[Hokkaido｜Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery] Follow the guide and enter the soul base of Japanese whisky!

When you come to Yoichi, Hokkaido, how can you miss the legendary distillery "Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery"? This is the first distillery personally selected and established by Mr. Masataka Taketsuru, the father of Japanese whiskey. It is also an important starting point for the development of Japanese whiskey. As long as you make an appointment in advance, you can take part in a completely free guided tour and try three types of whiskey. This is a pilgrimage site for wine lovers! 🥃 Guided tour experience: From history to the wine-making site The entire tour takes about 30 minutes and is led by a professional tour guide who will introduce the water source, climate and traditional processes of Yu City while visiting the century-old buildings. What’s special is that the traditional method of “direct coal distillation” is still maintained, showing the unique heavy peat aroma and smoky feeling of Yoichi whisky. You can see the actual equipment in operation on site and feel the rigor and craftsmanship of the whisky-making process. The park is full of greenery and European-style buildings, making it a paradise for photography enthusiasts. The memorial hall of Mr. and Mrs. Taketsuru is also worth a careful visit. Tasting time: 3 whiskies in one go! After the tour, you will be taken to the tasting area, where three free glasses of wine and whiskey will be provided, namely: 🍷Nikka Apple Wine (fruity, sweet and sour) 🍷Yoichi Single Malt (obvious smoky feeling, heavy style) 🍷Super Nikka (classic entry-level model, balanced and rounded) Each one has a different style, and you can clearly feel the flavor characteristics brought by the terroir and production methods of "Yoichi". Even if you don't drink whiskey often, you will find it fresh and interesting. There are also limited edition products and small packages for sale next to the tasting area, which are perfect for giving as gifts or for personal collection. 📍 Nikka Yoichi Distillery Tour Information ・Address: 7-6 Kurokawa-cho, Yoichi-cho, Yoichi-gun, Hokkaido ・Transportation: Take the train from Otaru to Yoichi Station and walk for about 2 minutes ・Reservation method: You can make a free tour reservation through the official website (advance reservation is recommended) ・Language: Japanese guide, multilingual brochures available ・Age limit: Minors are not allowed to participate in the tasting, but can enter the venue for viewing ✨ Whether you are a whiskey fan or not, you will be impressed by the craftsmanship and historical atmosphere here. Witness every detail from raw materials to distillation, and then sip three glasses of different flavors. This tour of the Yoichi Distillery is not only about gaining knowledge, but also a deep journey of taste and emotion. #Hokkaido Attractions #Yoichi #NikkaWhiskey #DistilleryGuide #JapaneseDistilleryVisit #WhiskeyTasting #JapanTravel #NikkaYoichiDistillery #AprilGoodDestinations2025