Miyazaki
You must be 20 or over to drink in Japan. If you are driving, you cannot taste.
Takachiho, Miyazaki
A railway tunnel that never carried trains after its extension project was cancelled is now used to age shochu in casks. The storage tunnel can be viewed, and the shop offers free shochu tasting.
Miyakonojo, Miyazaki
Run by Kirishima Shuzo, maker of Kuro Kirishima. The factory tour is free, held five times a day, and needs a reservation.
Miyazaki, Miyazaki
A brewpub run by the brewery, serving its own craft beer.
Nobeoka, Miyazaki
A craft beer brewery at the foot of Mt. Mukabaki. Visitors view the brewing equipment through glass, and there is a shop and tasting of freshly brewed beer.
Nichinan, Miyazaki
A hand-crafted shochu brewery built as a traditional kura. Visitors watch production through glass, taste a range of shochu and can make an original blend.
Tsuno, Miyazaki
A winemaker guides visitors through the vineyard, winery and cellar, followed by tasting two or three wines. A version with light food is also offered.
Aya, Miyazaki
A restaurant run by the brewery where its local beer is served.
This year's edition has ended
A spring festival at the Kirishima Shuzo site with sales of shochu and KIRISHIMA BEER, distillery factory tours and a food market.
Miyazaki City, Miyazaki
Miyazaki City's largest drinking district, nicknamed Nishitachi. Buildings and signs are packed along narrow streets.
