 2,000 JPY (Reservations required)
parking lot
Available (Free)
Location
83-4 Kiyomi, Ikeda-cho (池田町字清見83-4)
Access
・Approx. 15 minutes by car from the Tokachi Ikeda IC on the Doto Expressway
・Approx. 1 hour by bus from Obihiro Station Bus Terminal
*The information provided is current as of April 2026.
*Please note that the information is subject to change. For details, please check the official website or other sources.
