Tokyo: Mt. Fuji 5th St. & Hakushu Distillery Whisky Museum

Tokyo: Mt. Fuji 5th St. & Hakushu Distillery Whisky Museum - The Tokyo-to-Fuji push: what the ride is really for

Fuji and whisky in one sharp day. I like how this trip stacks two very different thrills: the Mt. Fuji 5th Station road climb to about 2,300 m, and the choice-based Hakushu whisky tastings at Suntory. You get guided context on what you’re seeing, plus a real chance to steer your own tasting experience on … Read more

Kyoto 1 Day Suntory Yamazaki Distillery Tour and Asahi Art Museum

Kyoto 1 Day Suntory Yamazaki Distillery Tour and Asahi Art Museum - Suntory Yamazaki MONOZUKURI tour in English with real tasting time

A hard ticket, wrapped in art and whisky. This Kyoto outing pairs an English Yamazaki distillery experience with Asahi’s Monet Water Lilies collection, plus you get a gift at the end. The biggest catch is the distillery entry is lottery-based, and the walking includes a very steep hill, so comfy shoes are non-negotiable. I like … Read more