In Search of the Perfect Sip: 3 Selected Tours Exploring the Charms of Japanese Beer and Whisky

We introduce three special tours that will allow you to fully experience the charm of Japan's proud beer and whiskey.

1. Asahi Beer Museum Special Experience (Osaka)

Enjoy a special experience at the Asahi Beer Museum at the Suita brewery.

Here you can taste freshly brewed beer at the factory. Also, on the museum tour you can learn about the history of Asahi Beer and there are many exciting things that will make you want to drink Asahi Beer! There are plenty of irresistible experiences for beer lovers!

After the museum tour, you will have the opportunity to enjoy Osaka gourmet food at restaurants around Umeda!

★Participation benefit: We will provide you with an Arita ware beer glass as a souvenir as a memento of the tour!

＜November 7th, 14th, 19th, 26th＞New Tokyo Daiichi Life Building Store

Here you can enjoy fresh beer delivered directly from Asahi Beer's Suita Factory!

Exclusively for this tour, you can enjoy a beer tasting and a course meal of local cuisine from around the world!

Snack Park (Hanshin Umeda Main Branch)

You can enjoy a wide variety of Osaka gourmet foods at this fast, cheap, and delicious stand-up eatery that costs just 500 yen!

For this tour only, we will give you a gift certificate on the day, so you can enjoy your favorite food and drinks! Of course, beer is also provided!

*You will be given a gift certificate (worth 3,000 yen) that can be used within Snack Park, which you can use when ordering food inside the store.

●Minimum number of participants:6people / each time

●Deadline for application: 2 days before the tour

 (If the minimum number of participants is not reached by the following date, the tour will be cancelled.)

1st: Nov.7th (Thu.) Decision to proceed Nov. 1st (Fri.)

2nd: Nov.14th (Thu.) Decision to proceed Nov. 8th (Fri.)

3rd: Nov.19th (Tue.) Decision to proceed Nov. 13th (Wed.)

4th: Nov.26th (Tue.) Decision to proceed Nov. 20th (Wed.)

5th: Dec.3rd (Tue.) Decision to proceed Nov. 27th (Wed.)

6th: Dec.10th (Tue.) Decision to proceed Dec. 4th (Wed.)

7th: Dec.12th (Thu.) Decision to proceed Dec. 6th (Fri.)

8th: Dec.19th (Thu.) Decision to proceed Dec. 13th (Fri.)

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2. Nikka Whisky Miyagikyo Distillery Tour (Miyagi)

Visit the sacred grounds of whisky, Miyagikyo Distillery, and learn about the Nikka Whisky manufacturing process. Enjoy a tasting of five types of whisky exclusive to the distillery, making this a fun experience for everyone from beginners to whisky connoisseurs.

● Minimum boarding staff: 5

● Application closed: 2 days ago

*The event decision will be made on the following schedule. (If the minimum number of participants is not exceeded by the following dates, the tour will be cancelled.

・1st: 12/10 (Tue.) Operation Decision 12/2 (Mon.)

・2nd: 12/12 (Thu.) Operation Decision 12/4 (Wed.)

・3rd: 12/17 (Tue.) Operation Decision 12/9 (Mon.)

・4th: 12/19 (Thu.) Operation Decision 12/11 (Wed.)

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3. Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery Special Experience Tour (Hokkaido)

We will visit Yoichi Distillery, a place chosen by Masataka Taketsuru, the "father of Japanese whiskey." After a special lunch using ingredients from Hokkaido, we will tour valuable facilities such as the kiln tower, which is designated as an important cultural property. In addition to whiskey tasting, you can also enjoy the experience of blending your own original whiskey, making it a luxurious day.

● Minimum boarding staff: 6

● Application closed: 2 days ago

*The event decision will be made on the following schedule. (If the minimum number of participants is not exceeded by the following dates, the tour will be cancelled.

・1st: 1/20 (Mon.) Operation Decision 1/10 (Fri.)

・2nd: 1/21 (Tue.) Operation Decision 1/13 (Mon.)

・3rd: 1/27 (Mon.) Operation Decision 1/17 (Fri.)

・4th: 1/28 (Tue.) Operation Decision 1/20 (Mon.)

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These tours allow you to experience the depth of Japan's proud brewing techniques and culture. From tours of factories and distilleries to tastings and gourmet food, enjoy a special experience that allows you to fully appreciate the charm of Japanese sake brewing with all five senses.