I went in November 2022 and got to enjoy the autumn colors. When I went, there was a lady selling grilled corn–warm and delicious so be sure to get that while you’re there (cash only)! There are vending machines a little past the bathroom as well as a few benches for seating at the viewpoint. You can see so much of Sendai and just sit at the benches and enjoy the view. This was my first trip to Sendai and this place is a must go!! The view of Sendai alone is worth it but seeing the ruins of the old castle walls and walking around the area is amazing as well. Just remember, it might seem long way to go but just going from Osaka to Kyoto is going to take you longer and to me those cities are right next to each other. During the tour they tell you there's three types of Yoichi that they blend to make the single malt (it's my understanding that they sort the barrels into different flavor categories) and I had a taste of the Peaty and Salty was worth tasting on its own. I'd recommend finding a non-driving way to get there so you can taste a little of everything. Where else can you even find Taketsuru 12, 17, and 21 and when I went the short pour of 21 was only ¥500! There was even a special edition Taketsuru that was ¥7,000 for a very short pour and I was glad I tried it. There's a small bar where you can get short pours of Nikka for very little money. I've heard that the VIP tour gets to see a barrel being charred, but you have to be a VIP in the minds of Nikka Whiskey, not in your own mind. You don't even get to see the Coffey still, though they will point out the building.
Miyagi to tokyo windows#
You have to look at things through windows and a lot of what goes on in a distillery is just looking at pipes and tanks. The humidity in the area is oppressive, and one of the Japanese tourists told me the area was picked in part for the humidity and how it would help create a great whiskey. I did it on a day where it was probably 33☌ and I'd already gone to see Yamadera. It's 40+ minutes on the train from Sendai and then if you're not there during the weekend you have another 30-40 minutes walking to get into the hall. I understand how people are up and down about the factory tour.
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