Kagoshima Whisky Distillery Tour

Japanese Whisky Experience by visiting two distilleries in Kagoshima. Learn the craftsmanship of Japanese Whisky!

Highlight

• Visit two Japanese Whisky Distilleries in one day
• Encounter the craftsman and listen to their story directly
• Kagoshima Special Lunch set will be served at the guest house with a beautiful Japanese garden

Kagoshima’s food culture is always with fermentation. The warm climate gives the variation of the unique food culture. Kurozu, Kagoshima miso, Yamagawa zuke (Daikon radish pickles), Shochu… There are many kinds of fermented food.
Whisky is one of them. There are 2 whisky distilleries in Kagoshima,”MARS Tsunuki Distillery” and “KANOSUKE Distillery”. The history of making whiskey in Kagoshima is not that long but those companies are the specialists of making good quality liquor. The quality of whisky turns out unique and special due to the climate of Kagoshima. Why don’t we go and see how they are making their whisky?

Details

Price:

Includes:
– English-speaking guide
– Transportation from/to Kagoshima city
– Special Tsunuki Lunch at “Hojo” guest house
– Three kinds of Tsunuki special tasting set
– Three kinds of Kanosuke special tasting set at the Mellow Bar

Not included:
– Personal Expense

Duration:
7 hours (8:30am-3:30pm)

Meeting Point:
JR Kagoshima Chuo Station/ Hotel in Kagoshima city

Attendee Requirement:
Minimum 2 to Maximum 7 persons in a group

Itinerary

8:30am Leaving Kagoshima chuo station/hotel in Kagoshima city to MARS Tsunuki Distillery

9:30am MARS Tsunuki distillery visiting with tasting | Tsunuki Lunch at “Hojo” guest house

12:45pm Leaving for KANOSUKE Distillery

1:30pm KANOSUKE Distillery visiting with tasting

3pm Leaving for Kagoshima city

3:30pm Arrival at the start point in Kagoshima city

Note

Book before
Two weeks before (negotiable)

When you book, please let us know which day you would like to hold the tour.

Please send us an inquiry if your group is more than 7 people.

If you have any food restrictions, please let us know when you book.
* Bring your passport

Please check our cancellation policy.– If the tour is cancelled due to bad weather conditions, a notice will be sent by email before 6 PM (JST) 1 day prior to the tour. The guests will be able to reschedule/choose an alternative day or the tour fee paid will be fully refunded.