Shinshiro, Aichi, Japan｜Okumikawa Distillery

At first, when I heard that it was a distillery, I thought it was whiskey, but it was more of an aroma. This distillery has an experience corner, a sales corner, and a cafe, and I love the atmosphere of all of them, so I keep coming back. The reason why the atmosphere is so good is because it is located in a beautiful forest where you can hear the clear sound of the Itashiki River. I like the aromas that are distilled here. It is characterized by the use of local materials such as shikimi, which is known for Buddhist flowers, kuromoji, which is the source of toothpicks, and mandarin oranges. It has a slightly unusual scent, but it seems to have purifying power, so I'd like to use it. My favorite is the cafe where you can enjoy the view of the river and trees. I often get this mint latte. The soft and gentle mint scent will soothe you. It's the season of fresh greenery, so the greenery is truly beautiful, and the Itashiki River flowing through it creates a relaxing space. It's also fun to have the Iida Line pass by from time to time. I haven't had lunch yet, so I think I'll have lunch next time.

We sell aroma oil, tea, etc. I bought it because there was a rare oil. You can also eat in the back of the store, but it wasn't meal time, so I don't know what it tastes like.

A shop that distills essential oils using their own products. The inside of the shop is comfortable and smells very good. There are many products such as herbal teas and essential oils. Inside, there is an essential oil spray of Aoshino, and you can enjoy a unique scent here. The cafe inside the store also has a menu that uses locally caught ingredients, so it is a very good facility to enjoy Oku Mikawa. According to the information the staff told me, there was a bridge nearby, and I had a great time with the view of the river and the railroad tracks from there. I will visit again. I want to try making essential oils next time.