3 hour private experience
Location: Tomigusuku City, Okinawa
Offered in Japanese, with a friendly Deeper Japan guide interpreting in your language
A minimum of 2 guests is required to book. Solo participants are welcome but will be charged the 2-person rate
Meet the Master
What you’ll do
Tour the facilities of an award-winning awamori distillery, learning about the history and production process of this traditional Okinawan spirit. Then, led by the distillery president, experience a tasting of a selection of the distillery's finest, as well as the crafting of your very own awamori blend. Finally, savor selected awamori paired with dishes made from local ingredients.
Availability
Everyday except Thursdays
Session 1 (13:30 - 16:30)
Unavailable during New Year holidays.
Who can attend
Sake tasting is only available to those who are 20 years of age (legal drinking age in Japan) and above.
What’s included
You will taste a total of 8 carefully selected varieties of awamori, accompanied by 5 resonating dishes that feature locally sourced ingredients.
You will also be able to create your very own awamori blend, based on the tasting experience.
What else you should know
Please inform us of any dietary requirements, including allergies, at checkout.
Access
12 minutes by car from Naha Airport
Distilled Tradition
With more than 500 years of history, awamori stands as a cornerstone of Okinawa’s culinary heritage and a testament to the economic reach of the ancient Ryukyu Kingdom’s trade networks. Both the production methods and ingredients used to make awamori originated through trade with Thailand, with the base ingredient being long-grain Thai rice. For the fermentation process, the black koji starter, known for its high citric acid output, was deemed especially suitable for awamori production in Okinawa’s humid, tropical climate. With these essential elements in place, awamori developed into the distinctive spirit that represents Okinawa today. At this award-winning traditional distillery, tour the facilities and delve into the history and production process of awamori, including the in-house creation of the traditional ceramic storage vessels. Then, embark on a journey of the five senses with an exclusive tasting and pairing experience guided by the distillery president himself. Encounter flavors that follow traditional awamori crafting methods as well as those that are the result of years of research and craft, and explore the world of awamori both within and beyond the bottle.
Cancellation Policy
Please make your booking at least 7 days in advance. See cancellation policy here.
A detailed itinerary will be emailed to you once your booking has been confirmed.
