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Suntory Whisky Yamazaki Distillery

The birthplace of authentic Japanese malt whiskey
Suntory Yamazaki Distillery

Since construction began at Suntory Yamazaki Distillery in 1923, many of Japan's most iconic whiskies have been produced there. Inside the Yamazaki Whisky Museum (free admission, advance reservations required), you can enjoy various whisky-related exhibits, a shop, and a tasting lounge (fees apply) at your own pace. By participating in one of the tours (fees apply, advance lottery required), you can observe the whisky production process under the guidance of a guided tour staff member and enjoy tastings of the raw spirits that make up Yamazaki.

Basic information

Business hours
Business hours: 10:00-16:45
Telephone reception hours: 10:00-17:00
Holidays
New Year's holidays and factory holidays (temporary closures may occur)
Price
Yamazaki Distillery Manufacturing Tour: Paid
Yamazaki Whisky Museum Tour: Free (no tour of the manufacturing process)
Languages
Earphone guide for the manufacturing process (translated into English, Chinese, Korean, and Spanish) available
*Please call before coming to check
Access
Approximately 10 minutes' walk from JR Yamazaki Station and Hankyu Oyamazaki Station
Address
〒 618-0001 5-2-1 Yamazaki, Shimamoto-cho, Mishima-gun, Osaka
Telephone
075-962-1423
URL
https://www.suntory.co.jp/factory/yamazaki/
Average time
Approximately 80 minutes (Yamazaki Distillery Tour)
Other
Reservations required

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