To celebrate the release of KOMORO ORIGIN, “First Release Week” will be held from Saturday, November 7 to Sunday, November 15, 2026. Over these nine days, experiences at Komoro Distillery and special programs at shops and facilities throughout the city will be connected by the “Komoro Special Shuttle Bus,” allowing visitors to enjoy exploring the city of Komoro.

Participating shops and facilities will offer a variety of special programs, including limited-time menus, collaborative products with Komoro Distillery, and other opportunities to experience the food and culture of Komoro.

Connecting these experiences is the shuttle bus, which links the area around Komoro Station with the distillery and various locations throughout the city. Without having to worry about driving, you can enjoy a drink at the distillery together with local food and a walk around the city. Hop off at any stop that catches your interest and discover what autumn in Komoro has to offer.

For visitors coming from Karuizawa, Shinano Railway’s digital ticket, the “Komoro Distillery First Release Commemorative Pass,” is also available. The pass includes a round-trip ticket between Karuizawa and Komoro as well as a shuttle bus ticket, and you can choose from two options depending on your plans: one with a distillery experience and one without.

If you have already purchased an experience ticket for Komoro Distillery (which includes a shuttle bus ticket), you can purchase the pass without the distillery experience and receive a Newborn whisky tasting ticket instead of an additional shuttle bus ticket.

For details on special programs around the city, shuttle bus schedules, and the commemorative pass, please see the links below and use them to help plan your visit.

▶︎ Details on special programs in Komoro and the Komoro Special Shuttle Bus
▶︎ Details on Shinano Railway’s “Komoro Distillery First Release Commemorative Pass” (Official PDF)

We sincerely look forward to welcoming you.