Ferguson Whisky Tours “Japan 2013!” – Japanese Whisky News
“Starting at the Tokyo fish market on Sunday May 19th, we will spend the following 10 days soaking up Japan’s history and whisky culture. Participants will visit Japan’s most respected and interesting distilleries as well as some world famous whisky bars. We will make stops in Kyoto, Osaka, Sapporo and Sendai, and will even spend a night at a traditional Japanese Onsen.
May 18th Saturday
Arrive Tokyo
Accommodation: Tokyo
May 19th Sunday
Tokyo Fish Market
Imperial Gardens
Harajuku District
Whisky Bars/SMWS Tokyo
Accommodation: Tokyo
May 20th Monday
Ueno Park
National Museum
Senso-ji Temple
Whisky Bars
Accommodation: Tokyo
May 21st Tuesday
Train from Ikebukuro to Seibu Chichibu
Chichibu Distillery
More Tokyo Sights
Accommodation: Tokyo
May 22nd Wednesday
Train from JR Shinjuku to Kobuchizawa
Hakushu Distillery
Train to Kyoto
Accommodation: Kyoto
May 23rd Thursday
Kyoto Zen Gardens
Kyoto Ancient Capital
Kyoto Temples – Fushumi Inari Etc
Accommodation: Kyoto
May 24th Friday
Yamazaki Distillery
Nara Buddha?(for discussion by entire party)
Accommodation: Osaka
May 25th Saturday
Himeji Castle 1 1/2hr each way
Osaka Castle
Other Osaka Sights
Accommodation: Osaka
May 26th Sunday
Fly to Sapporo Hokkaido
Sapporo Brewery
Hokkaido Sights
Accommodation: Sapporo
May 27th Monday
Yoichi Distillery
Noboribetsu Onsen Resort
Accommodation: Noboribetsu Onsen
May 28th Tuesday
Fly to Sendai
Sendai/Miyagikyo Distillery
Train to Tokyo
Tour Ending Dinner in Tokyo
Accommodation: Tokyo
Estimated Price for the Tour – Price drops with additional participants.
– Group of 4 – $7240/person
– Group of 6 – $6367/person
– Group of 8 – $5902/person
– Price based on double occupancy.
– Single traveler supplement is $1500.00 additional.
– Price includes:
- 11 nights of accommodation
- ANA Flight Pass – We have two flights between Osaka and Sapporo as well as Sapporo and Tokyo
- Japan Rail Pass – We will be using rail to travel around the rest of the country.
- All Additional Transport – I will rent a vehicle or hire a van for Hokkaido depending on the number of participannts.
- All Visitor Attractions
- All Distillery Costs
- Tour Ending Dinner in Tokyo
– Price does not include:
- Meals
- Drinks
- Gratuities Along the Way
- Flights
– Deposit: I require a $2000.00/person deposit from all interested parties prior to making the reservations.
– Confirmed final total will be announced three weeks before departure.
– The balance of the trip cost will be due two weeks prior to travel.
I am also offering a side trip to Taiwan to visit the Kavalan distillery.
