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Inside Shochu Distillery and Tasting with a Local Expert 20% OFF
Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan
$227.72
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Inside Shochu Distillery and Tasting with a Local Expert takes you on a unique journey through Amami Oshima's kokuto shochu production. With insights from an expert, this tour reveals the cultural significance of this exclusive Japanese spirit.
- 🍶 Join John, a certified shochu and sake specialist, for a hands-on tour of Amami’s kokuto shochu production process.
- 🏭 Visit working production areas to see the unique fermentation and distillation techniques used exclusively in the Amami Islands.
- 🥃 Experience a guided tasting of some of the island's best kokuto shochu, enhancing your understanding of this local spirit.
- 🌾 Explore additional stops based on the season, such as kokuto sugar production houses and scenic sugarcane fields.
- 🏝️ Discover culturally meaningful island locations or visit a local liquor shop to purchase bottles of shochu.
- 🚗 Enjoy private transportation throughout the tour for a comfortable experience.
- ⏰ The tour lasts approximately 3 hours, with potential slight extensions depending on seasonal opportunities.
- 🍽️ Lunch and food are not included in the tour price, allowing flexibility for your dining preferences.
- 👥 Suitable for all physical fitness levels, ensuring everyone can participate in this immersive experience.
- 📜 An English-speaking human tour guide ensures you gain valuable insights into the process and culture.
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Inside Shochu Distillery and Tasting with a Local Expert
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
Check available dates by emailing us at [email protected]
- Distillery entrance and tasting
- At least one additional stop, thoughtfully chosen based on the day—see itinerary for more.
- Private transportation
- Lunch and food is not included in the price.
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Amami OshimaJoin John, a certified shochu and sake specialist and former distillery worker, for an insider’s look into Amami’s regionally exclusive spirit: kokuto shochu. This hands-on tour takes you behind the scenes to see how this rare sugarcane-based liquor is crafted—from fermentation to distillation—while learning about its cultural significance on Amami. You’ll visit working production areas and explore the unique techniques used only in the Amami Islands. Because of John’s long-standing connections and industry experience, you’ll gain access to areas and insights not normally available to the public. The tour finishes with a guided tasting of some of the island’s best kokuto shochu, making this an experience that is both educational and genuinely authentic. Perfect for travelers interested in Japanese spirits, craftsmanship, or local culture.
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Amami OshimaIn addition to the core distillery experience, this tour will include at least one additional stop, thoughtfully chosen based on the season and conditions on the day. This may include a visit to a kokuto sugar production house during the sugar-making season, scenic sugarcane fields, culturally meaningful island locations, a local liquor shop for those interested in purchasing bottles, or, when time allows, an additional distillery for comparison. If you’d like to know what may be possible during your travel dates, feel free to contact us in advance and we’ll be happy to advise. Please note: Some elements of the additional stops are seasonal and may depend on operational conditions. The core experience always includes a distillery visit, cultural insights, and a guided tasting, while additional stops are included when appropriate to ensure the best experience on the day. Tour duration may extend slightly depending on conditions and seasonal opportunities.
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Inside Shochu Distillery and Tasting with a Local Expert 20% OFF
Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan
$227.72
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!