Suntory Yamazaki Distillery , which had been undergoing renovation of its tour facilities, will reopen for factory tours and store on November 1, 2023 (Wednesday, reservation required). The November guided tours (fee-based, lottery system) will be open for reservation from October 2, 2023 (Monday) 13:00 to October 8 (Sunday) 16:29. The November tour of the Yamazaki Whisky Museum (free of charge, first-come first-served basis) will be available from 10:00 on October 13, 2023 (Friday). In addition to a tour of the Yamazaki Whisky Museum, visitors can enjoy tastings (fee-based) and shopping at the store. Suntory Yamazaki Distillery celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. The oldest malt whiskey distillery in Japan, the Yamazaki Distillery offers an experience that is unique here.

 

[From TIC TOKYO Concierge]

After enjoying the whisky, how about art appreciation at the Asahi Group Oyamazaki Villa Museum of Art which is 15min. on foot from Yamazaki Distillery?
From the open café overlooking the 3 rivers, Kizu, Uji, and Katsura, offers magnific views and autumn leaves in the garden and enjoyable richness of nature.