The Classic Japan Whisky Tour: April 9-18, 2027
Charles Grabitzky, aka @whiskey_traveling on Instagram, will be leading his 8th Tour to Japan! Charles started taking groups to Japan in 2018 and since then, the country has blown up with new distilleries and incredible experiences. He started the Rascal + Thorn in 2014 with the goal of bringing people to whisky-making regions to have incredible, educational experiences. Japan has it all! Great whisky, culture and food. And this tour incorporates the best of the best in Central Japan.
Charles has led well over 30 whiskey tours around the world. Travel is his passion and making sure that his groups are comfortable and well taken care of is the essence of a Rascal + Thorn tour.
Distillery Visits
This is a whisky tour and distillery visits are the key experience. We will visit some of the best in the central part of Japan. This is an off-the-beaten path trip. Our group will be spend 9 nights traveling around many areas. Because of the limited group size, Charles will be able to showcase these distilleries with more elevated experiences. We stay in Tokyo, Chichibu, the Japanese Alps, Shizuoka and Kyoto.
Some of the distilleries on this trip include Chichibu, Komoro, Mars Komagatake, Hakushu, Shizuoka, Akashi and more! It will be a really great excursion in some beautiful parts of Japan.
Other Cultural Excursions
Japan is whisky heaven, but it is also one of the most beautiful countries on earth! On this trip you will visit some beautiful places and take it all in. It’s important to add some cultural sightseeing as well, and this trip will be a nice balance between both whisky and culture.
And food! We will be sure to reserve spots at some of our favorite dining establishments.
Distilleries
Chichibu, Komoro, Mars Komagatake, Hakushu, Shizuoka, Akashi and more!
Excursions
Wasabi Farm
Natural wonders of the Japanese Alps
Special Tastings
Other cultural sights
**Please note, this itinerary is subject to change.
Friday – Group meets in Tokyo for one night. Welcome dinner and Aloha Whisky Bar.
Saturday – Depart for Chichibu for 2 nights. Evening at the Highlander Inn. Whisky bars.
Sunday – Chichibu Distillery visit. Temples, sightseeing and whisky bars.
Monday – Depart Chichibu via private bus for the Japanese Alps and a 2-night stay in Kiyosato. Visit the Komoro Distillery along the way.
Tuesday – Day trip to Mars Komagatake Distillery.
Wednesday – Depart Kiyosato for Shizuoka for one night. Morning visit to Hakashu Distillery. Afternoon Wasabi Farm visit.
Thursday – Morning visit to Shizuoka Distillery. Depart Shizuoka for Kyoto for 3 nights.
Friday – Akashi Eigashima Distillery visit. Afternoon sightseeing and cultural immersion.
Saturday – Day trip to Osaka for cultural visit.
Sunday – Departure from Kyoto – end of tour.
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$4995 USD PER PERSON (DOUBLE OCCUPANCY)
LIMITED TO 12 GUESTS MAXIMUM
A deposit of $1495 is due to secure a place on the trip.
Reservations are taken on a first-come / first-serve basis. Limited spaces available on this trip and it will fill up due to the size of the group and popularity of this destination.
Single Supplement $1500
Final payment is due 90 days prior to the start of the tour. Please contact us for a Reservation Form or to ask any questions about the trip. We look forward to traveling with you!
**Please note, this itinerary is subject to change.
