Bandai Town, located in the Aizu region of Fukushima Prefecture, is set against the majestic backdrop of Mount Aizu Bandai and surrounded by the vast natural beauty of Lake Inawashiro. In the early Heian period (794–1185), the renowned monk Tokuitsu founded Enichi Temple in this area. The temple complex once housed 300 monks and thousands of warrior monks, spreading across the foothills and earning the region its reputation as a sacred place. Though Enichi Temple was destroyed during an invasion by the Sengoku-era warlord Masamune Date, its ruins still lie quietly within the deep green forests. Since the time of Saint Tokuitsu, for over a thousand years, the forests at the base of Mount Bandai have been filled with pure air and pristine water. This land, with its ideal conditions for whisky-making, may indeed have been destined for such a purpose.

Mount Aizu Bandai (1816m), also known as 'the ladder of rocks to the heavens,' is an active volcano that continues to show signs of life. The front face of the mountain, Omote Bandai, displays a beautiful shape, while on the other side, Ura Bandai, rugged craters stretch across the landscape, and countless lakes and ponds formed by past eruptions connect in a chain. Such a dynamic and varied natural environment is rare, and the area has been designated as Bandai-Asahi National Park. The mountain, protected by strict conservation efforts, is a source of pride and emotional support for the people of Aizu. It is at the western foot of this Fatherly Mountain that the Tenkyo Distillery was born.

Lake Inawashiro, the fourth largest lake in Japan and boasting the highest water quality in Japan due to its outstanding clarity, is a mother lake that nurtures life. Located at a high altitude, the water from Lake Inawashiro, which can be compared to a gigantic water pot, flows through the Asaka Canal, irrigates the entire Koriyama region, and then flows into the Aizu Basin, bringing bountiful crops. Lake Inawashiro is also known as Tenkyo Lake because of its beauty that reflects the sky like a mirror. The name of the whiskey “Tenkyo” was given to us from this mother lake.

Among the springs located at the western foot of Mount Bandai, where the Tenkyo Distillery stands, Ryugasawa Spring is especially notable, having been selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Famous Waters. It is said that the water, flowing continuously from between the massive rocks formed by the active volcanic activity of the Bandai and Nekoma mountain range, has never dried up, even during severe droughts. The area's rich natural environment, cold climate, and pristine water provide the perfect conditions for nurturing 'the water of life'.