Kuma Shochu Oktoberfest
Kuma Shochu Oktoberfest is a drink event held in Hitoyoshi, Kumamoto, usually around Typically mid-October (held on Oct 12 in 2025). Check the official site for the next dates.
An event in central Hitoyoshi where visitors can compare shochu from Kuma-region distilleries.
Dates
- Dates
- Usually held around Typically mid-October (held on Oct 12 in 2025). Check the official site for the next dates.
- Venue
- Hitoyoshi, Kumamoto
- Address
- 熊本県人吉市新町16-2
- Admission and booking
- 2025: 2,500 yen advance ticket (all-you-can-drink), 2,800 yen online, or 1,000 yen for a 10-coupon set on the day
- Official site
- https://event21.co.jp/ibekatu/user/0019694.htm
- 27 Kuma shochu distilleries took part in 2025 (10:00-15:00). The 2026 schedule has not been confirmed.
- No drinking for anyone under 20 or anyone who will be driving.
Breweries and distilleries nearby
Frequently asked questions
When is Kuma Shochu Oktoberfest?
Usually held around Typically mid-October (held on Oct 12 in 2025). Check the official site for the next dates.
Where is Kuma Shochu Oktoberfest held?
It is held in Hitoyoshi, Kumamoto. 熊本県人吉市新町16-2
How much does Kuma Shochu Oktoberfest cost?
2025: 2,500 yen advance ticket (all-you-can-drink), 2,800 yen online, or 1,000 yen for a 10-coupon set on the day
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.
Information sources
From an article or booking site and not confirmed with the facility. Please check the official site for the latest details before you go.
Checked 2026-10-27
Sources
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