At the Echigo Yakuso Distillery, located adjacent to the Echigo Yakuso Head Office in Niigata Prefecture,
OPEN DAY is held on a limited date for the general public.
In 2025, Echigo Yakuso Distillery won a special award, the "Best Japanese Craft Gin Distillery Award" at the Tokyo Whiskey & Spirits Competition, one of the largest liquor competitions in Asia.
The factory is normally closed to the public, but will be open to the public on the Open Day.
In addition to a tour of the distillery, a workshop to experience the world of "THE HERBALIST YASO" will be held on the day of the event, where participants can try their hand at blending their own original gin.
Enjoy the special time of creating your own unique bottle, while taking a closer look at the fragrance and ingredients.
We invite you to experience the depth of distillation firsthand at this location.
If the number of applicants exceeds the capacity, a lottery will be held.
We sincerely look forward to your participation.
The "Echigo Herb Distillery OPEN DAY" has been popular every time,
We are now accepting applications for the March 14 (Sat.) event.
This event is [advance reservation required].
Please see below for details.
Event Details
【【Factory Tour]
Our staff will carefully guide you through the distillery so that you can enjoy the distillery without missing a beat.
【【workshop]
You can blend your own bottle of gin based on "YASO GIN Extra Herbal". You can take the finished gin home with you.
【【store]
Tastings of past limited edition products and merchandise will be available for purchase.
Welcome drink will be served. The contents will be announced on the day of the event.
In addition to alcoholic beverages, we will also be selling clothing and other goods.
■ Location
Echigo Herb Distillery
73 Oaza-Kozaruya, Joetsu City, Niigata 942-0055, Japan
A shuttle bus is available.
For customers who use the shuttle bus
Please arrive by the following time.
Part 1: Meet at Joetsu Myoko Station West Exit Rotary 10:30
Part 2: Meet at Joetsu Myoko Station West Exit Rotary at 14:30
Customers who do not use the courtesy bus】】 【Customers who do not use the courtesy bus
Please be there before the event time.
Please be punctual. Please contact us in advance in case you will be late.
TEL 025-544-3050
Timetable
Two parts, about 2 hours each
Part 1 11:00-13:30
Part 2 15:00-17:20
■Number of persons
36 for 1 section 36 for 2 sections
(on) a subscription basis
*If the number of applicants exceeds the limit, a lottery will be held.
■ Fees
One person: 6,380 yen (tax included)
For the price of a bottle of gin, you can enjoy a "blending experience," "factory tour," and "tasting experience" all in one value-priced workshop.
Payment Method
Payment for the participation fee will be made in advance.
The URL to purchase participation tickets will be emailed with the results announcement.
Purchase must be made by Friday, March 6.
Application period
Friday, January 30, 12:00 noon to Monday, February 9, 12:00 noon
Results will be announced on Friday, February 13.
How to make a reservation
Please fill out the reservation form below to apply.
■Others
Since alcoholic beverages will be served, the event is limited to those who are 20 years old or older. For safety reasons, we do not allow anyone under 20 years of age to attend the event.
If you are making a reservation for a group, the representative person should make a reservation for the number of participants.
Please refer to the following page for the precautions regarding photography and videography on the day of the event.
https://yaso80gin.jp/open_factory/
Due to preparation, please enter the venue 10 minutes prior to the start of the event. Thank you for your understanding.
Cancellation of Reservations
Please contact us by phone (TEL 025-544-3050) or e-mail at least 3 days prior to the event.
Cancellations made after that date will incur a cancellation fee.
Please check our cancellation policy at the time of booking.
We are sincerely looking forward to your reservation. Please come and experience THE HERBALIST YASO!
