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Aya Shizengura Tour Hall (Unkai Shuzo Aya Distillery)

Aya Shizengura Tour Hall (Unkai Shuzo Aya Distillery) (Aya, Miyazaki) is a place to visit for shochu. Booking: Check the official site. Guidance in English: Check the official site.

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A visitor hall at Unkai Shuzo's Aya distillery where staff show a film on shochu making and guide visitors through the barrel and clay-pot storage. Tasting is offered after the tour.

How to visit

Location
Aya, Miyazaki
Address
宮崎県東諸県郡綾町大字南俣字豆新開1795番1
Booking
Check the official site
Guidance in English
Check the official site
Fee
Check the official site for the fee

Good to know

  • Non-alcoholic drinks are provided for visitors who are driving.
  • Contact by phone (0985-77-3535). Hours, closing days, fees and whether booking is needed are not confirmed (the hall's own website could not be viewed when checked).
  • Unkai Shuzo's shop and restaurant are at the nearby Kuramoto Aya Shusen-no-Mori.
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Frequently asked questions

Do I need to book a visit to Aya Shizengura Tour Hall (Unkai Shuzo Aya Distillery)?

We could not confirm whether a reservation is needed. Please check the official site.

Is guidance in English available at Aya Shizengura Tour Hall (Unkai Shuzo Aya Distillery)?

We have not confirmed whether guidance in English is available. Please check the official site.

How much does a visit to Aya Shizengura Tour Hall (Unkai Shuzo Aya Distillery) 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

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Checked 2026-11-03

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