Shochu・Ichikikushikino / Hioki, Kagoshima

Shochu Tourism Kagoshima

Shochu Tourism Kagoshima is a drink event held in Ichikikushikino / Hioki, Kagoshima. No upcoming edition is confirmed.

Shochu

This year's edition has ended

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An event in which visitors tour sweet-potato shochu distilleries in Ichikikushikino and Hioki by a day-only shuttle bus.

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Dates

Dates: This year's edition has ended
Venue: Ichikikushikino / Hioki, Kagoshima
Admission and booking: Not confirmed. Please check the official site.
Official site: https://shochutourism.jp/2026

The 2026 edition was held on Feb 22; tickets sold out and the official site announces it has ended. Nine distilleries took part. The next edition is not announced.
No drinking for anyone under 20 or anyone who will be driving.

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

Shochu

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Hamada Shuzo Denbeegura

Ichikikushikino, Kagoshima

A handcrafted shochu brewery founded in 1868. Visitors see Meiji-era shochu making up close and then taste shochu and liqueurs picked by the brewers.

Booking: Reservation required

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

Beer

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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 Shochu Tourism Kagoshima?

This year's edition has ended

Where is Shochu Tourism Kagoshima held?

It is held in Ichikikushikino / Hioki, Kagoshima.

How much does Shochu Tourism Kagoshima 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.