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The Whisky Lover's Osaka Travel Guide
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Suntory Yamazaki in Osaka is now open for distillery tours and whisky tastings
Facility tours and on-site whisky tastings are back, just in time for the label’s 100th anniversary
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This year marks the 100th anniversary of Suntory founder Shinjiro Torii initiating his whisky enterprise in Yamazaki. In honour of this significant milestone, the Suntory Yamazaki Distillery in Osaka has recently reopened to the public following a period of renovations. The recent overhaul enhances the visitor experience, offering a deeper exploration of the Yamazaki Distillery's legacy through enriched tours and tastings.
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The whisky museum and tasting lounge
At the historic Yamazaki Whisky Museum, which has stood since the distillery's inception, you can find exhibits showcasing the meticulous process behind the creation of one of the world's most coveted Japanese whiskies.
The reinvigorated tasting lounge, on the other hand, is encircled by a vast array of original bottles. This particular spot is a haven for whisky aficionados. Here, you can savour not only the iconic Suntory Single Malt Whisky Yamazaki but also other exclusive whiskies available solely at this location.
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Distillery tours
There are two distillery tours to choose from. And since spaces are limited, tickets are available via a lottery system.
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For international tourists, rest assured that both tours are available with English-speaking guides. For more details and to plan your visit, see the distillery's website .
This article was originally published on October 16 2023 and updated on January 24 2024.
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Founded in 1899, Shinjiro Torii built the House of Suntory with a singular vision: to craft quintessentially Japanese spirits that would suit the delicate palate of his people.
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Suntory yamazaki distillery tour.
Tour Period
2024 Nov. 18, Mon. 9:30 AM
Approx. 4 Hours
Round Trip / Private transfer From Kyoto (within Kyoto city) to Suntory Yamazaki Distillery with Executive class vehicle (LEXUS LM / Mercedes Benz V220d or similar)
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
Not Included
Personal expenses such as merchandise purchases or extra tasting
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.
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Suntory Yamazaki Distillery
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."
*Prices may change according to the exchange rate or condition.
Cancel Policy
Partially refundable if cancel by Oct.1st 2024 (Japan time)
Please contact us for the details.
The cancellation & handling charge will be applied.
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.
Tours may be cancelled if the number of participants fails to reach the minimum number. The decision will be announced by the end of September 2024.
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Suntory Yamazaki Distillery
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The Suntory Yamazaki Distillery (�T���g���[�R�������, Santorī Yamazaki Jōryūsho) is a whisky distillery in the Yamazaki district near Kyoto . Opened in 1923, the distillery produces Suntory's flagship line of Yamazaki whiskies, which have won many international awards.
The Yamazaki Distillery is surrounded by nature and greenery in a quiet and serene district that has long been known for its quality water, a key ingredient to great tasting whisky. The entire process of whisky distillation and aging is done here. A museum and distillery tours are available to tourists; however, prior reservations are required for a visit.
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The Yamazaki Whisky Museum is a two-story building that introduces the Suntory company, its founder, Shinjiro Torii, and its history and products. The whisky distillation process is explained on the museum's second floor with miniature models of the equipment. English descriptions are provided. There is also a gift shop on the second floor, offering whisky -related snacks and goods, as well as small bottles of un-aged whisky.
On the ground floor is a whisky library, showcasing the wide variety of whiskies in various shades of brown, yellow and gold. A cash-only tasting counter can be found on the same level, and visitors are welcome to sample a dram of any of the whiskies. Menus are available in both English and Japanese. Prices per dram vary, starting from around 500 yen.
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The distillation process can only be viewed on guided tours that allow for entry into the otherwise sealed-off premises. Once in the distillery, the air changes noticeably to smell like sake at first before changing to whisky notes towards the end of the tour. Visitors are brought through the plant in chronological order of whisky-making, starting in the mashing area, then continuing to the fermentation washbacks and the large pot stills used for distillation, before inspecting the warehouse where the casked whiskies are allowed to mature and age.
The tour ends with a whisky tasting session which explains the differences between single malt whiskies and how to enjoy whisky. Regular and prestige tours are offered. Regular tours take about 80 minutes, while prestige tours take around two hours and cover the craftsmanship in more detail and involve the tasting of more exquisite whiskies. Visitors who join guided tours are free to visit the Yamazaki Whisky Museum before or after their tour.
