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Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery
ニッカウヰスキー余市蒸溜所Hokkaido
Japan's first Nikka Whisky distillery, founded in 1934 by Masataka Taketsuru at the base of the Shakotan Peninsula, still using traditional direct coal-fired pot stills; the stone warehouses and museum are open for self-guided and reserved tours.
- Crowd level
- Moderate
- Rating
- 4.5· 4,165 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily 9:15 AM – 3:30 PM
- Admission
- Self-guided grounds and museum are free; the guided tasting tour is free but requires advance online reservation.
- Nearest station
- Yoichi Station
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Today
9:15–15:30FreeStored weekly hours
Daily 9:15 AM – 3:30 PM
How to get there
3-minute walk from JR Yoichi Station on the Hakodate Main Line, about 90 minutes from Sapporo Station by train.
Tags
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