Originally Posted by
764toHI
Is the Hakushu distillery worth a visit? Alternatively, do tours of the Yamazaki distillery open up (I'm looking at mid-November which appears to be fully booked...)?
Yes, people cancel all the time so they open up frequently. You can also go for a tasting without booking a tour.
I personally prefer the Hakushu Distillery as it's much less crowded.