You can observe the whiskey production process and experience a local tasting of craft whiskey.
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Mars Tsunuki Half-day course for 2-3 people
Mars Tsunuki Half-day course for 4-9 people
Kanosuke distillery Half-day tour for 2-9 people
The Highlight
- You will visit two famous whiskey distilleries in Kagoshima, the Mars Tsunuki Distillery and the Kanosuke Distillery.
- Lunch is a local soba(buckwheat) set menu.
- This is a self-guided tour.
- Conveniently depart from Kagoshima chuo station,
【Course 1: The Ultimate Twin-Distillery Tour (6 Hours)】 Experience the best of Kagoshima’s booming whisky scene. This comprehensive 6-hour tour takes you to two premier distilleries, complete with a local lunch.
Duration: Approx. 6 hours
Itinerary: 09:30 – Pick-up at Kagoshima-Chuo Station or your hotel in Kagoshima City 10:00 – Kanosuke Distillery (Tour & Tasting) 12:20 – Lunch at Roadside Station "Kimpou Konohana-kan" (Local specialties) 13:30 – Mars Tsunuki Distillery (Tour & Tasting) 15:30 – Drop-off at Kagoshima-Chuo Station or your hotel
【Course 2: Mars Tsunuki Distillery Express (3.5 Hours)】 Nestled in a green basin surrounded by mountains, Mars Tsunuki Distillery is famous for its rich, complex spirits aged in a unique climate.
Duration: Approx. 3 hours 30 minutes Itinerary: 10:00 – Pick-up at Kagoshima-Chuo Station or your hotel in Kagoshima City 11:00 – Mars Tsunuki Distillery (Tour & Tasting) 13:30 – Drop-off at Kagoshima-Chuo Station or your hotel
【Course 3: Kanosuke Distillery Express (3 Hours)】 Overlooking the beautiful East China Sea, Kanosuke Distillery is renowned for its mellow, award-winning whiskies crafted using three unique pot stills.
Duration: Approx. 3 hours
Itinerary: 09:30 – Pick-up at Kagoshima-Chuo Station or your hotel in Kagoshima City 10:00 – Kanosuke Distillery (Tour & Tasting) 12:30 – Drop-off at Kagoshima-Chuo Station or your hotel
The Experience
【Mars Tsunuki distillery】
- The Mars Tsunuki Distillery is a whisky distillery located in Tsunuki, Kaseda, Minamisatsuma City.
- Mars Whisky is a name well-known to most Japanese whisky drinkers and collectors.
- At the distillery, which is located in the birthplace of the Hombo Brewery,visitors can see the distillation kettle and other whisky production facilities, as well as the stone cellar where a variety of whisky products are stored.
【Kanosuke distillery】
- The kanosuke Distillery went into operarion in 2017.
- The distillery is located among a number of building s on a spacious,9000-square-meter tract of land along the
- Fukiagehama Beah on the west coast of Kagoshima Prefecture.
- The main feature of the distillery is that it is equipped with three pot stills (large, medium, and small).
Guide Services
Languages Spoken by Guides
- Japanese
Languages Spoken by Guide On-site
- Japanese
- English
Itinerary
- 09:00Meet guide at East Exit Tourist information center of Kagoshima Chuo Station
- 10:00Mars Tsunuki distillery Distillery facility tour Tasting and shoppingtime
- Enjoy the Tsunuki Whisky Tasting
- 12:00Lunch: e.g.Country Soba Noodles Set Meal
- 13:30Kanosuke distillery Distillery facility tour
- Tasting and shopping time
- 15:00Departure from distillery
- 16:00Back to East Exit of Kagoshima Chuo Station
Price Details
How to Use
- Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at designated location.
Purchase Notice
- Minimum number of tour is 2 people.
- This is a private tour. Only your group will participate.
- The production line may not be in operation. Thank you for your understanding in advance
- If you have any food allergies, please let us know at the time of reservation.
- If the lunch restaurant is closed, you will have lunch at an alternative restaurant.
- Soft drinks will be served for those under 19 years old.
- English tour times at Kanosuke Distillery may change seasonally.
Important Booking Information
- On the day, please come 5～10 minutes before the departure time.
- If alcohol is not available, soft drinks will be served.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation made at least 11 day(s) before departure date, Fully refundable (100% refund)
- Cancel during 8 ~ 10 day(s) of departure, will charge 20%
- Cancel during 2 ~ 7 day(s) of departure, will charge 30%
- Cancel on 1 day(s) before departure, will charge 50%
- Cancel on activities date, Non-refundable (0% refund)