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Whisky · Yoichi, Hokkaido

Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery

Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery (Yoichi, Hokkaido) is a place to visit for whisky. Booking: Reservation required. Guidance in English: Not available. Fee: Guided tour free (tasting included).

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A distillery in Yoichi, Hokkaido. The free guided tour (with tasting) is by reservation and in Japanese only.

A worker adding coal to the fire under a pot still

The still house at Yoichi, where the stills are fired directly with coal

Photo: さかおり / CC BY-SA 4.0 ・ Photo source ・ Resized and cropped

How to visit

Location
Yoichi, Hokkaido
Address
北海道余市郡余市町黒川町7-6
Booking
Reservation required
Guidance in English
Not available
Fee
Guided tour free (tasting included)

Good to know

  • Booking opens 4 weeks ahead. You can change or cancel online until noon the day before.
  • The guided tour is in Japanese only.
  • Closed 23 December–7 January and 11 June.
  • The museum, tasting bar, shop and restaurant need no reservation.
  • Groups made up only of people under 20 cannot join. Drivers cannot taste.
  • The FAQ page may be temporarily unavailable. The details are as of the checked date.
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Entrance of the stone-built visitor center

Visitor center at the Yoichi distillery

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The stone still house with its red tower

The still house at the Yoichi distillery

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Whisky casks stacked in a warehouse

Warehouse No. 1 at the Yoichi distillery

Photo: さかおり / CC BY-SA 4.0 ・ Photo source ・ Resized and cropped

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, a reservation is required.

Is guidance in English available at Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery?

No, guidance in English is not available.

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

Fee: Guided tour free (tasting included).

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 2026-10-26

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