Nikka Whisky Hokkaido Factory Yoichi Distillery

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The first Nikka Whisky distillery built in 1934 by Masataka Taketsuru who after visiting Scotland became the first Japanese person to master the whisky manufacturing process. Here you can come and see for yourself the whole distillery process. Inside the distillery you can find many things of interest such as displays on the history of whisky and its manufacturing process, a whisky museum where you can sample some whisky for yourself, and you can also see the former residence of Masataka Taketsuru which was originally in Yamada Town in the suburbs of Yoichi Town but dismantled and rebuilt here in the distillery. There are nine buildings on the distillery premises which have been designated as tangible cultural assets of Japan such as the distillation building and the first whisky storehouse.

Spot details

Nikka Whisky Hokkaido Factory Yoichi Distillery

Address: Hokkaido Yoichigunyoichichou Kurokawachou 7-6 Map
Area: Shakotan / Yoichi Area
Phone: 0135233131
Hours: [Shop/Museum] 9:15-16:15 (Last entry 15:30)
[Restaurant] 10:00-15:20 (LO)
[Guided tour (admission required by reservation)] 9:00-12:00/13:00-15:00 (held every 30 minutes at 00:00)
Closed: New Year's Holiday(12/23-1/7)
Fees: [Admission fee]Free
Parking Lot: Available
Credit Card: Available(VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, UnionPay)
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available (Available only at location)
English Menu: Available
Note: Temporary closure:Currently closed (information as of July 6, 2020)
*Information may be changed, so please be sure to check the official information.
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes (Visit/admission may be canceled in bad weather. Please be sure to bring rain gear)
Average budget: [Lunch] 1,001-3,000yen
Estimated stay time: 60-120 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

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Review

The Highlands of Japan

Reviewed : 2022.11.13

As a fan of the products and being in the neighborhood, I went for a visit to this complex. I was unable to book a tour of the facility, which I understand are only conducted in Japanese, but did...
Nice day out in Yoichi

Reviewed : 2022.10.23

The distillery was very nice to visit with the old buildings, gardens and visitor centres. If you’re in the area is well worth a visit. You can plant to have lunch at the restaurant on the...
Reopen and lots of fun!

Reviewed : 2021.10.03

The tour is free (currently must be reserved in advance due to COVID) and the tasting is great (also free). The gift shop includes bottles of the signature whisky, as well as limited edition bottles...