Private day trip · Day trip from Tokyo
From Tokyo: Hakushu Whisky & Gorge Customizable Tour
Tour the Suntory Hakushu whisky distillery in the Southern Alps forest with a tasting, then walk beside the clear water of the Ojiragawa Gorge.
Private · your group only◆10 hours◆Up to 6 guests◆Pickup included
Road-day snapshot
This is your private tour, so the route is flexible: tell us if you want to skip a stop, stay longer somewhere or add a place nearby.
The experience
A private journey, thoughtfully paced
Hakushu Distillery stands in a large forest at the foot of Mt Kaikoma in Yamanashi. The whisky is made with soft water that comes from the granite of the Southern Alps. This about 10 hour day trip takes you there in your own van.
On the guided distillery tour you see the mash tuns, the wooden washbacks and the copper stills, then you finish with a tasting. Your tour ticket is included. Your driver never drinks. Non-drinkers and anyone under 20 can join the tour without the tasting as a non-alcoholic option, and enjoy the forest and the spring water instead. This tour is about alcohol and is not halal.
After the distillery we drive a few minutes to the Ojiragawa Gorge. The river runs over white granite, and the water is a clear blue-green. A forest path follows the river past small waterfalls and pools. You walk at an easy pace for about one hour. The small entry fee is included.
Lunch is not included. Your guide can suggest a place near the distillery. On the way back to Tokyo, on clear days, you can see the peaks of the Southern Alps and Mount Fuji from the road.
This is a private tour. Only your group. One family or group of 1 to 6 people per van, never shared with strangers. Your driver-guide speaks English, and also Hindi and Urdu.
If the Hakushu Distillery tour is closed or cancelled on your date, you can take a full refund of your booking, guaranteed. If you prefer, we can instead walk the Ojiragawa Gorge longer and visit a sake brewery or spring water spot in Hokuto.
Choose with confidence
Is this the right journey for your group?
Excellent fit if
- Tour the Hakushu whisky distillery in the Southern Alps forest
- See the copper stills and wooden washbacks
- Taste Hakushu whisky at the source (non-drinkers can skip)
- Walk the blue-green Ojiragawa Gorge over white granite
- Fresh mountain air, about 2 hours from Tokyo
Said plainly
Distillery tours must be reserved and can sell out. The distillery closes over New Year and on some maintenance days. Guests must be 20 or older to taste whisky. The gorge path has uneven rocks. Wear good walking shoes. This day trip takes about 10 hours including driving. If the Hakushu Distillery tour is closed or cancelled on your date, you can take a full refund of your booking, guaranteed. If you prefer, we can instead walk the Ojiragawa Gorge longer and visit a sake brewery or spring water spot in Hokuto. Dietary needs can be added in the booking form.
Your day
Suggested itinerary
Times are approximate. Your driver-guide adjusts the order for traffic, weather, opening hours and the best light.
Tour the Hakushu whisky distillery in the Southern Alps forest
See the copper stills and wooden washbacks
Taste Hakushu whisky at the source (non-drinkers can skip)
Walk the blue-green Ojiragawa Gorge over white granite
Fresh mountain air, about 2 hours from Tokyo
What is covered
What you see is what you pay
Ours — included
- Private van and English-speaking driver-guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in central Tokyo
- All parking, fuel and road tolls
- Hakushu Distillery guided tour with tasting
- Ojiragawa Gorge entry fee
Yours — paid on the day
- Meals and drinks unless listed as included
- Gratuities, which are never expected in Japan
- Optional whisky purchases at the distillery shop
Good to know
Before you book
Languages
English, Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi
Pickup
Pickup and drop-off at your Tokyo hotel or accommodation (23 wards).
Group and vehicle
Private for up to 6 guests. Enter adults, children, infants and child seats separately at booking.
Dietary and mobility needs
Halal, vegetarian, allergy, walking or other practical requests go in your booking notes and are planned before the day.
Questions
Frequently asked
Can we change the route on the day?
Yes. It is a private tour in our own van, so your driver-guide can skip, extend or add stops where time allows.
Is the price per person?
No. The price is for your whole private group of up to 6 people, including the van, fuel, tolls, parking and your driver-guide.
What is the cancellation policy?
Cancel at least 24 hours before departure for an automatic full refund to the original payment method. Within 24 hours, contact us directly so we can help. If a typhoon or official weather warning stops the trip, we offer a new date or a full refund. For a GetYourGuide booking, the terms shown on that booking apply.
Somewhere else in mind?
Any destination in Japan
If this route is not exactly what you need, tell us the destination, dates and group. We confirm the plan and the exact price before any payment is taken.
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