Vino Terrace to Host Miyazaki Winery Study Tour with Sommelier Taku Iguro in August 2026

Announcing the "Miyazaki Winery Study Tour with Sommelier Taku Iguro 2026"!

Did you know there's a world-renowned, miraculous winery in Miyazaki, southern Kyushu? Born from the challenges and passion of producers in a climate that is typically unsuitable for grape cultivation due to high temperatures and humidity, "Tsunowine" has gained international acclaim, including being selected as one of the "100 Most Exciting Wines in the World" by the prestigious British wine magazine "Wine Report." It has become an indispensable presence in discussions about Japanese wine!

On this tour, Japan's leading sommelier, Taku Iguro, will accompany you, guiding you personally alongside the winemakers at the vineyards and winery. For dinner, we have prepared an ultra-luxurious pairing dinner, uniquely combining a course meal featuring Miyazaki's local ingredients with wines carefully selected by Sommelier Iguro ♪

This tour is limited to 20 participants, so please apply early!

Dates: August 29 (Sat) - August 30 (Sun), 2026

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~ Itinerary ~

Day 1 (August 29)

15:30 Meet at Miyazaki Airport

16:00 Check-in at Phoenix Seagaia Resort

Please relax until dinner time.

18:00 Dinner at 'GIGLI'

Enjoy an ultra-luxurious pairing dinner with wines meticulously selected by Sommelier Iguro.

21:30 Arrival at Phoenix Seagaia Resort

[Meals Day 1: Breakfast × / Lunch × / Dinner ◯]

Day 2 (August 30)

8:00 Breakfast

Please have breakfast at your leisure before departure.

9:00 Depart from Phoenix Seagaia Resort

10:10 Winery Tour & Lunch at "Tsunowine"

(Approx. 3 hours 30 minutes stay planned)

14:50 Souvenir Shopping at "AOSHIMAYA"

(Approx. 1 hour stay planned)

16:10 Arrive at Miyazaki Airport and Disband

[Meals Day 2: Breakfast ◯ / Lunch ◯ / Dinner ×]

* Departure and arrival times may vary depending on congestion on the day. * Tour schedules are subject to change or cancellation due to weather, traffic conditions, etc.

Regarding Flights

This tour includes transportation costs only from Miyazaki Airport to Miyazaki Airport. Please arrange your own transportation to and from Miyazaki Airport from your home.

For Day 1 (Arrival): Please book a flight arriving at Miyazaki Airport by 15:00. For Day 2 (Departure): Please book a flight departing from Miyazaki Airport after 17:30.

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Instructor Introduction

Taku Iguro

Recent Awards:

Winner, 9th All Japan Sommelier Championship, organized by the Japan Sommelier Association (2020)

He discovered his passion for wine at the age of 22. Inspired by the sommelier manager at the restaurant where he worked, he began studying wine, thinking it might lead to a salary increase. The following year, while preparing for the sommelier exam, he also entered the "J.S.A. Sommelier Scholarship," a gateway for young sommeliers. After failing in the preliminaries the first time and reaching the semi-finals the second time, he finally won in his third attempt, earning the coveted overseas study trip ticket. His first visit to a wine-producing region deeply moved him with the passion of the producers, solidifying his decision to make "sommelier" his lifelong profession, connecting consumers and producers.

Since then, he has participated in and won various competitions. He has visited over 10 wine-producing countries for research. Currently, he also serves as a director of the Japan Sommelier Association, actively involved in nurturing young sommeliers and improving the status of food and beverage industry professionals.

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