Yamakawa Shuzo
Yamakawa Shuzo (Motobu, Okinawa) is a place to visit for awamori. Booking: Reservation required. Guidance in English: Check the official site. Fee: 1,000 JPY course (tour only) or 3,000 JPY course (with a 180 ml 5-year-aged bottle and a 3-sample tasting). Students aged 18 and under are free.
Yamakawa Shuzo produces awamori and aged awamori. Guided tours for groups of up to five follow the production process through the distillery.
How to visit
- Location
- Motobu, Okinawa
- Address
- 沖縄県国頭郡本部町字並里58番地
- Booking
- Reservation required
- Guidance in English
- Check the official site
- Fee
- 1,000 JPY course (tour only) or 3,000 JPY course (with a 180 ml 5-year-aged bottle and a 3-sample tasting). Students aged 18 and under are free
Good to know
- Monday to Friday 14:00-16:00, about 30 to 50 minutes. Groups of 5 or fewer; book by phone at 0980-47-2136 (8:00-12:00 and 13:30-17:00).
- Closed Sundays, during Obon in August, New Year and Lunar New Year. On days when production has finished, only the facility is shown.
- Drivers are not served alcohol. Under-20s can join only the 1,000 JPY course.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to book a visit to Yamakawa Shuzo?
Yes, a reservation is required.
Is guidance in English available at Yamakawa Shuzo?
We have not confirmed whether guidance in English is available. Please check the official site.
How much does a visit to Yamakawa Shuzo cost?
Fee: 1,000 JPY course (tour only) or 3,000 JPY course (with a 180 ml 5-year-aged bottle and a 3-sample tasting). Students aged 18 and under are free.
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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