Kuma Shochu Museum Hakutake Denshogura (Takahashi Shuzo)
Kuma Shochu Museum Hakutake Denshogura (Takahashi Shuzo) (Hitoyoshi, Kumamoto) is a place to visit for shochu. Booking: Check the official site. Guidance in English: Check the official site.
A Kuma shochu museum run by Takahashi Shuzo, with production displays, a video hall, tasting, and a shop stocking products from all 27 Kuma distilleries.
How to visit
- Location
- Hitoyoshi, Kumamoto
- Address
- 熊本県人吉市合ノ原町461-7
- Booking
- Check the official site
- Guidance in English
- Check the official site
- Fee
- Check the official site for the fee
Good to know
- Open 9:00-16:00 (last entry 15:30). Closed at New Year.
- Tastings are available; the tasting fee is not stated on the official pages I read. No drinking for drivers and minors.
- Hakutake Hall shows a video about the history and production of Kuma shochu. Subtitle availability and languages could not be verified.
- Reservation requirements could not be verified. The retrieved association map text does not include reservation conditions specific to Hakutake Denshogura.
- Admission is not stated on the pages I read. Barrier-free; large-bus parking available.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to book a visit to Kuma Shochu Museum Hakutake Denshogura (Takahashi Shuzo)?
We could not confirm whether a reservation is needed. Please check the official site.
Is guidance in English available at Kuma Shochu Museum Hakutake Denshogura (Takahashi Shuzo)?
We have not confirmed whether guidance in English is available. Please check the official site.
How much does a visit to Kuma Shochu Museum Hakutake Denshogura (Takahashi Shuzo) cost?
We could not confirm the fee. Please check the official site.
Can I take part in a tasting if I'm driving?
The legal drinking age in Japan is 20. If you are driving you cannot taste. Use public transport or a taxi, or let someone who is not drinking drive.
Information sources
Information checked against official sources, such as the facility's website.
Checked 2026-10-27
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