Shochu · Takachiho, Miyazaki

Kagura Shuzo Tunnel no Eki (tunnel cask storage)

Kagura Shuzo Tunnel no Eki (tunnel cask storage) (Takachiho, Miyazaki) is a place to visit for shochu. Booking: Check the official site. Guidance in English: Check the official site.

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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.

Entrance of the Kuzuhara Tunnel used as the cask storage at Tunnel no Eki — Kagura Shuzo Tunnel no Eki (Takachiho, Miyazaki)
Photo: Rsa / CC BY-SA 3.0 ・ Photo source ・ Resized and cropped

How to visit

Location: Takachiho, Miyazaki
Address: 宮崎県西臼杵郡高千穂町下野2221-2
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 to 17:00 (the blue train car until 16:30). Closed on the first Wednesday (second Wednesday if that is a holiday).
No drinking for those under 20, no drinking for drivers and riders, and pregnant guests are asked to refrain.
Viewing fee, reservation requirement, duration and English support are not stated and could not be confirmed.

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You must be 20 or over to drink in Japan. If you are driving, you cannot taste. Opening days, fees and booking details may change. Check the official site for the latest information before you visit.

Photos

Inside the tunnel cask storage (Kuzuhara Tunnel) — Kagura Shuzo Tunnel no Eki (Takachiho, Miyazaki)
Photo: Rsa / CC BY-SA 3.0 ・ Photo source ・ Resized and cropped

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to book a visit to Kagura Shuzo Tunnel no Eki (tunnel cask storage)?

We could not confirm whether a reservation is needed. Please check the official site.

Is guidance in English available at Kagura Shuzo Tunnel no Eki (tunnel cask storage)?

We have not confirmed whether guidance in English is available. Please check the official site.

How much does a visit to Kagura Shuzo Tunnel no Eki (tunnel cask storage) 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

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Checked 2026-10-27

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