WORLDWIDE · JAPAN WHISKY TOURS
The 8 best whisky tours in Japan you can book today, with what each costs a head, how long it runs and who it suits. Start at the top.
Taste rare Japanese whisky in a local Ginza bar, learn from an English-speaking guide, and compare four to five prized labels.
“We had a lot of fun. We were expecting to go to a few bars and we only went to one, but we didn’t mind. Great atmosphere, historic review of whiskey, and awesome conversation.”
Explore two members-only whiskey bars in Ebisu, taste rare Japanese spirits, enjoy small bites, and learn from a local guide.
“This is an excellent bar experience and whiskey tasting. The timing makes it a pre-game for a night out or a lovely way to end your day. The guide is fun and keeps it low-key. The private bars provide a wonderful window into Tokyo night life.”
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Review of a private Sapporo tour to Yoichi Nikka Whisky and Otaru Canal, with timing, costs, guide service, drawbacks, and booking advice.
“We planned a roundtrip/all day car service with an English speaking tour guide. We added on an additional stop for an additional price. The tour company was accommodating and allowed us to add on to our trip because we wanted to stoRead more”
Taste around 10 Japanese whiskies near Yoyogi-Uehara, with local sweets, expert guidance, photos, and a souvenir in a small group.
“This experience was the highlight of our trip! Shugo was AMAZING and made us feel really welcomed. He was genuinely excited to do the tasting with us and was super knowledgeable. Pour after pour, the order of the whiskeys was very thouRead more”
Review of Kyoto’s Yamazaki whisky tour and Asahi art museum visit, with lottery access, tasting costs, timing, guides, and practical tips.
“If you enjoy Japanese whisky and particularly Yamazaki, this is one way to visit and tour the distillery without doing the lottery. Our guide Aya was marvelous—she is kind, fun, helpful, and great to chat with. There is a visit to Asahi museum aRead more”
Taste rare Japanese whiskies in a small Golden Gai bar, with snacks, translation, local insight, and a female bartender-led beginner session.
“What a fabulous time with Ryo and Takako. The hosts and the whiskeys were amazing. They shared so much information about the surrounding area and about distilleries across Japan. The whiskeys were served in a couple different styles to compliment each one. I highly recommend this experience to all fans of bourbon and whiskey.”
Explore Azabujuban on a four-hour food and whiskey walk with yakitori, wagyu, sashimi, oden, local bars, and five Japanese whiskies.
“Ellen was a treasure. Sweet, personable, fun, knowledgeable, and we enjoyed swapping stories. We learned a lot, walked a lot, and saw lot of things off the beaten path. She has some wonderful personal connections w the locals. The food was very well prepared and tasty. The whisky session w the bar owner was very informative and quite enjoyable!”
Ride to Mt. Fuji’s 5th Station, pause at Oishi Park, and sample Suntory whisky at Hakushu on this full-day bus tour.
“Our guide Davide was amazing, he knows his stuff and had so many interesting stories”
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