Whisky & spirits・Hioki, Kagoshima, Kagoshima

Hioki Kanosuke Distillery Festival

Hioki Kanosuke Distillery Festival is a drink event held in Hioki, Kagoshima, Kagoshima. No upcoming edition is confirmed.

Whisky & spirits

This year's edition has ended

Secondary sources (not confirmed with the facility)

A festival at the distillery where commemorative limited bottles were sold. The 2026 edition was held on 25 October.

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Dates

Dates: This year's edition has ended
Venue: Kanosuke Distillery (Komasa) / Hioki, Kagoshima, Kagoshima
Admission and booking: Not confirmed. Please check the official site.
Official site: https://www.sakigake.jp/news/article/20260821PR0030/

Full bottles were sold by lottery; 200 ml mini bottles were sold in limited numbers at the distillery on the day.
The next date is not confirmed.

You must be 20 or over to drink in Japan. If you are driving, you cannot taste. Dates, venues and prices can change, and events can be cancelled. Always check the official site before you go.

Breweries and distilleries nearby

Whisky

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Kanosuke Distillery

Hioki, Kagoshima

Several tours take guests past the mash tun, washbacks and pot stills, ending with a tasting at a bar overlooking the East China Sea.

Booking: Reservation required

Shochu

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Satsuma Musou (Musou-gura)

Kagoshima, Kagoshima

A distillery in Kagoshima City. The visit is free and by reservation, on weekdays only.

Booking: Reservation required

Beer

Secondary sources (not confirmed with the facility)

Shiroyama Brewery (Shiroyama Hotel Kagoshima)

Kagoshima, Kagoshima

A restaurant run by the brewery where its local beer is served.

Booking: Check the official site

Frequently asked questions

When is Hioki Kanosuke Distillery Festival?

This year's edition has ended

Where is Hioki Kanosuke Distillery Festival held?

It is held in Hioki, Kagoshima, Kagoshima. Kanosuke Distillery (Komasa)

How much does Hioki Kanosuke Distillery Festival cost?

Not confirmed. Please check the official site.

Can minors or drivers take part?

The legal drinking age in Japan is 20. Do not drink if you are driving: use public transport or let a non-drinker drive. Venues may set their own age limits for entry, so check the official site.