Ikehara Shuzo (Shirayuri)
Ikehara Shuzo (Shirayuri) (Ishigaki, Okinawa) is a place to visit for awamori. Booking: Reservation required. Guidance in English: Check the official site.
A small awamori distillery offering tours for one group of up to five people at a time. Visits take about 30 minutes, including a tasting at the end.
How to visit
- Location
- Ishigaki, Okinawa
- Address
- 沖縄県石垣市大川175
- Booking
- Reservation required
- Guidance in English
- Check the official site
- Fee
- Check the official site for the fee
Good to know
- The facility is small, so groups are limited to 5 people. The visit normally takes about 30 minutes, including the tasting at the end.
- Reservations are made through the official LINE account after adding it as a friend. Parking for 2 cars, with paid lots nearby.
- The tour fee, tour closing days, and tasting policies for drivers and visitors under 20 are unconfirmed. The shop is listed as open Tuesday–Sunday, 13:00–17:00, and closed Mondays.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to book a visit to Ikehara Shuzo (Shirayuri)?
Yes, a reservation is required.
Is guidance in English available at Ikehara Shuzo (Shirayuri)?
We have not confirmed whether guidance in English is available. Please check the official site.
How much does a visit to Ikehara Shuzo (Shirayuri) 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
Sources
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