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[Kumamoto] Kumamoto Sake & Shochu Tasting at Kawakami Liquor Store
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- Overview
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- * **Authentic Japanese Spirits Experience:** Enjoy a rare tasting of both sake (nihonshu) and shochu in one session, set in a historic local liquor shop that offers a true neighborhood atmosphere away from tourist crowds.
- * **Learn from Local Experts:** Gain insights directly from the shop owner or expert staff as they explain brewing methods, flavor differences, and how locals in Kumamoto enjoy these drinks. Small group sizes allow for interactive discussion and questions.
- * **Exclusive Local Selections:** Discover distinctive Kumamoto-made sake and shochu, including rare varieties that are difficult to find outside the region.
- What to expect
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Experience authentic Japanese drinking culture at Kawakami Saketen, a historic liquor shop loved by locals in Kumamoto. In this intimate tasting session, limited to just six guests, enjoy sampling two of Japan’s signature spirits: sake (nihonshu) and shochu.