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Naha: Explore Okinawa’s Awamori Traditions with Tasting

By DeepExperience
Free cancellation available
Price is $239 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Overview

Discover Okinawa's unique spirit, Awamori, on this enlightening 2.5-hour guided tour. Begin at a local distillery, where you'll learn how this rice-based liquor, distinct from sake and mainland shōchū, has evolved over 600 years due to its unique ingredients and fermentation process. Engage with master brewers and enjoy tastings of various Awamori varieties, exploring their rich flavors and aromas. The tour culminates at a local eatery, where you can savor traditional Okinawan dishes paired with your chosen Awamori styles. This experience is perfect for both newcomers and seasoned enthusiasts looking to delve into Okinawa's rich cultural heritage and spirit-making traditions.

  • 2.5-hour guided tour focused on Okinawa's Awamori
  • Learn about traditional distillation and fermentation processes
  • Taste a variety of Awamori styles alongside local dishes
  • Ideal for both beginners and Awamori enthusiasts

Activity location

  • Zuisen Shuzo
    • 1-35 Shurisaki Yamacho,
    • 903-0814, Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Shuri Station
    • 3 Chome
    • 903-0806, Naha, Okinawa, Japan

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Naha: Explore Okinawa’s Awamori Traditions with Tasting
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
$238.78 x 1 Adult$238.78
Total
Price is $238.78
Until Tue, Oct 28

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Explanation of Awamori's history and production
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Insight into Okinawan culture and traditions
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided tastings of several Awamori varieties
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit to a local eatery with Awamori pairings
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided tour of an Okinawan distillery
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Meals and drinks at the local eatery
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Transportation to and from the distillery

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Zuisen Shuzo
  • 1h 10m
  • Admission ticket included
Tucked away in the historic heart of Shuri, Zuisen Distillery has been producing traditional Okinawan awamori since 1887. As one of the few distilleries located so close to Shurijo Castle, Zuisen carries on a legacy of craftsmanship once favored by the Ryukyuan royal court. On this tour, you'll walk through the distillery's facilities, observe the time-honored fermentation and distillation process using black koji mold, and sample several varieties of awamori—from smooth, easy-drinking styles to rich, aged expressions. The tasting experience offers insight into how this unique spirit captures both the boldness and elegance of Okinawan culture. Whether you're a seasoned spirits enthusiast or a curious traveler, Zuisen invites you to savor a taste of history.

Location

Activity location

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    Zuisen Shuzo
    • 1-35 Shurisaki Yamacho,
    • 903-0814, Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Shuri Station
    • 3 Chome
    • 903-0806, Naha, Okinawa, Japan

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