With thousands of years of history
Archeological evidence suggests humans began growing grapes as early as 6500 B.C. during the Neolithic era. By 4000 B.C., grape growing extended from Transcaucasia to Asia Minor and through the Nile Delta of Egypt.
The grapes we grow
Continue to evolve
Shimura Grape Research Institute is a research institute specializing in grape cultivation development, established by the director, Tomio Shimura. Working with grapes on a daily basis, Shimura has repeatedly improved varieties, producing many famous grapes for eating and for wine.
About hybridization and new variety development
With our extensive knowledge of grape growing and wine making, we are able to develop varieties that only Shimura Grape Research Institute can realize.
Popular Grapes
This is a popular variety of grape developed at our institute.
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Notice

We are now accepting reservations for peaches and greenhouse grapes for 2024!
30, May 2024
Thank you for your continued patronage of Shimura Grape Laboratory. We apologize for the long wait. Today, we started accepting reservations for Shimura Grape Laboratory's " Peaches " for 2024. Please enjoy the delicious peaches that have been grown in plenty of sunlight! And this year, we will also be selling house grapes online. We have also started accepting reservations for these starting today. Although we only have a very small amount available, this is your chance to eat grapes a little early! Please take this opportunity to buy them! Reservations for Shimura Grape Laboratory's original variety of grapes for eating [outdoor] will begin at 7:00 p.m. on July 1, 2024, as usual. All of our employees are working hard to bring you delicious peaches and grapes. We hope you will continue to support Shimura Grape Laboratory. *Please check the respective product pages for the shipping dates of peaches and greenhouse grapes. *Due to the nature of agricultural products, we may not be able to deliver your order due to weather or other reasons. We appreciate your understanding in advance.

Grape Shop Kokoro Early Summer Holiday Notice
30, May 2024
Thank you for your continued patronage of Shimura Grape Research Institute. Grape Shop Kokoro will be closed in early summer in 2024 to focus on growing peaches and grapes. The early summer holidays are scheduled to run from May 20th to late June . We will announce the date of reopening on Instagram. We will continue to sell our products at the home games of Ventforet Kofu as usual. We apologize for the late announcement on our official website. We will continue to do our best to deliver delicious peaches and grapes to everyone this season. We apologize for the inconvenience, and thank you for your continued support.

2023 Grape Reservations
30, May 2024
Reservations for 2023 grapes will be accepted on our online shop from 7:00 p.m. on July 1st as scheduled. We are very sorry that many customers were unable to ship their products last year due to bad weather. This year, we are working hard to ensure that we can send out good products in good weather. We are very sorry, but this year too, we may not be able to ship your order even if you make a reservation on the online shop. Thank you for your understanding. Also, sales at Grape Shop Kokoro will be given top priority, so please come and visit us if you have time. We look forward to seeing you.

Reservations for 2023 peaches begin in May
30, May 2024
Peaches made with great care in 2023. From the Grape Research Institute So that we can deliver it to you This year too, we will continue to work hard to create it. Shipping will start from early to late July. We will ship it out.
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The latest information on grapes and seedlings is posted on our official Instagram.
