[Kumamoto] Yamatoichi Brewery Tour & Kuma Shochu Tasting Experience

Embark on an exclusive guided tour of Yamatoichi Brewery in Hitoyoshi, Kumamoto, the birthplace of Kuma Shochu, a traditional Japanese spirit with over 500 years of history. Meet your dedicated language guide and distillery host, then explore the working distillery to discover traditional mash preparation, fermentation, and single-distillation methods. Learn about the brewery’s craftsmanship and recovery following the 2020 floods. Enjoy a guided tasting of 4–5 carefully selected shochu and liqueurs, including unique varieties made with natural hot spring water, brown rice, and milk. Learn about their distinctive flavors and serving styles. Before concluding the tour, browse exclusive bottles, local specialties, and traditional drinking vessels such as Gara and Choku. * The legal drinking age in Japan is age 20. Please bring a valid ID for proof of age * Merchants can not serve alcohol to anyone who will be driving a vehicle