Kagoshima: Hamada Kinzangura Shochu Tasting Tour

Discover a rare shochu experience at Hamada Shuzo Kinzangura in Kagoshima, located inside a former gold mine. The natural underground environment provides ideal conditions for aging and storage.

Learn how the mine’s temperature and humidity influence shochu’s flavor, aroma, and texture, and discover the distillery’s unique aging methods.

During the tasting, sample shochu aged for 1, 3, and 5 years to compare how time transforms the spirit. You can also taste almost all products made at the distillery, along with rare alcoholic beverages uncommon in Kagoshima.

Whether you are new to shochu or already a fan, enjoy a unique opportunity to explore the flavors created at Hamada Shuzo Kinzangura.

• The legal drinking age in Japan is age 20. Please bring a valid ID for proof of age
• Merchants can not serve alcohol to anyone who will be driving a vehicle