Sanwa Shurui Hita Distillery
Sanwa Shurui Hita Distillery (Hita, Oita) is a place to visit for shochu. Booking: Check the official site. Guidance in English: Check the official site. Fee: Free admission.
Visitors can see working mash tanks and stills, and taste undiluted and aged spirits in the tasting corner. Admission is free.
How to visit
- Location
- Hita, Oita
- Address
- 大分県日田市西有田810-1
- Booking
- Check the official site
- Guidance in English
- Check the official site
- Fee
- Free admission
Good to know
- Open 10:00 to 16:00. Closed Tuesdays (open if it is a holiday), during Obon and the New Year period.
- A tasting corner is available, and drivers are asked not to taste. The page notes that drinking is for those 20 and over.
- Parking holds about 42 cars. Whether reservations are needed and how long a visit takes are not stated.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to book a visit to Sanwa Shurui Hita Distillery?
We could not confirm whether a reservation is needed. Please check the official site.
Is guidance in English available at Sanwa Shurui Hita Distillery?
We have not confirmed whether guidance in English is available. Please check the official site.
How much does a visit to Sanwa Shurui Hita Distillery cost?
Fee: Free admission.
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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