Japan is starting to adjust to the new of living with COVID-19. This article tracks the re-opening dates for tours at some of the country's major whisky distilleries
Last updated September 28, 2020 12:49PM JST
- Suntory Yamazaki Distillery - currently closed
- Suntory Hakushu Distillery - currently closed
- Nikka Yoichi Distillery - open from July 17
- Nikka Miyagikyo Distillery - open from July 17
- Kirin Fuji Gotemba Distillery - open from September 15 (for residents of Shizuoka prefecture only)
- Gaiaflow Shizuoka Distillery - open from June 19
- Kanosuke Distillery - open from June 19
- Mars Whisky Tsunuki Distillery - open from September 5
- Mars Whisky Shinshu Distillery - open from September 11
- Sasanokawa Asaka Distillery - currently closed
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