Kirin Distillery
 Fuji-Gotemba Distillery

Fuji-Gotemba Distillery offers a panoramic view of the sacred Mount Fuji. This area is blessed with underground water from Fuji, an average annual temperature of 13°C, and frequent fog throughout the year. The Shibanta area of Fuji-Gotemba offers the ideal environment for whiskey. Since opening in 1973, we have pursued our ideal whiskey here as our whiskey-making base. Fuji-Gotemba Distillery is a rare distillery in the world that produces both malt and grain, and is a one-stop shop for everything from brewing to bottling.

A journey to unravel the secrets of Kirin Whisky
KIRIN WHISKY JOURNEY

A travel guidebook that takes you on a journey to explore the deliciousness and attention to detail of Kirin Whisky at Fuji-Gotemba Distillery.
We will introduce you to the unique whiskey-making techniques at Fuji Gotemba Distillery and the passion of our distillers and blenders through dynamic illustrations and realistic images.
Enjoy the charm of Fuji-Gotemba Distillery and Kirin Whisky.

The charm of Fuji-Gotemba Distillery will be fully introduced through projection mapping in a spectacular theater approximately 12 meters in length.

You can see the newly added pot stills, and also watch a powerful video of the three types of stills used to produce "grain whiskey," the greatest feature of the Fuji-Gotemba Distillery.

You can see the wooden barrel fermentation tanks that were introduced to produce a wide variety of raw liquors.

You can see the packaging line process, and see various machines and employees actually working.

Guests will enjoy "Kirin Single Grain Japanese Whisky Fuji" and "Kirin Whisky Riku."

We have a wide selection of limited edition whiskeys and original goods that can only be purchased at Fuji-Gotemba Distillery.

You can spend a relaxing time strolling around and observing wild birds and flowers.

You can see Mount Fuji and Gotemba city from the observation deck on the roof of the observation building.

You can purchase whiskey exclusive to the distillery and original goods.

At the paid tasting corner on the second floor, we offer whiskeys sold exclusively at the distillery for a fee. (If you would like to try some, please stop by the reception on the first floor.)

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  You can enjoy tasting even if you don't take the distillery tour. (Last admission is at 3:30 PM)
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  Those driving a car or cycling, those under the age of 20, and those who are pregnant or breastfeeding are not permitted to taste.