Shindo Distillery (SHINDO LAB)
Shindo Distillery (SHINDO LAB) (Asakura, Fukuoka) is a place to visit for whisky. Booking: Reservation required. Guidance in English: Available. Fee: Tour ¥5,000 (tax included, with tasting; same price without tasting).
A whisky distillery in Asakura, Fukuoka. It offers a reserved tour (about 2 hours, with tasting), and the on-site shop lets you hand-fill your own bottle of whisky.
How to visit
- Location
- Asakura, Fukuoka
- Address
- 福岡県朝倉市比良松626-1
- Booking
- Reservation required
- Guidance in English
- Available
- Fee
- Tour ¥5,000 (tax included, with tasting; same price without tasting)
Good to know
- Tours take up to 10 people. Some guides explain in English, so choose a tour with an English-speaking guide if needed. Check dates on the booking page.
- The SHINDO LAB STAND shop is open 10:00–16:00 (last order 15:30) and closed Wednesdays and Thursdays. You can taste and buy sake, shochu, gin, rum and more.
- The tour route has stairs and is not wheelchair accessible. Guests who do not taste receive a take-home set instead.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to book a visit to Shindo Distillery (SHINDO LAB)?
Yes, a reservation is required.
Is guidance in English available at Shindo Distillery (SHINDO LAB)?
Yes, guidance in English is available.
How much does a visit to Shindo Distillery (SHINDO LAB) cost?
Fee: Tour ¥5,000 (tax included, with tasting; same price without tasting).
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 2026-11-03
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