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Getting there and around
The Suntory Yamazaki Distillery is located in the Yamazaki district near Kyoto . It can be reached in about ten minutes on foot from either Yamazaki Station on the JR Kyoto Line (15 minutes, 230 yen one way from Kyoto Station ; or 30 minutes, 480 yen one way from Osaka Station ) or Oyamazaki Station on the Hankyu Kyoto Line (30 minutes, 280 yen one way from Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station; or 35 minutes, 330 yen one way from Osaka-Umeda Station ).
How to get to and around Kyoto
Hours and Fees
Both the guided tour and entry to the museum require prior reservations which can be made online or over the phone in English or Japanese.
Guided tours cost 3,000 yen per person for a regular tour and 10,000 yen for a prestige tour. Regular tours in English are held once per day (Japanese tours are held several times per day), while prestige tours are available only on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Entry to the Yamazaki Whisky Museum is free. If you are not joining a guided tour, advance reservations for visiting the museum must be made for a specific date and time. Visitors with a reservation for a distillery tour can view the museum without additional reservation.
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It bring us at Japan Cheapo much sadness and wallet-ache to announce that one of the best free tours in Japan is no longer free. The Suntory Yamazaki Distillery has reopened after extensive renovations, and added a price tag of 1,000 yen to its previous free tours. An updated version of a 2015 post follows:
Nestled into the base of historic Mount Tenno, where pristine water filters through the bamboo forests, is the Yamazaki Whisky Distillery owned by Suntory. This distillery, opened in 1923 by Shinjiro Torii, is the birthplace of commercial whisky in Japan. There are a number of reasons to visit this distillery on the border of Kyoto and Osaka prefectures. The scenery is picturesque, and the tasting bar has a number of whiskies on offer that aren’t available anywhere else, for example. But for cheapos, undoubtedly the main reason to go is to take part in a free 1,000 yen guided tour of the factory.
The factory tours run every day (except for maintenance days and the New Year shutdown period) and are extremely popular. It’s a good idea to book well in advance, especially on weekends, when there are fewer tours run. The tours are given in Japanese, but English, French, and Chinese audio guides are available. Many of the staff also speak basic English. Be aware that some of the tours start as early as 10 am, which may not be your preferred time to enjoy whisky.
After signing in, you’ll join the rest of the Suntory whisky tour and hear about the history of the distillery. Then, the tour walks through the fermentation, distillation and aging areas of the factory. Since whisky distillation relies on the changing seasons and temperatures, be sure to dress warmly in winter, or bring a hand fan in summer, as there is no climate control in the factory. During weekdays, you can see the staff scurry around tending to the tremendous mash tuns and gleaming copper stills.
Next is the aging warehouse, which is filled with a gorgeous whisky scent that, apparently, studies have shown make people feel happy and relaxed. Here, among the long rows of oak barrels, you’ll see one filled with single malt that has been aging since 1924! After exiting the aging warehouse, you’ll see a gorgeous landscaped pond that showcases the most important ingredient of the whisky—Yamazaki’s delicious water.
The factory walk takes around 25 minutes, and really does offer plenty of information, but now that we’ve feigned enough interest in whisky production comes the part that everyone is really here for: whisky tastings! The last part of the tour is in a guest room where everyone (over the age of twenty, of course) is given three glasses to enjoy. The whiskies on offer may change, but typically include The Yamazaki Single Malt and a Suntory Kakubin. All the drinks are offered with soda but can also be drank straight, on ice, with water, or if you want to mix yourself a highball, with the green tea or juice provided. Be sure to also enjoy the nut mix and chocolates provided at the tables too. They’re delicious (and the illustrations on the chocolate wrappers are super cute)!
Sadly, despite the drinks and snacks and great jazz soundtrack, you won’t be able to stay long in the guest room chatting and making Bill Murray impersonations (“For relaxing times…make it Suntory times”). The next tour group will come along soon to have their own tastings. In that case, it’s time to head to the gift shop where Suntory products from around the world can be purchased (including, interestingly, Jack Daniels Bourbon), alongside whisky glasses, wooden pieces made from old oak barrels, snacks and omiyage souvenir gifts.
