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 of "Spirits"
• Tasting sessions at tranquil private bars

Kagoshima’s food culture is always with fermentation. The warm climate gives variation to 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 several whisky distilleries in Kagoshima and this tour takes you to ”MARS Tsunuki Distillery” and “KANOSUKE Distillery”. The history of making whiskey in Kagoshima is not that long but those companies are specialists in 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
– Kagoshima Sushi and Tempura lunch
– Tsunuki special tasting set at Tsunuki “Hojo” guest house 
– Kanosuke special tasting set at the Mellow Bar

※Special Tsunuki Lunch at “Hojo” guest house is optional with an extra 1,000yen per person.

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
* We can arrange one for a single traveler. Please message us.

Itinerary

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

9:30am MARS Tsunuki distillery visiting with tasting

12:00nn Lunch 

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.