Sakiyama Shuzo (Matsufuji)
Sakiyama Shuzo (Matsufuji) (Kin, Okinawa) is a place to visit for awamori. Booking: Reservation required. Guidance in English: Check the official site.
A distillery tour at a maker that carries on Ryukyu-dynasty methods. After the tour, visitors can compare aged awamori and distillery-exclusive undiluted awamori, and purchase them at distillery prices.
How to visit
- Location
- Kin, Okinawa
- Address
- 沖縄県国頭郡金武町字伊芸751番地
- Booking
- Reservation required
- Guidance in English
- Check the official site
- Fee
- Check the official site for the fee
Good to know
- Reservation only. Monday to Friday, with tours starting at 10:00, 11:00 and 13:30 (13:30 is the last entry). Takes 40 to 60 minutes.
- Closed on weekends, public holidays, New Year and Obon. Apply by form or phone (098-968-2417). One person is enough.
- Explanations are mainly in Japanese. English-language support has not been confirmed. Health drinks are provided for non-drinkers. The fee is not stated on the official page and could not be confirmed.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to book a visit to Sakiyama Shuzo (Matsufuji)?
Yes, a reservation is required.
Is guidance in English available at Sakiyama Shuzo (Matsufuji)?
We have not confirmed whether guidance in English is available. Please check the official site.
How much does a visit to Sakiyama Shuzo (Matsufuji) 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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