Founded in 1934 by Masataka Taketsuru after mastering his craft in Scotland, the Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery stands as a monumental landmark in Hokkaido's whisky heritage. Visitors can wander among atmospheric stone buildings and witness traditional direct coal-fired pot stills in action, a technique rarely practiced today. An on-site museum chronicles Taketsuru's fascinating legacy and concludes with guided tastings of Nikka's renowned peated malts.
- Distillery
- Whisky
- Museum
- Factory Tour
- Tasting
- Heritage Site
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