Grow to Door
Our Story
Shoji-Nouen is a long-established grape farm located in Yamanashi, Japan, home of the best grapes in the world, nicknamed the “Kingdom of Fruit” and for good reason.
Here at Shoji-Nouen, we produce high-quality grapes such as Shine Muscat, Kyoho, My Heart, and Black King.
After over 50 years of growing these fine grapes, our family has decided to make an online presence, offering the opportunity for future consumers to experience the taste they deserve, grown right here at our farm and sent directly to your home or business, like our slogan states, “Grow to Door”.
Types of Grapes
We Offer
Shine Muscat
Crisp · Floral · Seedless · Edible Skin
Since its introduction in 2006, Shine Muscat has become one of the most sought-after grape types, not only in Japan but also in overseas markets.
Here at Shoji-Nouen, Shine Muscat saplings were obtained at an early stage from JA Fruit Yamanashi, an agricultural cooperative also located in Yamanashi prefecture.
For this reason amongst others, this makes our seedlings very pure, which in return enables us to produce very large, seedless, and tasteful Shine Muscat, unlike many others in the marketplace.
Kyoho
Rich · Juicy · Intensely Sweet
Kyoho, also known as the “King of Grapes”, is a specialty of Makioka (Yamanashi City) where Shoji-Nouen is located. During the summer in Makioka, the temperature rises during the day and falls drastically at night. This temperature difference gives the Kyoho sweetness and the strong sunlight makes the Kyoho darker.
For over 50 years our family has produced delicious Kyoho, and because of gained experience and knowledge passed down from previous generations, we’ve been able to produce “seedless” Kyoho for the past 30 years. Although this is more of a time-consuming process than having seeds, it makes for a more enjoyable fruit.
My Heart
Rare · Heart-Shaped · Limited Harvest
My Heart is a rare and distinctive grape variety that remains relatively unknown outside of Japan—and even to many here in Yamanashi. Born in Yamanashi Prefecture, it is a unique cross between Wink × Shine Muscat.
True to its name, My Heart develops a beautiful, naturally heart-shaped berry with a vibrant reddish-purple color. Sweet, juicy, seedless, and pleasantly crisp, it can be enjoyed whole with the skin on.
Our family at Shoji-Nouen has been growing My Heart for over seven years, carefully cultivating this exceptional variety season after season. Because of its rarity and limited harvest, My Heart is available only in very limited quantities, making each bunch something truly special.