Mars Tsunuki Distillery (Hombo Shuzo)
Mars Tsunuki Distillery (Hombo Shuzo) (Minamisatsuma, Kagoshima) is a place to visit for whisky. Booking: No reservation needed. Guidance in English: Check the official site. Fee: Free tour; tasting at Hojo is paid.
Visitors can freely walk the viewing route past the fermenters, pot stills and the stone-warehouse cask store at no charge. Paid tasting is offered at the Hojo cafe bar.
How to visit
- Location
- Minamisatsuma, Kagoshima
- Address
- 鹿児島県南さつま市加世田津貫6594
- Booking
- No reservation needed
- Guidance in English
- Check the official site
- Fee
- Free tour; tasting at Hojo is paid
Good to know
- The self-guided distillery visit takes about 30 minutes, and the Hojo building about 15.
- Groups of 10 or more must book at least 5 days ahead, and reservations take priority when it is crowded.
- Open 9:00 to 16:00. Closed 30 Dec to 3 Jan and on temporary closure days; open on weekends and holidays.
- Groups made up entirely of people under 20 cannot enter. Alcohol is not served to drivers.
- English support is not mentioned and could not be confirmed.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to book a visit to Mars Tsunuki Distillery (Hombo Shuzo)?
No reservation is needed.
Is guidance in English available at Mars Tsunuki Distillery (Hombo Shuzo)?
We have not confirmed whether guidance in English is available. Please check the official site.
How much does a visit to Mars Tsunuki Distillery (Hombo Shuzo) cost?
Fee: Free tour; tasting at Hojo is paid.
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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