St.Cousair Hill is a picturesque destination in Iizuna Town, northern Nagano Prefecture, where visitors can enjoy wine, local food, and beautiful countryside scenery.
Set on a hill with sweeping views of the surrounding landscape, the site brings together the St.Cousair flagship store, a winery, a restaurant, a chapel, and vineyards. The peaceful setting, reminiscent of the French countryside, offers a relaxing escape from the bustle of everyday life.
The vineyards mainly grow Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet, and Pinot Noir. Grapes cultivated in the company’s own vineyards are used to produce St.Cousair wines, allowing visitors to experience the connection between the land, the vineyards, and the finished wine.
Guided tours are also available, offering an opportunity to explore both the vineyards and the interior of the winery. Visitors can learn more about how grapes grown in the surrounding hills are transformed into wine.
The winery restaurant offers dishes prepared with locally sourced ingredients while overlooking the vineyards and peaceful countryside.
The combination of regional food, locally produced wine, and expansive views creates a relaxed dining experience that captures the atmosphere of the Nagano countryside.
The shop offers a wide selection of products, including St.Cousair wines and ciders made on the hill, jams, and pasta sauces.
It also features a carefully selected collection of delicious foods from different parts of Japan, bringing together distinctive products from both Japanese and Western food traditions.
Visitors can also enjoy wine tasting inside the shop, including wines produced at the adjacent winery. It is a convenient way to discover the character of St.Cousair’s wines before choosing a bottle to enjoy during your trip or take home as a souvenir.
With its vineyards, winery, restaurant, shop, and beautiful hilltop setting, St.Cousair Hill offers more than a simple wine-tasting experience.
The peaceful landscape of vineyards and farmland, combined with locally produced food and wine, creates a distinctly European atmosphere while remaining deeply connected to the natural environment of Nagano.
For travelers interested in wine, regional cuisine, rural scenery, and Japanese food culture, St.Cousair Hill is a memorable destination in northern Nagano.
20 minute ride from Nagano Station to Mure Station on the Shinano Railway. 5 minute cab ride from Mure Station.