Shimamoto, Osaka / サントリー山崎蒸溜所
Suntory Yamazaki Distillery
Japan's first malt whisky distillery, begun in 1923. On the Yamazaki Distillery Monozukuri Tour (paid, booking required) you see the production process and taste rare malt whisky from the casks, experiencing the appeal of "Single Malt Whisky Yamazaki".
Last official check
26 Sept 2026
Traveler reports
0
Reports open in Phase 2
Next scheduled check
25 Dec 2026
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A short summary made from the official facts below. Check the rows for details.
- Getting there
- Train
- Closing days
- Has closing days (see below)
- Booking
- Some things need booking (see the rows below)
- Entry
- Conditions apply (see below)
Before you go
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- Opening hours
Not checked yet — we have not confirmed this on an official source yet. Check with the spot before you go.
- Closed
New Year and factory holidays (may close temporarily).
Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site- Admission
Not checked yet — we have not confirmed this on an official source yet. Check with the spot before you go.
- Getting there
About 10 minutes on foot from JR Yamazaki Station (Kyoto line) or Oyamazaki Station (Hankyu Kyoto line).
Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site- Parking
None.
Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site- Payment
Not checked yet — we have not confirmed this on an official source yet. Check with the spot before you go.
- Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible (assistance and advance notice needed); accessible toilet; audio guide app in English, Chinese, Korean and Spanish.
Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site
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Address: Shimamoto, Osaka (Japanese address: 大阪府三島郡島本町山崎5丁目2番1号)
Official site: https://www.kyoto-kankou.or.jp/info_search/3504
Location
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Crowds
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- Best time to visit
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- Peak time
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- Busiest days
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- Busiest season
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- Latest traveler report
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Visiting respectfully
Check before you go: conditions for entry
If you do not meet these conditions, you may not be able to enter on the day.
- By law, drivers (of cars, motorbikes or bicycles, including those riding with them) and anyone under 20 cannot drink alcohol.Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site
- RulesThe Monozukuri Tour is paid and requires a booking.Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site
Verification log
- 26 Sept 2026First check · Tourism board · https://www.kyoto-kankou.or.jp/info_search/3504Closing days, access, parking, accessibility, description, address and coordinates read from a tourism organization's site.