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Whisky · Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi

Nikka Whisky Miyagikyo Distillery

Nikka Whisky Miyagikyo Distillery (Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi) is a place to visit for whisky. Booking: Reservation required. Guidance in English: Check the official site. Fee: Guided tour free (tasting bar and seminars are paid).

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A distillery in a gorge west of Sendai. The free guided tour is by reservation and includes tasting; a paid tasting bar is also open.

The grounds of the Miyagikyo Distillery

Nikka Whisky Miyagikyo Distillery (Aoba, Sendai, Miyagi)

Photo: くろふね / CC BY-SA 4.0 ・ Photo source ・ Resized and cropped

How to visit

Location
Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi
Address
宮城県仙台市青葉区ニッカ1
Booking
Reservation required
Guidance in English
Check the official site
Fee
Guided tour free (tasting bar and seminars are paid)

Good to know

  • The guided tour needs a reservation; the last general tour is at 14:30.
  • Without a booking you can use the Visitor Center, tasting bar, shop and storage area, but not the outdoor production area, and there is no staff guidance.
  • Parties of 10 or more must book by the day before.
  • Visitor Center 9:00-16:00. Closed Dec 1-2, 2026 and Dec 23, 2026 - Jan 31, 2027; only a temporary shop opens Dec 3-22.
  • Tour length and the driver tasting policy are not stated. An English visit page exists.
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A view of the Miyagikyo Distillery

Nikka Whisky Miyagikyo Distillery (Aoba, Sendai, Miyagi)

Photo: Tak1701d / CC BY-SA 3.0 ・ Photo source ・ Resized and cropped

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to book a visit to Nikka Whisky Miyagikyo Distillery?

Yes, a reservation is required.

Is guidance in English available at Nikka Whisky Miyagikyo Distillery?

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

How much does a visit to Nikka Whisky Miyagikyo Distillery cost?

Fee: Guided tour free (tasting bar and seminars are paid).

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

Information checked against official sources, such as the facility's website.

Checked 2026-10-27

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