Hokkaido Gin Distillery Tour & Tasting | EAT! MEET! JAPAN
"Visit the distillery that's developing Hokkaido’s craft gin culture from the ground up."
The permafrost found in the Daisetsuzan mountain range is some of the last in Japan. Through these mountains winds the Ishikari river system, feeding a rich, wild environment where the heart of Hokkaido lies. Within these rarified and untouched wilds is a distillery aiming to infuse the flavors of Japan's great north into a single drop.
Inspired by the natural treasures of Hokkaido, Takasu Distillery uses local agricultural produce and herbs to craft its botanical gins. In addition to being Japan's northernmost distillery, the gin made here has been praised for its quality and spirit ― both literal and metaphorical.
Small distilleries like Takasu usually have charming quirks, which guests will discover on a brief tour of the facilities. Then, it's time to sample the product with a relaxed tasting session. Sip on premium cocktails while taking in the evocative landscapes just outside. Each drink is meant to reflect Hokkaido's bountiful lands.
But the highlight of your visit will be a workshop where you can pick the herbs and other ingredients that move your soul and use them to craft a one-of-a-kind gin. You'll even be able to harvest ingredients like blueberries, coriander, wheat, and more, which are grown nearby.
Inspired by the natural treasures of Hokkaido, Takasu Distillery uses local agricultural produce and herbs to craft its botanical gins. In addition to being Japan's northernmost distillery, the gin made here has been praised for its quality and spirit ― both literal and metaphorical.
Small distilleries like Takasu usually have charming quirks, which guests will discover on a brief tour of the facilities. Then, it's time to sample the product with a relaxed tasting session. Sip on premium cocktails while taking in the evocative landscapes just outside. Each drink is meant to reflect Hokkaido's bountiful lands.
But the highlight of your visit will be a workshop where you can pick the herbs and other ingredients that move your soul and use them to craft a one-of-a-kind gin. You'll even be able to harvest ingredients like blueberries, coriander, wheat, and more, which are grown nearby.
Highlights
- Join an intimate cocktail hour with views of the Hokkaido mountains
- Get to drink one of the prefecture's top craft gins
- Make a one-of-a-kind gin with your favorite ingredients
Inclusions
- Distillery tour
- Cocktail tasting session
- Custom craft gin workshop
Location
- Line 18, Takasu-cho, Kamikawa-gun, Hokkaido 071-1258, Japan
Contact
Food Cultures Office, Overseas Market Development and Food Cultures Division, Food Industry Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Tel:+81-3-3502-5516
