Hello, everyone! 😀
This is Yuzu, your Sarukuma writer 🌻

Today, I’m excited to introduce you to
Kikuka Winery,
located in Sagara, Kikuka-machi, Yamaga City, Kumamoto Prefecture.

“Wait, isn’t a winery just for adults?”

That might be your first thought, but believe it or not,
this is a spot kids can enjoy too! ☆

So let’s head inside — GO! GO!!!

First up is the WINERY SPACE.

The shelves here are lined with bottles of locally produced wine,
including the famous Kikuka Wine 🍷
and visitors were buying plenty to take home 🍾

Next is the SHOP, packed with products made right here in Yamaga 😋

You’ll find unique items like edible amazake (sweet rice drink), yuzu-kosho (yuzu pepper paste), and even smoked cheese 😍

The yuzu-kosho comes in three heat levels.
As a spice lover, I went straight for the hottest one 🤩

They also offer homemade jams 💕

The flavors here include tomato, mulberry, pear, and plum — mulberry jam is especially rare!

I’m really curious how it tastes 😁

And here’s something parents will love — there’s a nursing room 😀
Not every place provides one, so this is a really thoughtful touch 💕

But the real surprise?
A wide, beautifully manicured lawn for kids to run wild on!

I came here for the wine and was completely caught off guard.

I had no idea there was such a relaxing space to spend the afternoon!

Even better, you don’t need to bring your own toys — outdoor play equipment is provided free of charge 😄

As you can see, tents are set up with chairs ready to go,
so parents can keep an eye on the kids while relaxing.
Grab some bread sold on-site
(unfortunately it had sold out by the time we arrived)
and simply enjoy the moment in your own way.

There were even hammocks 😃

For anyone who enjoys a glass of wine, this welcoming sign was a delight 😆

Sipping wine outdoors under a clear autumn sky — pure bliss.

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This is a Kikuka Winery exclusive made with locally grown chestnuts 😋

Dual Nut Tart — 1,620 yen

Right now, Yamaga City is hosting the
Kumamoto Yamaga Waguri (Japanese Chestnut) Sweets Fair 😁

Yamaga is the No. 1 chestnut producer in western Japan 🤩

They also serve gelato 😍

Unique flavors include amazake, carrot & lemon, and spicy chai,
plus, of course, Yamaga’s signature chestnut flavor 👍

The chestnut gelato had already sold out — proof of just how popular it is 🌰

And finally, here’s the wine flight I picked up at the wine tasting corner 🍷

For just 100 yen per cup, you can sample a variety of wines and find your favorite 😀
The roasted chestnut you see in the photo? I picked that up at another shop ❤️

What a wonderful way to spend a perfect autumn day 🤩
I highly recommend stopping by yourself! 👌

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※Information accurate as of the time of reporting. Prices and hours are subject to change. Please confirm before visiting.