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5 hrneeds an 11h call5.0★ · 2 reviewsNon-refundablePrivate

Tour of Nikka Whisky Miyagikyo Distillery & Tasting by Taxi

A private afternoon by taxi from Sendai Station to Osaki Hachimangu and the Nikka Miyagikyo whisky distillery for a tour and tasting.

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Duration
5 hr
From pickup or the meeting point and back
Your call needs
11+ hours
Incl. getting ashore and the hour before all-aboard
Price
From US$211 per person
Non-refundable · as of 26 Sep 2026
Group
Private · up to 3
Reserved taxi stand, Sendai Station west exit, 12:30
Why it is on this site
  • The taxi, admission and an English-speaking guide are included, so no one in your party has to drive after the tasting.
  • The distillery visit runs about 140 minutes, with a production tour and tasting.
  • It stops at Osaki Hachimangu, a National Treasure shrine, on the way.
Best for

Whisky drinkers aged 20 or over on a call that runs into the evening.

Think twice if

All sales are final, and there are only two reviews. The start is fixed at 12:30 at Sendai Station and it runs about five hours, so you need to be back at the ship around 18:30 — check your all-aboard before paying. Lunch is excluded.

What the operator lists

The day, stop by stop

  1. Sendai Station · 30 minA driver and an English-speaking guide will be waiting for you at the cab stand at the west exit of Sendai Station at 12:30 p.m. with a board with your name on it Arrive at Osaki Hachimangu Shrine in approximately 20 to 30 minutes after departing from Sendai Station West Exi
  2. Osaki Hachiman Shrine · 20 minOn the way to the distillery, stop by Osaki Hachimangu, a national treasure. Then we will take around 1 hour to get to out next point.
  3. Nikka Whisky Sendai Factory Miyagikyo Distillery · 2 hr 20 minEnjoy a whisky tasting at Nikka Whisky Miyagikyo Distiller and great experience to get up close with the entire whisky production process. * Start distillery tour (70 minutes) * Distillery through video (10 minutes) * Distillery facility tour (30 minutes) * Tasting (up to 20 minutes) * Shoppingtime（10minutes）
Included
  • Taxi
  • Admission fee
  • English guide
Not included
  • Lunch

Cancellation: All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations. Run by H.I.S.Co., Ltd..

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Booked through Viator (a Tripadvisor company). There is rarely a tour desk at the pier, so book before you sail.

Tour of Nikka Whisky Miyagikyo Distillery & Tasting by Taxi5.0★ · 2 reviews · Private · up to 3From US$211 per personCheck dates →

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Quick answers

Before you book

Is the Tour of Nikka Whisky Miyagikyo Distillery & Tasting by Taxi worth it from the Sendai–Shiogama cruise port?

A private afternoon by taxi from Sendai Station to Osaki Hachimangu and the Nikka Miyagikyo whisky distillery for a tour and tasting. Best for: Whisky drinkers aged 20 or over on a call that runs into the evening.

How long a port call do I need for this tour?

About 11 hours. The tour runs 5 hr; add half an hour to get off the ship and keep the hour before all-aboard free. Fixed 12:30 start at Sendai Station: leave the quay by about 11:45, and book only if all-aboard is 19:00 or later.

Can I cancel if my ship skips the port?

The operator's policy: All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations. The operator may cancel for bad weather, with a refund.

What should I know before booking?

All sales are final, and there are only two reviews. The start is fixed at 12:30 at Sendai Station and it runs about five hours, so you need to be back at the ship around 18:30 — check your all-aboard before paying. Lunch is excluded.

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