Seifuku Distillery
Seifuku Distillery (Ishigaki, Okinawa) is a place to visit for awamori. Booking: No reservation needed. Guidance in English: Check the official site. Fee: Free (from 1 May 2025).
An Ishigaki Island awamori distillery offering a free, no-reservation factory tour once a day (about 15 minutes).
Seifuku Distillery (Ishigaki, Okinawa)
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- Location
- Ishigaki, Okinawa
- Address
- 沖縄県石垣市宮良959
- Booking
- No reservation needed
- Guidance in English
- Check the official site
- Fee
- Free (from 1 May 2025)
Good to know
- One tour daily from 14:00, about 15 minutes. Arrive by the start time.
- Groups of 10 or more should contact the distillery in advance.
- The combined shop and factory-tour information lists opening hours of 10:00-17:00 and closures on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. The factory tour starts at 14:00.
- A notice says tours are cancelled Oct 20-23, but no year is shown, so it is unclear whether it applies this year.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to book a visit to Seifuku Distillery?
No reservation is needed.
Is guidance in English available at Seifuku Distillery?
We have not confirmed whether guidance in English is available. Please check the official site.
How much does a visit to Seifuku Distillery cost?
Fee: Free (from 1 May 2025).
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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