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Hinokami Satsuma Shuzo Distillery Tour
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Hinokami Satsuma Shuzo Distillery Tour is a 5-hour sightseeing tour in Kagoshima, booked through Viator. From $164. Starts 8:30 am and 12:00 pm. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
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About Hinokami Satsuma Shuzo Distillery Tour
Explore the world of whisky at Japan’s southernmost distillery, Hinokami, where a unique tasting experience awaits inside the world’s first anechoic chamber. This immersive tour guides you through the whisky-making process, including a visit to an on-site cooperage, all while elevating your sensory experience to new heights. Afterward, enjoy a premium tasting flight at the stylish Visitor Center bar with panoramic views over the East China Sea and Mount Kaimon. This exclusive journey is perfect for whisky enthusiasts and curious travelers alike, requiring a minimum of 2 participants for booking.
- Discover the innovative whisky-making process at Hinokami Distillery
- Experience whisky tasting in the world’s only anechoic chamber
- Enjoy a premium tasting flight with stunning ocean views
What’s included in Hinokami Satsuma Shuzo Distillery Tour
Included
- Experience fees
- Round-trip Transportation
Know before you go
Health & fitness
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Alcohol consumption is not allowed for guests who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Soft drinks will be provided instead.
What to bring
- For your safety during the distillery tour, please wear comfortable clothing and flat, closed-toe shoes.
Other
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- By Japanese law, the legal drinking age is 20. Underage drinking is strictly prohibited.
- This tour requires a minimum of 2 passengers to operate.
- The charter taxi departs from and returns to either Kagoshima-Chuo Station or Marine Port. Please select your preferred location when booking.
- Note: High heels and sandals are strictly prohibited on the production floor.
- This tour is strictly by advanced reservation only. Bookings cannot be accepted for groups consisting entirely of guests under the age of 20.
- Please note that the operation of distillery machinery and equipment varies depending on the season and the day of the week.
- For guests who prefer not to consume alcohol, soft drinks will be provided as an alternative to the whisky tasting.
- Photography is permitted inside the distillery.
- However, any actions that disturb other guests or compromise safety may be restricted at the discretion of our staff.
Where Hinokami Satsuma Shuzo Distillery Tour starts
Meeting point & pickup
- The charter taxi will depart exactly on schedule.
- Please ensure you arrive at your selected pickup point (Kagoshima-Chuo Station or Marine Port) at least 10 minutes prior to departure.
When it runs
Runs Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Starts 8:30 am and 12:00 pm.
Schedule checked Oct 24
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