Explore Japanese Whisky
Suntory Yamazaki Distillery Tour
1
Day
Discover the Rich History and Craftsmanship of Japanese Whisky at Suntory Yamazaki Distillery.
Go behind closed doors and discover the site where Single Malt Whisky Yamazaki is produced. Experience its unique aroma and temperature, which you cannot feel anywhere else, with all your five senses.
Enjoy tasting Single Malt Whisky Yamazaki, Component Whiskies, and Yamazaki Highball.
Itinerary
Suntory Yamazaki Distillery
Meet Amnet representative at the Suntory Yamazaki Distillery Visitor’s reception by 9:30am. *The door opens at 10:00am.
With staff guidance, visit the whisky production area and enjoy tasting of the Yamazaki component whiskies.
Introducing the flow of the manufacturing process
The staff will explain the malt whisky manufacturing process using videos and whisky ingredients.Visit the whisky production area (1)
Observe the actual production process and experience firsthand what makes the Yamazaki Distillery unique. Don't miss seeing the various forms of whisky made at each step of the process!Visit the whisky production area (2)
Guides will explain how the distilled malt whisky is divided among various casks for maturation (aging) in the warehouse.Get to know Yamazaki through your tastebuds
Taste Yamazaki component whiskies, unique to our distillery, and experience the rich and subtle flavors of our single malt whisky, "Yamazaki."
Notes
Viewing of the production process
Seminar tour is conducted by English speaking staff
Whiskey tasting (Yamazaki single malt whisky, Yamazaki component whiskies)
Yamazaki Whisky Museum / Shop admission
Personal expenses such as merchandise purchases or extra tasting
Cancel Policy
Partially refundable if cancel by Nov.1st 2024 (Japan time)
Please contact us for the details.
The cancellation & handling charge will be applied.
Others
Important Rules – Please read:
No drinking is allowed prior to the tour beginning. This includes visiting the Distillery Tasting bar.
Since the tour includes whisky tastings, we recommend to have a breakfast before the tour to avoid being empty stomach.
Photos are allowed during the tour except in the still room. No video or audio may be recorded at any point during the tour.
Please be respectful of Japanese culture at all times, including listening to all instructions by Distillery staff.
Do not ask for special treatment or for rules to be adjusted / bent in any way.
Please be respectful of other guests and facilitate all attendees having a good experience.
Individuals under the age of 20 are not allowed to participate in the tour.
Please follow our instructions inside the facility to ensure your safety as well as product cleanliness and quality.
As this is a food processing facility, in order to maintain food sanitation, we ask that visitors not bring food or drinks into the facility.
It may occasionally be necessary to cancel factory tours in the case of bad weather (typhoons, heavy snow, etc.), natural disasters and so on.
About whisky sales at the gift shop
You may not be able to purchase whisky depending on the date, the time of visit and tour course because the stock of whisky is fluid
* Those under the age of 20 cannot purchase.
*You may be asked to provide ID to verify your age when purchasing alcohol.
* We do not accept reservations or inquiries by phone or e-mail.
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