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Whisky distilleries in Japan — 15 you can visit
日本の蒸留所
This page lists 15 whisky distilleries Japan that are open to visitors, drawn from the "Distilleries of Japan" collection in our travel app. The collection includes a range of producers, from the well-known malt houses of Yamazaki and Yoichi to smaller, craft spirit operations. These locations are spread across 11 prefectures, offering a geographic overview of Japan's distilling landscape.
The featured distilleries include the Yamazaki distillery in Osaka, the Hakushu distillery in Yamanashi, and the Yoichi distillery in Hokkaido. Other notable sites are the Fuji Gotemba distillery in Shizuoka, the Chichibu distillery in Saitama, and the Mars Komagatake distillery in Nagano. Each entry provides details for travellers interested in touring these facilities.
This curated list allows users to identify and locate distilleries across the country. It serves as a resource for planning visits to various spirit producers, including those making whisky, shōchū, and other craft spirits.
Hokkaido 北海道
Yoichi distillery
余市蒸溜所Yoichi Distillery: a whisky-lover's paradise in Hokkaido, Japan. Discover the art of Japanese distillation.
Kenten
堅展実業Kenten, Distilleries of Japan, Hokkaido: Crafting exquisite spirits amidst Hokkaido's pristine landscapes.
Miyagi 宮城
Miyagikyo distillery
宮城峡蒸溜所Nikka Whisky's Miyagikyo distillery, nestled in Miyagi, produces fine spirits amidst stunning natural beauty.
Saitama 埼玉
Chichibu distillery
秩父蒸溜所Chichibu distillery: pioneering whisky craftsmanship in Saitama, Japan.
Hanyu distillery
羽生蒸留所Hanyu distillery in Saitama, Japan, a revered name among Japan’s distilleries.
Toyama 富山
Saburomaru Distillery
三郎丸蒸留所Saburomaru Distillery, Toyama, Japan, home to distinctive Japanese spirits.
Yamanashi 山梨
Hakushu distillery
白州蒸溜所Journey to Yamanashi's Hakushu distillery, nestled in a pristine forest, for exceptional Japanese whiskies.
Nagano 長野
Karuizawa distillery
軽井沢蒸留所Karuizawa distillery, the legendary silent distillery in Nagano, Japan, is highly sought after by whisky enthusiasts.
Mars Komagatake distillery
マルス駒ヶ岳蒸溜所Mars Komagatake Distillery, nestled in the Nagano Alps, crafts exceptional Japanese whisky.
Shizuoka 静岡
Fuji Gotemba distillery
富士御殿場蒸溜所Fuji Gotemba Distillery is in Shizuoka, Japan. It is one of the Distilleries of Japan.
Shizuoka Distillery
静岡蒸溜所Shizuoka, Japan: A premier distillery producing exceptional spirits in the heart of Shizuoka.
Aichi 愛知
Chita distillery
知多蒸溜所Chita Distillery: Crafting exceptional grain whisky in Aichi, Japan.
Shiga 滋賀
Nagahama Distillery
長濱蒸溜所Nestled in Shiga, Japan, the Nagahama Distillery produces exquisite spirits amidst picturesque surroundings.
Osaka 大阪
Yamazaki distillery
山崎蒸溜所Experience the birthplace of Japanese whisky culture at Yamazaki Distillery, nestled near Kyoto.
Okayama 岡山
Tagohinke Brewery Products
多胡本家酒造場Historic Tagohinke Brewery in Okayama, Japan, offers traditional distillation.
Photo credits
- Yamazaki distillery — Motokoka — CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
- Hakushu distillery — iwaim (talk) — CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
- Yoichi distillery — 663highland — CC BY 2.5 · source
- Karuizawa distillery — Komoro no kaze — CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
- Fuji Gotemba distillery — 木林森 — CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
- Miyagikyo distillery — Tak1701d — CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
- Chichibu distillery — Ebiebi2 — CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
- Chita distillery — am — CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
- Tagohinke Brewery Products — KASEI — CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
- Kenten — Tetris L — CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
- Nagahama Distillery — 運動会プロテインパワー — CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
- Shizuoka Distillery — Keeezawa — CC0 · source
- Hanyu distillery — Keeezawa — CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
- Mars Komagatake distillery — Opqr — CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
- Saburomaru Distillery — Keeezawa — CC BY 4.0 · source
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