Miyagikyo Distillery Basic Tour

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In producing both Malt and Grain whisky, Miyagikyo Distillery is an exception to the norm. Let us introduce you to the world of our whisky crafted in sublime nature.

Distillery tours have restarted from 1 October 2021. From 8 January 2022 the gift shop and visitor center will resume regular operation hours. Please see the website for details: https://www.nikka.com/distilleries/miyagikyo/

We appreciate your kind understanding and cooperation.　
・Please make your reservation in advance to attend the guided distillery tour. Customers without reservation may not be able to tour.
・Customers who are visiting only the souvenir shop will also be asked to submit customer information. Please note that you may have to wait upon entry, as admission will be restricted depending on the situation.
・Groups of 10 or more people and groups visiting by chartered bus may be refused admission.
・Reservation availability and number of guests allowed in the distillery will be restricted.
・The paid bar is open under restrictions. Paid seminar is suspended until further notice.
・Our staff members will follow health and safety measures such as wearing masks in an effort to prevent infection.
・Visitors will also be asked to follow health and safety measures such as wearing a mask and taking temperature upon arrival.
・Please note that the distillery tour may be suspended again if the spread of COVID-19 infection reaccelerates. We will announce through this website in such case.
Thank you for your kind understanding.
Details: https://www.nikka.com/distilleries/miyagikyo/
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In our tour we will introduce you to the production processes and history of our whisky. We will pass by the malting kiln, grain whisky facilities, malt mill, mash house, fermentation room, still house and one of our 25 warehouses, all built in the beautifully preserved natural surroundings of Miyagikyo. After this there will be a complementary tasting by our gift shop.
■Tour Course
Distillery Tour (40min) ⇒ Tasting (20min) ⇒ Shopping (10min).
※Tasting and shopping will be in your own time.

＊Tasting includes one glass per customer.

Holding Term	All year around (except for the Year - End / New Year holidays and designated closing days.)
Duration	About70 minutes.
Number of people involved	1 ~ 30people
Fee	0 JPY- (tax included)

NIKKA WHISKY MIYAGIKYO DISTILLERY

In producing both Malt and Grain whisky, Miyagikyo Distillery is an exception to the norm. Let us introduce you to the world of our whisky crafted in sublime nature. ① Miyagikyo Distillery (9:00～14:30) ②Paid seminar (Fridays, Saturdays,Sundays, and holidays 10:30/13:30)③My Blend Seminar（ Saturdays,Sundays, and holidays 9:30）

Contact / Organizer Information

Experience Index

Comment by orgnaizer

We would like to share with you the care with which our whisky is made, our uncomprosmising attention to detail, and the beauty of our mountain valley. Please enjoy the individual character of our whiskies in the tasting hall, and explore the many distillery exclusive bottlings available in the gift shop.

Basic Information

Experience Name	Miyagikyo Distillery Basic Tour
Holding Place	Miyagikyo Distillery Visitor Center
Duration	About70 minutes.
Holding Term	All year around (except for the Year - End / New Year holidays and designated closing days.)
Start Time	9:00-11:30, 12:30-14:30 ※Tours depart every 30 minutes.

Implementation Condition

Minimum number of passengers	1people
Maximum number of passengers	30people
Reservation Application Deadline	By 12:00, 1 days in advance
Important Notes for Participants	■ Please be aware we cannot serve alcohol to drivers and customers under 20 years old. ■ You are able to recieve a guided tour upon arrival. You do not need to make a reservation on the website in advance. ■ Reservations made through the website are accepted up to the day before by 12:00. ■ For group reservations of 10 or more, please call or FAX.

Fee

Fee	Miyagikyo Distillery Basic Tour: 0 JPY (tax included)
Included in the fee	Free tour and tasting.
Payment Methods	Free of charge.
Cancellation and Changes	There is no cancellation fee.

Meeting Place & Access

Meeting Place	Nikka 1, Aoba-ku, Sendai-shi, Miyagi-ken 989-3433
Meeting Time	Please arrive at reception at least 5 minutes before the tour begins.
Access	--By Public Transportion--　 30-minute walk from JR Sakunami Station. 10-minute walk from Nikkabashi Bus Stand (Sendai City Bus). ※On weekends there is a shuttle bus from Sakunami Station. --By Car from Sendai--　 ※Drinking alcohol is prohibited for drivers and children under 20 years old. From Sendai - Miyagi IC gate follow National Route 48 towards Yamagata for about 30 minutes.
Parking	There is. 100 cars, 8 buses.
Facility Information	Restrooms and lockers are free to use.

Directions

Other

Barrier Free	There is. 6 wheelchairs, 3 prams, ramps, elevators.
Guides and Information	前述
Regarding Multilingual Support	Japanese / English / Chainese (Simplified) / Korean A limited number of audio guides are available.
Implementing Organizer Name	Sendai Nikka Service (Nikka Whisky Miyagikyo Distillery)