The Minou mountain range sits between Kurume City (Fukuoka Prefecture) and the border of Oita Prefecture as if a dark green folding screen. At the quiet foothill where the air is clear, what you can find is "Kyoho Winery", which produce wine (from brewing to bottling) made from its own grapes. At the end of the green path of the "Wine Forest", you will be greeted by an elegant winery with white walls and a spectacular view! It feels like traveling abroad even though you are still in Japan♪ It is definitely a great place to relax and spend your free time slowly, as there are not only a winery, but also a vineyard, cellar, wine shop as well as a stylish restaurant ― "HEURIGE".

The meticulously produced fine wine contains 100% of Kyoho grapes as it is the local specialty. Using a generous amount of Kyoho grapes which are usually eaten raw, the wine has a refreshing taste like Japanese sake and goes well with Japanese food
washoku too! Besides Kyoho wine, there is a wide variety of fruit wine available: Amaou strawberry, blueberry, Amanatsu (orange citrus hybrid fruit), persimmon, etc. Come and try them♪

In addition to the signature "Kyoho Wine", "MINOU" also offers wine varieties made from other seasonal fruits, such as the most popular blueberry wine. There are also plenty of sweets and local specialties that you won't want to miss!