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Sake · Oyama, Tochigi

Nishibori Shuzo / Nikko Kaido Oyama Distillery

Nishibori Shuzo / Nikko Kaido Oyama Distillery (Oyama, Tochigi) is a place to visit for sake. Booking: Reservation required. Guidance in English: Check the official site. Fee: Standard tour 3,000 yen incl. tax; group course (10 or more) 1,000 yen incl. tax.

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A tour of a sake brewery founded in 1872 and the first whisky distillery in Tochigi, with tasting of 4-5 sakes and one single grain whisky.

How to visit

Location
Oyama, Tochigi
Address
栃木県小山市粟宮1452
Booking
Reservation required
Guidance in English
Check the official site
Fee
Standard tour 3,000 yen incl. tax; group course (10 or more) 1,000 yen incl. tax

Good to know

  • The standard tour takes about 90 minutes (brewery 30 min, distillery 30 min, tasting 20 min), at 10:30 and 14:00.
  • Book on the reservation page; dates not offered or fully booked are not shown. Pay at the on-site shop on the day.
  • Other courses include a tour with the sixth-generation owner for up to five people, gin distillation, whisky blending, and sake blending and pasteurization.
  • In the sake blending and pasteurization workshop, drivers may participate by smelling only.
  • Hygiene caps and shoe covers are worn during the tour.
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Frequently asked questions

Do I need to book a visit to Nishibori Shuzo / Nikko Kaido Oyama Distillery?

Yes, a reservation is required.

Is guidance in English available at Nishibori Shuzo / Nikko Kaido Oyama Distillery?

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

How much does a visit to Nishibori Shuzo / Nikko Kaido Oyama Distillery cost?

Fee: Standard tour 3,000 yen incl. tax; group course (10 or more) 1,000 yen incl. tax.

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.

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Checked 2026-10-27

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