Join our Kyushu Whiskey & Shochu Tour and experience Japan’s finest spirits across Fukuoka, Kumamoto, and Kagoshima. Visit award-winning distilleries, taste handcrafted whiskey and traditional shochu, and enjoy gourmet pairings along the way. Whether you’re a connoisseur or a casual drinker, this guided tour offers an unforgettable deep dive into Kyushu’s rich drinking culture.
📍 Day 1: Fukuoka – Gateway to Kyushu Whiskey & Shochu
Explore Japan’s Emerging Whiskey Scene & Historic Shochu Breweries
Morning:
Kick off your journey with an authentic Hakata ramen brunch at a famous shop like Ippudo or Shin Shin Ramen.
Visit Nihon Shurui Tenji, a top whiskey and shochu specialty shop, for a curated tasting experience.
Afternoon:
Tour and taste at Asakura Shochu Brewery, known for its small-batch rice shochu aged in clay pots.
Optional: Explore Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, a cultural landmark near Fukuoka.
Evening:
Enjoy a yakitori & whiskey pairing at a top izakaya in Nakasu, Fukuoka’s lively nightlife district.
Stay overnight at a luxury hotel or traditional ryokan in Fukuoka.
📍 Day 2: Kumamoto – Whiskey & Shochu with Castle Views
Taste Craft Whiskey & Premium Shochu in Japan’s Heartland
Morning:
Take a shinkansen (bullet train) to Kumamoto and visit Kumamoto Castle for breathtaking views.
Try basashi (horse sashimi), a local specialty, at a top-rated restaurant.
Afternoon:
Private whiskey tour & tasting at Mars Tsunuki Distillery, home to one of Japan’s best single malts.
Explore Tatsunootoshigo Distillery, famous for its barley-based shochu.
Evening:
Savor a kaiseki dinner with a premium shochu tasting flight.
Stay at a hot spring ryokan in Kurokawa Onsen, one of Japan’s top onsen villages.
📍 Day 3: Kagoshima – Shochu Capital of Japan
Sweet Potato Shochu, Wagyu, and Volcanic Adventures
Morning:
Take a ferry to Sakurajima, an active volcano, and taste volcanic-boiled eggs at a natural hot spring.
Tour Satsuma Shuzo, a historic distillery specializing in sweet potato shochu.
Afternoon:
Enjoy a Kagoshima Wagyu lunch at Ajimori, paired with aged shochu.
Visit Kanosuke Distillery, known for ocean-aged whiskey with a distinct coastal flavor.
Evening:
End your journey with a sunset drink at a seaside whiskey bar in Kagoshima Bay.
Return to Fukuoka or extend your stay at Ibusuki Onsen for the famous hot sand baths.
🔹 Customization & Add-ons
This itinerary can be shortened, extended, or tailored to your preferences. Popular add-ons include:
Miyazaki Shochu Distillery Tour – Visit Nishida Shochu or Kuroki Honten for a unique tasting.
Shochu Blending Workshop in Kagoshima – Create your own custom shochu blend.
Amami Oshima Awamori & Beach Retreat – Experience Okinawa-style awamori on a secluded island.
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