The distillery has a wonderful history which unfolds as you walk round the different buildings. Which are not defeated by Taketsuru's passion.It was quite an experience to meander around the distillery in deep snow - it leant an air of quiet calm to the distillery that was very relaxing. Over the world are also paying attention to the new challenges of Akkeshi-town, Whiskey" is expected to be utilized as a new tourist resource. Nikka whiskey skis in Yoichi-cho, and production of whiskey has started in Akkeshi-cho, Of course, there is also tasting! If you want to see the actual whiskey structure, please check the date of manufacture on the official website before visiting.Ībout 80 years have passed since the manufacture of There is also a factory guided tour, and you can visit the "distilled building" and the "drying building" to learn about the manufacturing process. Started, whiskey distillation and storage have been carried out using the same Yoichi Distillery was fired on pot stills in 1965 and malt whiskey production Mr.Taketsuru, who sought to create the ideal whiskey, chose the Yoichi city blessed with high-quality pete, in addition to the clear air and the climate where the temperature does not rise much even in summer. A whiskey plant tour that follows the dream of "Massan" The site is full of attractions, including theįormer Taketsuru House where the Massan lived, and the Whiskey Museum, a Pale greenery and cherry blossoms float in soft sunlight in Spring, a red roof floats on a blue sky with flowers swaying in the sea breeze in Summer, autumn leaves color a stone or brick building in Autumn, and it is covered in snow in Winter The distillery shows a fantastic atmosphere. The Yoichi Distillery has some buildings that have been in operation since 1934, and the main gate of the Distillery is a solid stone that gives a breath of history.īirch trees and trees of Ezo pine are lined in the site, and scenery to let you feel exoticism with historic building. It was built after the dream of making whiskey, "Massan", which became famous in the NHK morning drama, in pursuit of whiskey making. In the idyllic and classical city of Yoichi, there is the full-fledged whiskey distillery "Yoichi distillery" built in Japan. Scenic and classical "Yoichi Distillery" in Yoichi town The townspeople of Yoichi City have been raised in 1993 as "Yoichi river wrapped Sakura" in a row of cherry blossom trees representing Yoichi. Immediately hang over the head, probably because the cherry trees are plantedĪt a position slightly lower than the bank height.īy the way, the cherry blossom row of this Yoichi river is part of the route, “Rita's Promenade,” which Rita Taketsuru, the wife of Nikka whiskey founder Masataka Taketsuru, used to deliver lunch box. It is also a unique attraction that the cherry blossoms If you walk on the left bank, you will see the red roof of the Nikka Whisky Factory on the cherry blossom trees at opposite side of Yoichi river. Cherry trees continue for approximately 5 km on both sides of the river, in about 1 km upstream of the Yoichi River mouth. The cherry blossoms lined along the river are not Ezo Yamazakura, but mainly Somei Yoshino with pale pink flowers. Sakura Dzutsumi” located just behind the Nikka Wisky factory is admirable. In spring, a row of cherry trees in the Yoichi River “Yoichigawa Overlooking the Sea of Japan is dotted around the city, and it is a richĮnvironment of the earth where fruit cultivation is active. Town, which boasts Hokkaido No 1 production of grapes used for wine. Cherry blossom road in full bloom along Yoichi RiverĪfter driving for 30 minutes from Otaru city, there is the Yoichi
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