How do I choose a cidery in Japan?
To choose a cidery in Japan, start with the 35 cider makers Cider Radar lists (as of 2026-10-05), then match a local style: prefecture orchards and cidre-style craft makers. Catalogue samples below are orientation only, not a ranking. Plan ahead when you visit.
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Key facts
- Live count. Cider Radar lists 35 cider makers in Japan (as of 2026-10-05).
- Style angle. Prefecture orchards and cidre-style craft makers.
- Labels / law. Japanese makers often bottle as cider or cidre; apple regions show up on maker profiles. [1]
- Why go. Aomori and other apple prefectures appear often in profiles.
Style reading: how cider is made.
Which cider makers are listed in Japan?
A–Z excerpt for orientation — not a ranking. Full hub list: 35.
- Akiu Winery
- Cidre RonRon
- Craft Instinct Japan
- Fukiware Cidrerie
- Fukugen Brewery
- HOCCA Winery
- OK,ADAM Hard Cider
- Ouse Winery
How do I plan a visit in Japan?
- Browse the Japan catalogue by prefecture rather than by a single city.
- Expect cidre spelling on some labels beside English “cider”.
- Combine orchard visits with regional food tourism.
- Note sparkling method-traditional bottles from smaller presses.
Related answers: who makes cider · how cider is made
Find it on Cider Radar
- Cider makers in Japan: 35 makers listed (as of 2026-10-05).
- Festivals · bars · shops
- Guide: browse by place · Glossary: cider
- You can order directly from the maker in Cider Radar (iOS, Android and web).
- Open the map: app.ciderradar.com · iPhone · Android
Cider, perry, calvados and pommeau are alcoholic drinks. Enjoy responsibly and follow the legal drinking age where you live.
Questions
Can I buy Japanese cider only in Japan?
Many farm shops sell locally; some export. In-app maker shops appear where offered — nothing here promises fulfilment outside listed maker pages.