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Whisky · Gotemba, Shizuoka

Kirin Fuji Gotemba Distillery

Kirin Fuji Gotemba Distillery (Gotemba, Shizuoka) is a place to visit for whisky. Booking: Reservation required. Guidance in English: Check the official site. Fee: Standard tour JPY 500 incl. tax; premium tours JPY 5,000 each.

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A whisky distillery at the foot of Mt. Fuji. A standard tour of about 80 minutes (JPY 500) is joined by premium malt and grain tours.

Exterior of the Kirin Fuji Gotemba Distillery

Kirin Fuji Gotemba Distillery (Gotemba, Shizuoka)

Photo: Keeezawa / CC0 ・ Photo source ・ Resized and cropped

How to visit

Location
Gotemba, Shizuoka
Address
静岡県御殿場市柴怒田970番地
Booking
Reservation required
Guidance in English
Check the official site
Fee
Standard tour JPY 500 incl. tax; premium tours JPY 5,000 each

Good to know

  • Standard tour is about 80 minutes with two whiskies. Premium malt about 100 minutes, grain about 110 minutes, both 20+.
  • Book via the online page. Phone desk 0570-055898 (9:30-16:00).
  • Drivers cannot taste. Under-20s and pregnant or nursing visitors get soft drinks.
  • Closed Mondays (open if a holiday, then closed the next weekday), the New Year and temporary days.
  • A paid tasting corner on the 2nd floor is open to non-tour visitors; last entry 15:30.
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Building exterior at the Kirin Fuji Gotemba Distillery

Kirin Fuji Gotemba Distillery (Gotemba, Shizuoka)

Photo: Keeezawa / CC0 ・ Photo source ・ Resized and cropped
The tasting room at the Fuji Gotemba Distillery

Kirin Fuji Gotemba Distillery (Gotemba, Shizuoka)

Photo: Keeezawa / CC0 ・ Photo source ・ Resized and cropped

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to book a visit to Kirin Fuji Gotemba Distillery?

Yes, a reservation is required.

Is guidance in English available at Kirin Fuji Gotemba Distillery?

We have not confirmed whether guidance in English is available. Please check the official site.

How much does a visit to Kirin Fuji Gotemba Distillery cost?

Fee: Standard tour JPY 500 incl. tax; premium tours JPY 5,000 each.

Can I take part in a tasting if I'm driving?

The legal drinking age in Japan is 20. If you are driving you cannot taste. Use public transport or a taxi, or let someone who is not drinking drive.

Information sources

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Checked 2026-10-27

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