Ikinokura Distillery
Ikinokura Distillery (Iki, Nagasaki) is a place to visit for shochu. Booking: Reservation required. Guidance in English: Check the official site. Fee: Free tour is free (tasting included) / paid tour JPY 3,000-5,000.
A distillery on Iki, the birthplace of barley shochu. It offers a free tour of about 40 minutes (tasting included) and a paid 60-90 minute tour.
How to visit
- Location
- Iki, Nagasaki
- Address
- 長崎県壱岐市芦辺町湯岳本村触520
- Booking
- Reservation required
- Guidance in English
- Check the official site
- Fee
- Free tour is free (tasting included) / paid tour JPY 3,000-5,000
Good to know
- Free tour 9:00-12:00 and 13:00-16:00. Closed during Obon in August and New Year. About 40 minutes.
- Reserve by phone; walk-ins may be refused. Drivers must not drink.
- The paid tour runs 9:00-16:00 with no closing days, 60-90 minutes (contents not described on the page I read).
- The retrieved text contains a temporary tour-suspension notice, but its visibility and current applicability cannot be determined from the text alone. A separate announcement states that the facility was closed on October 25, 2026 due to a typhoon.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to book a visit to Ikinokura Distillery?
Yes, a reservation is required.
Is guidance in English available at Ikinokura Distillery?
We have not confirmed whether guidance in English is available. Please check the official site.
How much does a visit to Ikinokura Distillery cost?
Fee: Free tour is free (tasting included) / paid tour JPY 3,000-5,000.
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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