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Natural Water Sanctuary Nikko Kirifuri

Our Natural Water Sanctuary Nikko Kirifuri is located in the water-source conservation area of Suntory Malting Ltd. The area provides the water that is essential for producing malt, which is essential for making Suntory whisky and beer.

We are working with experts from various fields to develop this forest.

The characteristics of our Natural Water Sanctuary Nikko Kirifuri and Suntory's efforts there will be updated in due course.

Agreement start date: March 2015

Area: About 154 ha

Applicable plant: Suntory Malting Ltd.

Sanctuary Details

Natural Water Sanctuary Nikko Kirifuri

Location: Joukei, Tokorono, Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture

Area: About 154 ha

Agreement date: March 2015

Agreement period: 30 years

An agreement on “Forest Stewardship Activities for Suntory Natural Water Sanctuary Nikko Kirifuri” was signed with Tochigi Prefecture and Nikko City.

Certification Information

Our Natural Water Sanctuary Nikko Kirifuri was certified in 2023 as an Other Effective area-based Conservation Measures (OECM)*.
*These are areas recognized by Japan’s Ministry of the Environment as regions where biodiversity conservation is being effectively promoted through private sector efforts.

See the list of Natural Water Sanctuaries across Japan

About Suntory Group

As a global leader in the beverage industry, Suntory Group aims to inspire the brilliance of life, by creating rich experiences for people, in harmony with nature. Sustained by the gifts of nature and water, the Group offers a uniquely diverse portfolio of products, from award-winning Japanese whiskies Yamazaki and Hibiki, iconic American whiskies Jim Beam and Maker's Mark, canned ready-to-drink -196 (minus one-nine-six), The Premium Malt's beer, Japanese wine Tomi, and the world-famous Château Lagrange. Its brand collection also includes non-alcoholic favorites Orangina, Lucozade, Oasis, BOSS coffee, Suntory Tennensui water, TEA+ Oolong Tea, and V energy drink, as well as popular health and wellness product Sesamin EX.
Founded as a family-owned business in 1899 in Osaka, Japan, Suntory Group has grown into a global company operating throughout the Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia and Oceania, with an annual revenue (excluding excise taxes) of $20.3 billion in 2024. Its 41,357 employees worldwide draw upon the unique blend of Japanese artisanship and global tastes to explore new product categories and markets.
For more information, visit www.suntory.com and Drink Smart.

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About Suntory Group

As a global leader in the beverage industry, Suntory Group aims to inspire the brilliance of life, by creating rich experiences for people, in harmony with nature. Sustained by the gifts of nature and water, the Group offers a uniquely diverse portfolio of products, from award-winning Japanese whiskies Yamazaki and Hibiki, iconic American whiskies Jim Beam and Maker's Mark, canned ready-to-drink -196 (minus one-nine-six), The Premium Malt's beer, Japanese wine Tomi, and the world-famous Château Lagrange. Its brand collection also includes non-alcoholic favorites Orangina, Lucozade, Oasis, BOSS coffee, Suntory Tennensui water, TEA+ Oolong Tea, and V energy drink, as well as popular health and wellness product Sesamin EX.
Founded as a family-owned business in 1899 in Osaka, Japan, Suntory Group has grown into a global company operating throughout the Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia and Oceania, with an annual revenue (excluding excise taxes) of $20.3 billion in 2024. Its 41,357 employees worldwide draw upon the unique blend of Japanese artisanship and global tastes to explore new product categories and markets.
For more information, visit www.suntory.com and Drink Smart.