Kobe Distillery Visitor & Tasting Center to Pre-open May 2, Grand Open May 9, 2026

Growthars Inc. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture) is pleased to announce that the 'Kobe Distillery Visitor & Tasting Center' (located on the 1st floor of the Flower Building within Kobe Fruit and Flower Park Osawa) will have its pre-opening on Saturday, May 2, 2026, and its grand opening on Saturday, May 9, 2026.

This facility is a new hub designed to promote the appeal of a comprehensive craft distillery producing whisky, brandy, and gin through an 'experiential' approach. In addition to tours, tastings, and shopping, we will offer numerous 'interactive contents' in which visitors can participate directly.

### A New Value: The 'Experiential Distillery'
Kobe Distillery was born against the backdrop of reviving the distilling culture that once vanished after the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake. At this center, we provide a space where you can enjoy the depth of distilled spirits with all five senses, alongside the story of its revival. It is more than just a tour facility; we deliver a special time for each guest through 'memorable experiences.'

### Main Interactive Content
- **Distillery Tour (Reservation Required)**
You can learn about the charm of craft spirits by observing the actual manufacturing process up close. Please come and see one of Japan's largest direct-fire stills.
- **Tasting & Bottle Sales**
You can taste and purchase whisky, brandy, and gin produced at Kobe Distillery. We also plan to roll out original goods, limited edition items, and the 'Do-in-cho' (Copper Stamp Book), a project for visiting distilleries across Japan.
- **Exhibition Area**
You can see a 300L capacity hybrid still up close and enjoy commemorative photo spots.

### Contents Scheduled for Sequential Rollout
- **Visitor & Tasting Center Exclusive Products**
Items only available here will be introduced gradually.
- **My Whisky Experience**
An experiential program where you bottle your favorite whisky and attach the label yourself, creating the only original bottle of its kind in the world.
- **Bottle Engraving Experience**
A service where you can engrave names or messages on glass bottles, perfect for anniversaries or gifts.
- **Exhibition Space introducing Kobe Distillery’s history and initiatives**
Scheduled to open from autumn, showcasing the journey from its founding to current efforts.

### Pre-opening Exclusive Offer: Free Tote Bag!
During the pre-opening period (May 2 – May 6, 2026), visitors who purchase over 5,000 yen (excluding tax) will receive a 'KOBE GIN Original Tote Bag' (limited to the first 50 people each day).

### Pre-opening Period
May 2, 2026 (Sat) – May 8, 2026 (Fri)
Hours: 11:00 – 18:00
*Original tote bag gift for purchases of 5,000 yen+ (tax excl.) for the first 50 people daily!
*Some services may be limited during this time. Closed on May 7.

### Grand Opening
May 9, 2026 (Sat)
Hours: 11:00 – 18:00
Closed: Every Wednesday

### Future Outlook
Through this facility, Kobe Distillery aims to promote distilling culture 'from Kobe to the world,' contributing to the enhancement of Japanese craft spirits and regional revitalization. We aim to grow as a new landmark merging tourism, experience, and culture.

**[Facility Overview]**
Name: Kobe Distillery Visitor & Tasting Center
Location: Kobe Fruit and Flower Park Osawa Flower Building 1F, 2150 Kamiosawa, Ozo-cho, Kita-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 651-1522
Pre-open: May 2, 2026, 11:00~
Grand Open: May 9, 2026, 11:00~

**[Inquiries]**
Store Manager: Hyuo Yo
TEL: 078-201-0134
(Inquiries before opening: Growthars Inc. 078-855-7631)