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
Your experience
Stop 1
Visit Hinokami Distillery in Makurazaki, Kagoshima, Japan’s southernmost whisky distillery on the mainland. Tour the whisky-making facilities and rare on-site cooperage with expert guides, then enjoy whisky tasting at the RED bar overlooking Mount Kaimon and the East China Sea. The 90-minute Special Plan also includes an exclusive tasting in a world-first anechoic room, where outside sounds and visual distractions are minimized so you can focus on the whisky’s subtle aromas and flavors.
What’s included
- Experience fees
- Round-trip Transportation
Before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- By Japanese law, the legal drinking age is 20. Underage drinking is strictly prohibited.
- This tour requires a minimum of 2 passengers to operate.
- Alcohol consumption is not allowed for guests who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Soft drinks will be provided instead.
- The charter taxi departs from and returns to either Kagoshima-Chuo Station or Marine Port. Please select your preferred location when booking.
- 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.
- For your safety during the distillery tour, please wear comfortable clothing and flat, closed-toe shoes. 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.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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