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Sendai, Miyagi / ニッカウヰスキー 仙台 宮城峡蒸溜所

Nikka Whisky Miyagikyo Distillery

A whisky distillery in Aoba-ku, Sendai, with free guided tours by reservation and a visitor center.

Location

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Last official check

25 Sept 2026

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Next scheduled check

24 Dec 2026

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Opening hours

Visitor center 9:00-16:00; warehouse 9:15-16:00; tasting bar and gift shop 9:15-16:15 (last order / entry 16:00). Guided tours by reservation; the last general tour is at 14:30.

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
Closed

Closed Dec 23 - Jan 7 and Aug 18-20 (and on maintenance days).

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
Admission

Guided tour: free (with tasting), reservation needed (by the day before). Visitor center, warehouse and guest hall can be visited without a reservation. The tasting bar is paid.

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
Getting there

JR Senzan Line from Sendai to Sakunami Station (about 40 min), then the free shuttle bus (about 10 min, no reservation) or about 40 min on foot. There are no taxis waiting at Sakunami Station. The shuttle runs fewer times Monday to Thursday (except during holidays, Golden Week and Obon); check the timetable on the official access page. Groups of 10 or more cannot use it.

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
Parking

Car and bicycle parking available.

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
Accessibility

You can visit with a stroller or wheelchair, though this is not recommended in winter because of snow.

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
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Address: 1 Nikka, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi

Official site: https://www.nikka.com/distilleries/miyagikyo/

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Visiting respectfully

  • RulesDrivers (car, motorbike or bicycle), people under 20, and pregnant or breastfeeding people cannot taste alcohol; soft drinks are provided.Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
  • PhotographyPhotos are allowed except in some areas; no video or audio recording.Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
  • RulesNo pets (it is a food factory); assistance dogs are welcome.Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site

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