This distillery was established in 1934 by Masataka Taketsuru, the father of Japanese whiskey. In the distillery, visitors can learn how whiskey is made and the process of whiskey production in a rich natural setting with buildings reminiscent of Scotland. You can also visit a museum exhibiting the history of whiskey and Nikka's origins, as well as a part of the private residence where Taketsuru and his wife Rita lived.

In January 2023, the former Whiskey Museum will complete the second phase of construction and fully reopen as the "Nikka Museum. In addition, the waiting room was reborn as a visitor center.