At Funao Winery, following the Spring Cherry Blossom Festival and Summer Festival, the autumn event “Wine and Music Festival” will be held. It’s a perfect event for the season of art and the season of good food.
True to its name, “Music Festival,” a variety of performances will take place throughout the day at the venue. There will also be tastings and sales of wines made this year, tours of the winery facilities, and food trucks serving delicious dishes and sweets, making this an event to enjoy with both your ears and your taste buds.
The information presented was current when this article was published in November 2025. Please note that it may differ from current information.
About the “Funao Winery Wine and Music Festival”
The “Funao Winery Wine and Music Festival” will be held on Sunday, November 23, 2025 (national holiday), from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The event is set to feature the following, offering a chance to enjoy autumn alongside the changing colors of the trees.
- Wines made this year from Muscat Bailey A and Pione grapes will make an early appearance
- Tours and explanations of the winery facilities
- Performances featuring flute, saxophone, and more
- Sales of curry rice, yakisoba, crepes, taiyaki, cookies, senbei, and more
- Exhibition and sale of wooden products such as plates, curry spoons, and cutting boards
- A grand prize drawing with fabulous prizes
Please see the flyer below for details.
Enjoy a wide range of music, from Japanese traditional music and classical to pop
The following three groups will perform, including flute and saxophone performances.
- Fleur: flute trio
Meaning “flower” in French, Fleur is a unit of students from Kurashiki Sakuyo University. The three close friends will delight you with their vibrant performances. - Koto Voice: koto and vocal performance
They formed the koto and vocal unit Koto Voice to share songs that accompany Japan’s four seasons and everyday life, using the koto, a traditional instrument. Its warm, gentle tones are sure to resonate. - Joie Quartet: saxophone quartet
“Joie” means “joy” in French. The group cherishes the joy of performing and of sharing a wonderful time with its audience. This is a rare opportunity to hear the sounds of various types of saxophones up close.
We’re looking forward to hearing instruments live that we don’t often get the chance to hear.
Funao Winery launches its first low-alcohol wine!
On the day of the festival, Funao Winery’s first-ever low-alcohol wine will be on sale.
It is said to be an extra-sweet wine with an alcohol content of 4%, bringing out the natural sweetness of Muscat Bailey A. It is recommended not only for those who are not fond of alcohol, but also for those interested in practicing sober curiosity.
Sober curiosity
A lifestyle in which people who can drink choose not to drink, or to drink only a small amount, for positive reasons such as maintaining their health or making better use of their time.
We spoke with manager Jogo Tetsuya about the newly launched low-alcohol wine.
Jogo (surname only)
We have received many requests from customers for non-alcoholic and low-alcohol wines, and this time we took on the development of a low-alcohol wine for the first time.
When people hear “low-alcohol,” some may have a slightly negative image, thinking, “Won’t it taste watered down?” or “It sounds like it’ll be unsatisfying, like juice...”
But that’s not the case.
With manufacturing technology having advanced remarkably, we were able to make a very high-quality low-alcohol wine that retains the rich flavor and aroma of the grapes while reducing only the alcohol content.
Regular wine generally has an alcohol content of around 12%, while many wines described as low-alcohol contain 8–10%. The product we developed this time is a proud creation that achieves a low alcohol content of just 4% while preserving the distinctive aroma and fruity flavor of Muscat Bailey A.
This easy-to-enjoy low-alcohol wine has the sweetness of strawberry candy and a subtle tartness. It is limited to 375 bottles, so we recommend buying it soon.
![2025 Muscat Bailey A Rose [Low Alcohol]](https://media.kuratoco.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/17165013/e22b25d644a9ace7eaf49d65e8956eb3.jpeg)
You can also tour the facilities and machinery actually used in winemaking on the day. Between performances, staff including the technical manager will operate the machinery and explain how it works. Tastings will also be available after the tour.
You can purchase wines you like by the glass or by the bottle.
Enjoy the winery in the season of art, good food, and new wine
We spoke with Sokai Nami, public relations representative for Funao Winery Co., Ltd., who planned the “Wine and Music Festival.”
Sokai (surname only)
Funao Winery, located on a hill, is surrounded by greenery and has beautiful views. It’s a wonderful place to visit at any time, but we planned this event, fitting for the season of art, so visitors can enjoy the winery in a way that’s unique to the new-wine season.
Every year, November 3 is the release date for Muscat Bailey A made that year and wine made from Koshu grapes (although Funao Winery does not handle Koshu). We hope you’ll enjoy this year’s wines, released from the cellar to coincide with that date, alongside wonderful music and delicious food.
We have many vendors again this year, selling delicious food and stylish wooden products. There will also be a grand prize drawing with fabulous prizes and tours of the facilities led by our winemaking staff.
We hope that not only wine lovers but people of all ages will come and enjoy the event.
From the Writer
I also tried a little of the newly launched low-alcohol wine.
I’m very sensitive to alcohol and can barely drink at all, but this wine was so smooth that after one sip I couldn’t help exclaiming, “Delicious!” It wasn’t as sweet as juice, and its gentle aroma and subtle alcoholic warmth seemed like they would pair well with any dish.
A few dozen minutes later, I was definitely feeling the effects. Even though it’s low-alcohol, it is still alcohol, so driving is strictly prohibited.
Hearing that you can enjoy delicious food and live music while feeling the autumn breeze in the winery garden, which overlooks Kurashiki, and also tour the winemaking facilities, has made me look forward to the day even more.
When I visited to speak with them, the maple leaves at the winery entrance were just beginning to change color. I’m sure they’ll welcome visitors in brilliant red on the day of the festival.
Why not come and spend a day in autumn here?
Funao Winery Wine and Music Festival details
| Name | Funao Winery Wine and Music Festival |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, November 23, 2025 10 a.m.–4 p.m. |
| Location | 611-2 Mizue, Funao, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture |
| Admission (tax included) | Free *Food and drinks are charged |
| Website | Funao Winery |
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Volume: 375 ml
Alcohol content: 4%
Price: ¥1,880 (tax included)