posted on July 14, 2014
This place is written as [ニッカウヰスキー余市蒸留所] in Japanese.
Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery (ニッカウヰスキー余市蒸留所) is situated in Yoichi, west of Otaru, about 70 minutes from Sapporo, and is definitely worth a visit.
Founded by Masataka Taketsuru, the pioneer of Nikka Whisky, the distillery began producing Nikka-branded whisky before World War II, boasting over 80 years of history.
Nikka has maintained its commitment to producing high-quality products. Visitors have the opportunity to sample several types of malts during their visit.
Address
7-6 Kurokawa-cho, Yoichi-cho, Yoichi-gun,Hokkaido 046-0003
Access
Car
- Chitose Air Port: 2h30
- Sapporo: 1h30 (high way)
- Otaru: 30min
- Iwanai: 1h – 1h30
- Shakotan: 40min – 1h
JR
to JR Yoichi Station
- Chitose Air Port: 1h30
- Sapporo: 1h
- Otaru: 30min
2-3min walking from Yoichi Station
Map
WEB
see Nikka Web site for details
Tour hours
9:00 – 17:00. Visitors may explore the facilities freely with the use of a guide map.
Admission fee
free
Neighborhood
- Unjo-ya, Kyushimo Yoichi Unjo-ya(旧下ヨイチ運上家) — This is another worth visiting.
- Kakizaki Store(柿崎商店) for marine products
- Kaisen Kobo(海鮮工房) for lunch. A very popular restaurants in the area.
- Fugoppe cave(フゴッペ洞窟) — The cave of the Jomon Era(B.C.3 – A.D.7) where you can see many mysterious drawings by ancient people. It’s worth visiting.
- Yoichi Wanery(余市ワイン) — Tour available. This is worth visiting.