The same building that houses the gift shop also has a small museum talking about the history of Japanese whisky. If the tastings weren’t enough, then head to the ground floor where over 100 varieties can be purchased at the Whisky Library. You’ll again see long rows of aging whisky at the Library, but this time in backlit-bottles, rather than oak barrels. The Library is freely accessible even if you are not part of a tour, but now reservations must be made in advance. While you enjoy your limited edition tasting, be sure to raise your glass to the statue of Shinjiro Torii, who made this all possible.
The Suntory Yamazaki Distillery is about a ten-minute walk from the JR Yamazaki or Hankyu Oyamazaki stations. Drunk driving is a serious offence in Japan (as is drunk cycling!), so taking public transport is recommended. The tour can be booked over the phone or online in English.
Is it still worth going now that it costs money?
The Suntory Yamazaki Distillery may have been a victim of its own success. In the last decade, Japanese whisky’s popularity has grown around the world, and the number of visitors to the distillery, both local and global, reflected that. The distillery shut down for the entire month of December in 2015 for renovations ad upgrades to its facilities. The new 1,000-yen price tag for the previously free tour may be due to the costs of these renovations.
The other major change since this post was first published, is that reservations are now required even to visit the museum, library and gift shop on site. This part is still free to visit (although tastings at the library are paid), and fortunately part of Suntory’s upgrades included its website, so it is now possible to make online reservations in English.
1,000 yen for 3 whisky tastings and a tour is still good value. There are other distilleries around Japan that offer free tours, but probably none that offer free tastings. If you are a whisky aficionado, you’re probably more interested in visiting the Library where the limited edition whiskies are—and you would need to pay for those tastings anyway. At any rate, the new price tag hasn’t dampened the popularity of the tour, with weekends booked out solidly for months in advance. And the rest of the Yamazaki area is beautiful and worth a day trip. So we at Japan Cheapo still say: sure, go to Yamazaki!
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From our morning hour-long Suntory brewery visit, we head down the valley to Suntory Whisky Distillery. While the brewery is in Nagaokakyo, the distillery is a 15 minute drive (about ¥600 taxi fare) down the road in Yamazaki. We skirt alongside the bamboo forested Tenno Mountain. The road only accommodates one lane in places. Despite the heat, pedestrians and cyclists line the street near the distillery. They may be also visiting the neighboring, scenic Asahi Art Museum .
We cross the multiple train tracks twice near JR Yamazaki Station. The crossing gates close often, even as I was still bumping across the tracks. I almost hit a post, meant to divide pedestrians from motor vehicles. I am ready for a whisky, but being the designated driver, I am satisfied with the prospect of soaking up the fumes through my nose and pores. This is our third or fourth visit but the first time to drive there during the past six years of married life and of visiting my mother-in-law at her nearby Yamazaki residence during the holidays.
If you come by train, get off at either Yamazaki Station (JR Tokaido Line) or Oyamazaki Station (Hankyu Kyoto Line) and walk 10 minutes. The imposing, well-signed brewery looms on the mountainside right in front of the train crossing. Focus on getting across those tracks in one piece, especially after a whisky or two.
Well-kept grounds surround Yamazaki Distillery and will prove a delight to flower lovers. We park in a shaded spot in the spacious lot and rush to the reception near the entrance. My husband scores two free whisky glasses. How? It’s simple, he says, just click on the “free present” button on the Yamazaki Distillery (Japanese) homepage prior to visiting. That’s when our luck runs out. The noon tour is full. We had failed to reach the distillery’s reservations desk by phone that morning. R eservations and payment is required to join the 80 minute tour of the distillery; ask for the English audio guide . Our three year old son jumps and skips around, pulling my hand.
