Banshū Winery

Banshū Winery is a museum in Inami that preserves the history of wine production in Japan. It displays artifacts from the original facility, including glass bottles, ceramic fragments, and structural remains from the 19th century production site.

The winery was founded in 1880 during the Meiji period and introduced European grape varieties and winemaking methods to Japan. It marked a turning point in how the nation approached industrial production and Western techniques.

The museum shows how Western winemaking became part of Japan's journey toward new industries and modern practices. Visitors can see the moment when European techniques arrived and changed what local producers could do.

The museum sits near Tsuchiyama Station, making it easy to reach by train. Exhibitions are clearly laid out so you can walk through the archaeological finds and understand the original facility's layout without difficulty.

The museum keeps an unopened wine bottle from the original production period, offering a rare look at how early Japanese producers actually made and sealed their wine. The bottle provides tangible evidence of their packaging and labeling practices from that era.