The Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery (ニッカウヰスキー余市蒸留所) is a popular whisky distillery located in Yoichi, a small town in Hokkaido, Japan. The distillery was founded by Masataka Taketsuru, who is considered the father of Japanese whisky, in 1934.
The Yoichi Distillery produces a variety of single malt whiskies, including Yoichi, Miyagikyo, and Taketsuru, which are highly regarded by whisky enthusiasts around the world. The distillery uses traditional Scottish methods for whisky production, including direct coal-fired distillation, which gives its whiskies a distinctive smoky flavor.
Visitors to the Yoichi Distillery can take a guided tour of the facilities, which includes a visit to the distillery’s historic pot stills and maturation warehouses. There is also a museum on site that showcases the history and culture of Japanese whisky.
In addition to the tours, visitors can also sample Nikka whiskies at the distillery’s tasting room, and purchase limited edition and exclusive bottles of Nikka whisky at the on-site gift shop. The Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery is a must-visit destination for whisky lovers and those interested in the history and culture of Japanese whisky.
Getting there
From Otaru Station to Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery
| Train | Otaru Station ↓ Hakodate Line ↓ 24 minutes (3 stops) Yoichi Station ↓ Walk about 3 minutes ↓ Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery (Cost 440 yen) |
From Sapporo Station to Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery
| Train | Sapporo Station ↓ Rapid Airport ↓ 34 minutes (6 stops) Otaru Station ↓ Hakodate Line ↓ 24 minutes (3 stops) Yoichi Station ↓ Walk about 3 minutes ↓ Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery (Cost 2,030 yen) |
Details
| Hours | 9:15 AM – 3:30 PM |
| Admission | Free |
| Phone | +81 135-23-3131 |
| Address | 〒046-0003 Hokkaido, Yoichi District, Yoichi, Kurokawacho, 7 Chome−６ |
| Official Website | https://www.nikka.com/eng/ |