No tour, no chance to walk through the huge, dark cool storage facility where thousands of oak casks emit wonderful, pungent whisky fumes. As much as I love the tour, this time I can skip. My son cried though it last year - much more suitable to do without young children in tow. Sigh. Instead, we visit the small Whisky Museum, gift shop and tasting bar this time, in an open airy (not stinky for little stinkers) bright building. We enjoyed pulling out old whisky posters displayed in drawers near the gift shop, walking through the shop which sells such things as oak chopsticks and mechanical pencils, glass or metal flasks and shot glasses, chocolates, and of course whisky. We take the glass elevator downstairs and walk through the whisky library – glass shelves lined with golden and clear whisky from such places as Canada, Ireland, Scotland, the US; 95% are from Yamazaki. The oldest bottles I find are dated 1960. We take photos in front of the huge wooden vat and beautiful stainless still. Time for a sample at the bar. My husband orders a ¥100 flask of fresh whisky. The vapors bowl me over – 40% alcohol. He sips some genteelly, then leaves the rest in the glass. We drink up some complimentary spring water, then stroll back through the manicured gardens to our car.
The distillery tour, had we taken it, is barrier-free, and the last 20 minutes you sit down and sample chocolate, nuts, juice, water and for those of age, who are not driving or riding a bicycle, whisky. Weekday tours run from 10:00 ~ 15:00, every hour on the hour; during weekend and public holidays, tours are 10, 11 and 12 o’ clock only.
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Reservations for the Yamazaki Distillery Tour can be made, where the guide will show you how our whiskies are made, and help you understand the craftsmenship and dedication of Yamazaki Distillery. ... Suntory Yamazaki Distillery: Location: 5-2-1 Yamazaki, Shimamoto-cho, Mishima-gun, Osaka: Operating hours: 10:00 - 16:45(Last entry at 16:30 ...
For reservations and inquiries, please contact: Information Desk 81-075-962-1423. (Hours: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm) Suntory Yamazaki Distillery. 5-2-1 Yamazaki, Shimamoto-cho, Mishima-gun, Osaka. Contact Us. Book a tour at our Yamazaki distillery nestled proudly on the periphery of Kyoto, Japan for an unforgettable Japanese whisky experience.
Yamazaki Distillery. The Yamazaki Distillery is Japan's first and oldest malt whisky distillery established in 1923 by Suntory's founder Shinjiro Torii. Inspired by traditional Scottish whisky, Torii envisioned a Japanese approach by choosing a terrain and climate completely different to those of Scotland to create a unique kind of whisky.
Good to know. Meet with your guide at JR Yamazaki Station (JR Kyoto line) and start the tour from the station. JR Yamazaki Station is located in 14 minutes from JR Kyoto station by train and 27 minutes from JR Osaka station by train. Lunch is not included. Participants must be aged 20+ to participate in this tour.
The Osaka Whisky Festival is held in early June and Whisky History Osaka typically occurs in September or October, both of which welcome thousands of eager whisky lovers to large-scale tastings. Late summer can make distillery visits unpredictable since they often close for maintenance. ... Suntory offers several tours: an 80-minute for 1,000 ...
Yamazaki Distillery Prestige Craftsmanship Tour. Duration: 120 minutes. Fee: ¥10,000. Go a step further with exclusive access to areas reserved for the Prestige tour, where you'll be able to view ...
The Suntory Liquor Atelier is a unique distillery that creates a variety of spirits and spirits following the high standards set out by Suntory's principles of artisanship. To maintain their renowned standards, Suntory has different kinds of distilling pots at their disposal, so that specific distillation methods may be used to extract the ...
Try tasting Yamazaki component whiskies, unique to the distillery, and experience the rich and subtle flavor of the single malt whisky "Yamazaki." Basic Information. Phone: +81-75- 962 -1423. * Please make sure to dial the correct number. (Reception hours: 10:00 - 17:00) Distillery name: Suntory Yamazaki Distillery. Location:
Suntory Yamazaki Distillery. Location: 5-2-1 Yamazaki, Shimamoto-cho, Mishima-gun, Osaka. Operating hours: 10:00 - 16:45 (Last entry at 16:30) Closed: Over the New Year's holiday and during distillery shutdowns. (some of which are not scheduled in advance) Yamazaki.
In conclusion, the Suntory Yamazaki Distillery Tour in Osaka is not just a journey through the process of whisky-making; it's a celebration of Japanese craftsmanship, heritage, and innovation. Whether you're a whisky connoisseur or someone eager to explore the world of Japanese spirits, this distillery offers a unique and memorable experience ...
