Activity Yoichi, Otaru
Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery
An activity in Yoichi, Otaru, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Morning.
Why go
Stone distillery founded in 1934, with coal-fired stills and a tasting hall.
It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Otaru, alongside 2 places to eat, 2 outdoor spots and 2 sights. The closest of our other picks is Mount Tengu, 15 km away as the crow flies.
- Type
- Activity · Wine
- Neighborhood
- Yoichi
- Price
- $
- Time needed
- 2 hr
- Best time
- Morning
Nearby
The 6 closest curated picks in Otaru, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1Mount Tengu
Ropeway to a lookout over the town and Ishikari Bay, with skiing in winter.
Outdoors · 15 km straight-line - 2Sankaku Market
Small market by Otaru Station serving seafood rice bowls and grilled crab.
Food · 16 km straight-line - 3Masazushi
Family-run sushi house on Otaru's sushi street, open since 1938.
Food · 17 km straight-line - 4Otaru Canal
Canal lined with restored stone warehouses and gas lamps.
Sight · 17 km straight-line - 5Otaru Beer Warehouse No. 1
Brewpub in a canal-side warehouse pouring German-style beers.
Drinks · 17 km straight-line - 6Sakaimachi Street
Merchant street of Meiji-era buildings filled with glass, sweets and music boxes.
Shopping · 17 km straight-line
On these curated routes
Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery is a stop on our Hokkaido: Sapporo, Otaru & Furano route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More things to do in Otaru
Another curated activity in Otaru. See the full Otaru guide.
When to go
Average daily highs in Otaru run from -2°C in January to 26°C in August; August is usually the wettest month. For Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery itself, we suggest: Morning.
Modelled monthly averages for Otaru from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Otaru weather by month.
Getting there
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Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery: quick answers
How much time do you need at Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery?
Plan on about 2 hours at Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery?
Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Free guided tours need advance booking; Yoichi is 25 minutes by train.
Where is Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery?
Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery is at Japan, 〒046-0003 Hokkaido, Yoichi District, Yoichi, Kurokawachō, 7-chōme−６−１３３. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.
Which TripsCircle routes include Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery?
Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery appears on Hokkaido: Sapporo, Otaru & Furano, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Otaru.
Plan Otaru
- Otaru travel guide 10 places
- Best time to visit Otaru weather by month
- Sapporo to Otaru 33 km straight-line
- Otaru to Furano and Biei 123 km straight-line
Lists & regions
Also in Otaru
- Shakotan Peninsula Outdoors
- Otaru Music Box Museum Sight
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.