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Whisky · Aoi-ku, Shizuoka, Shizuoka

Shizuoka Distillery

Shizuoka Distillery (Aoi-ku, Shizuoka, Shizuoka) is a place to visit for whisky. Booking: Reservation required. Guidance in English: Available. Fee: JPY 1,100 incl. tax (20+). Under-20s free with a guardian aged 20+. Tasting is extra..

Whisky
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A craft whisky distillery in Shizuoka known for wood-fired stills. About 60 minutes of touring, then up to 60 minutes in the tasting room (tasting is paid).

Exterior of Shizuoka Distillery

Shizuoka Distillery (Aoi-ku, Shizuoka)

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

How to visit

Location
Aoi-ku, Shizuoka, Shizuoka
Address
静岡県静岡市葵区落合555番地
Booking
Reservation required
Guidance in English
Available
Fee
JPY 1,100 incl. tax (20+). Under-20s free with a guardian aged 20+. Tasting is extra.
By season
To see production, weekdays in the production season are best

Good to know

  • Booking only through the official reservation site; no phone bookings.
  • Weekdays 11:00-13:00 and 13:45-15:45; weekends/holidays 9:30-11:30, 12:20-14:20 and 15:00-17:00. Up to 12 (weekday) or 14 (weekend) guests.
  • The live guide speaks Japanese only. An English booklet (ask at reception) and a free audio guide in 10 languages including English (from August 2026) are available.
  • No alcohol is served to visitors who will be driving. The route is entirely on foot and wheelchairs cannot be used.
  • Production is paused on weekends and in summer (early Aug - late Sep); tours still run but without work in progress.

Photos

Pot stills at Shizuoka Distillery

Shizuoka Distillery (Aoi-ku, Shizuoka)

Photo: Keeezawa / CC0 ・ Photo source ・ Resized and cropped
Maturation warehouse at Shizuoka Distillery

Shizuoka Distillery (Aoi-ku, Shizuoka)

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

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to book a visit to Shizuoka Distillery?

Yes, a reservation is required.

Is guidance in English available at Shizuoka Distillery?

Yes, guidance in English is available.

How much does a visit to Shizuoka Distillery cost?

Fee: JPY 1,100 incl. tax (20+). Under-20s free with a guardian aged 20+. Tasting is extra..

When should I visit Shizuoka Distillery?

To see production, weekdays in the production season are best

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

Sources

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