日本のウイスキーのふるさと、山崎蒸溜所。創業者の鳥井信治郎は日本人の繊細な味覚にあったウイスキーをつくるため、良質な水と自然環境にこだわって山崎の地を選び、蒸溜所を建設しました。工場見学(有料・事前予約制)のほか、テイスティングカウンター(有料)ではここでしか味わえ ...
Suntory Yamazaki Distillery is located in the Yamazaki district of Osaka Prefecture and situated along the border of Kyoto Prefecture. The historic distillery was established in 1923 and is known as the birthplace of Japanese whisky. Set in the idyllic nature of Osaka, the whisky establishment works in harmony with the environment and uses the ...
Statues of Yamazaki whiskey Distillery's founders stand in the well manicured garden. I've done this tour twice with groups of friends, and it is a wonderful way to spend half a day. Even people who don't like whiskey will surely be interested in the history and the wonderful atmosphere of the place. The tour is in Japanese, but headphone sets ...
Tokyo / Kyoto / Nara / Osaka. The Golden Route Japan: Autumn Tour. Autumn. Mt. Fuji. Fall Foliage. From USD $2,898. ... Explore Japanese Whisky Suntory Yamazaki Distillery Tour. Overview Itinerary Notes. 1. Day. From USD. $330. ... Since the tour includes whisky tastings, we recommend to have a breakfast before the tour to avoid being empty ...
Here is a plan I will recommend for you (based on how I have done it, the several times I have been here). Arrive here early (Yamazaki is easilly accessible from anywhere in the Kansai Region.There is the J.R. Osaka to Kyoto Line and the Hankyu Osaka to Kyoto Line) (10am is a good time), via the JR Yamazaki Station (you can arrive via the ...
Suntory Yamazaki Whiskey Tasting and Distillery Tour (Osaka) English. Join in group. Meet at location. 2hr 30min Duration. Groups of 1-11. 4.4 (5 reviews) 200+ booked 5-2-1 Yamazaki, Shimamoto-cho, Mishima-gun, Osaka. Gallery Learn the process for whisky product with miniature models and embark on the tour ...
The Suntory Yamazaki Distillery (サントリー山崎蒸留所, Santorī Yamazaki Jōryūsho) is a whisky distillery in the Yamazaki district near Kyoto. Opened in 1923, the distillery produces Suntory's flagship line of Yamazaki whiskies, which have won many international awards. The Yamazaki Distillery is surrounded by nature and greenery in ...
Yamazaki Distillery :Procedures from reservation to visit. Reservations can be made in advance via the Internet. * Please make reservations via telephone if your group contains a wheelchair user or someone who requires assistance. * As a rule, reservations open at 10:00 on the fifth weekday (excluding Japan's national holidays) in the prior ...
Explore Suntory Yamazaki Distillery when you travel to Osaka! Find out everything you need to know and book your tours and tickets before visiting Suntory Yamazaki Distillery.
The Suntory Yamazaki Distillery has reopened after extensive renovations, and added a price tag of 1,000 yen to its previous free tours. An updated version of a 2015 post follows: Nestled into the base of historic Mount Tenno, where pristine water filters through the bamboo forests, is the Yamazaki Whisky Distillery owned by Suntory.
For visitors in tour buses or those who would like to use the parking lot for the disabled. ... Suntory Yamazaki Distillery: Location: 5-2-1 Yamazaki, Shimamoto-cho, Mishima-gun, Osaka: Operating hours: 10:00 - 16:45(Last entry at 16:30) Closed: Over the New Year's holiday and during distillery shutdowns
How to enjoy the distillery; Tours and visit reservations; Yamazaki Whisky Museum; Directions; Basic Information ... Suntory Yamazaki Distillery: Location: 5-2-1 Yamazaki, Shimamoto-cho, Mishima-gun, Osaka: Operating hours: 10:00 - 16:45(Last entry at 16:30) Closed: Over the New Year's holiday and during distillery shutdowns
From our morning hour-long Suntory brewery visit, we head down the valley to Suntory Whisky Distillery. While the brewery is in Nagaokakyo, the distillery is a 15 minute drive (about ¥600 taxi fare) down the road in Yamazaki. We skirt alongside the bamboo forested Tenno Mountain. The road only accommodates one lane in places.