Whilst unable to get the tour tickets which are done by lottery I was able to secure a tasting visit. The distillery is very easy to get to by train and an easy 10 minute walk. There is a small mus…Full review by corinnel370
Apr 16, 2024
We absolutely loved our visit! We unfortunately weren't able to win tickets through the lottery despite putting in for all possible dates but were able to snag the first come first served tickets tha…Full review by Tara W
Mar 16, 2024
Wow, what a great experience tasting whiskeys at Suntory Yamazaki Distillery! We weren't able to book the full tour but we did get reservations to visit the small museum and tasting lounge. The staff…Full review by willsf32
Did you take a train in from Tokyo. I have the JR rail pass, I'm trying to time it to do the first tour.
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You would need to get the Shinkansen (bullet train)to Kyoto from Tokyo and then change to the local Tokaido-Sanyo Line in Kyoto to then get to Yamazaki Station. Only a short walk …
You would need to get the Shinkansen (bullet train)to Kyoto from Tokyo and then change to the local Tokaido-Sanyo Line in Kyoto to then get to Yamazaki Station. Only a short walk from there! Not sure what time your earliest Shinkansen from Tokyo to Kyoto would leave, but we caught one headed that way from Odawara (Hakone area) at 6:15am one of our days.
Is there any email address? If I'm bringing my brother along who is 16 years old, can he join us but he will not be drinking.
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aloha, I believe going into the museum area & gift shop would be OK for a 16 year old. I don't know about the tasting room. I suggest go to the Yamazaki Distillery website & ask via …
aloha, I believe going into the museum area & gift shop would be OK for a 16 year old. I don't know about the tasting room. I suggest go to the Yamazaki Distillery website & ask via email. I tried to make reservations through their website with little success. Someone in our group who is from Osaka, called & was able to make reservations for our group of 7 adults. My conclusion, having a local call helps. If you are staying at a hotel that offers good service, have one of the staff call for you as as last minute option. reservations.
Can I store my luggage at the distillery while I'm on the tour?
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Besides the coin lockers at the distillery reception desk, the ever-pleasant and polite reception staff may keep any large luggage inside the reception area for you.
Is it better to go visit when staying in Kyoto or Osaka?
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No difference really. The distillery is in between - more or less halfway. However if you intend to travel from Osaka to Kyoto ( or vice versa ) then even better because you can use the …
No difference really. The distillery is in between - more or less halfway. However if you intend to travel from Osaka to Kyoto ( or vice versa ) then even better because you can use the same train service. But make sure you book well in advance !
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