Shine Muscat

Product Features

Shine Muscat is a seedless grape that can be eaten with its skin.
Each grape is large, with a crisp skin and firm flesh that gives a satisfying bite.
It has a strong sweetness and a refined aroma.

It was developed by crossing two varieties: Akitsu No. 21 and Hakunan, and officially registered as a new variety in 2006.
Thanks to its ease of eating and strong sweetness with low bitterness, it's very popular among all age groups and is also a popular gift item.

Shine Muscat from Okayama
Okayama is known for its long hours of sunshine and mild climate along the Seto Inland Sea, making it an ideal area for growing fruits.
The region uses advanced cultivation techniques, including precise temperature control, even managing by 1°C, to support the growth of the grapes and trees.

This heated cultivation allows for long shipping periods, mainly from June to November in the southern areas.
In northern areas, farmers use natural temperature differences for outdoor growing, with shipping mainly from September to November.

Shine Muscat from Yamanashi
Yamanashi’s Shine Muscat is in season from late August to late September.
The region has the longest sunshine hours in Japan, with big temperature differences between day and night and little rainfall—conditions perfect for producing sweet and flavorful grapes.

Surrounded by mountains, Yamanashi also benefits from good water and rich soil, helping it grow many high-quality fruits.
Because of this, it’s often called “The Fruit Kingdom” of Japan.

Shine Muscat from Nagano
While Shine Muscat production usually decreases after late October, the northern part of Nagano still harvests outdoor-grown grapes even into November, making it like a “second season.”

This area is located where the Chikuma and Sai Rivers join to form the Shinano River, creating fertile plains.
The fan-shaped slopes have excellent sunlight and drainage, and with less rainfall and big temperature swings between day and night, grapes develop high sugar content and a rich flavor.

Nagano has long been known for fruit farming, and the region is also active in spreading new grape varieties and improving farming techniques.
In particular, JA Nagano focuses more on taste quality than just the size of the grapes.