Hyogo Eigashima Sake Brewery and Whisky Distillery Experience

Begin at the sake brewery, where you'll learn how sake is made from rice, water, koji, and yeast. Walk through the brewing facilities and discover each stage of production, from fermentation to pressing, while learning how traditional methods create distinctive flavors. Next, visit White Oak Distillery, one of Japan's oldest whisky producers, licensed since 1919. Explore the distillation facilities and learn how Japanese whisky is crafted and matured. Visit the barrel warehouse to see whisky aging in bourbon, sherry, wine, and rare Japanese chestnut casks, and discover how each barrel shapes the whisky's character. Finish with a guided tasting of locally produced sake and single malt whisky, along with the natural brewing water used in production. Gain a deeper understanding of how local water, climate, ingredients, and craftsmanship come together to create the unique character of both beverages in this immersive brewery and distillery experience.