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    Whisky distillery tour

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    Suntory Yamazaki Distillery

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    Suntory Hakushu Distillery

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    Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery

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    Nikka Whisky Miyagikyo Distillery

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    Tasting

Experience the depth of Japanese whiskey in Yamazaki, Hakushu, Yoichi, Miyagikyo, and Chichibu

Japanese whiskey continues to gain worldwide acclaim. There are many unique distilleries across Japan, including the famous Suntory Yamazaki Distillery (Osaka), known as the holy land of whiskey, the Hakushu Distillery (Yamanashi) surrounded by forest, the Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery (Hokkaido) with its scent of sea breeze, the Miyagikyo Distillery (Sendai) nurtured by the clear streams of the City of Forests, and the Chichibu Distillery (Saitama) which is attracting attention from around the world as a craft distillery.

During a distillery tour,

• Malt processing
• Fermentation and preparation
• Pot still distillation
• Visit the barrel aging warehouse
• The process by which whiskey develops its color, aroma, and flavor

With your guide's detailed explanations, you can learn about the story of how a single bottle of whiskey is created.

After the tour, you can enjoy a tasting session, including whiskeys exclusive to the distillery. You'll get a real feel for the "depth of Japanese whiskey," which changes depending on the casks and aging period, with smoky, fruity, spicy, and vanilla notes.

At some distilleries,

• Tasting of different ages
• TSingle cask experience
• THighball workshop
• TSpecial tasting in the barrel room

More in-depth programs such as these are also popular.

Enjoy a special journey where you can experience Japan's world-renowned whisky culture, born from Japan's natural environment and artisanal skills.