Minami Alps City, Yamanashi Prefecture, is a city surrounded by vast nature, located on the west side of Yamanashi Prefecture, at the foot of the Southern Alps. It has an inland climate typical of a basin, with harsh winters and hot summers, allowing visitors to enjoy the changing scenery of each season. Taking advantage of the temperature difference between winter and summer, fruit cultivation is also thriving. Specialties include grapes, peaches, and other fruits, as well as wine. In addition to grape wine, Alps City's unique kiwi fruit wine is a popular souvenir with its smooth taste. The naturally rich Minami Alps City is a great place to enjoy mountain climbing and autumn leaves, attracting many climbers and tourists every year.