Shochu is a versatile Japanese distilled spirit made from ingredients like barley, sweet potatoes, and rice. Visiting a shochu distillery not only lets you learn about the production process but also provides the unique experience of purchasing shochu via the pour-by-the-measure method.
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What is “Shochu sold-by-the-Measure”?
“Shochu-sold-by-the-measure” refers to the practice where customers bring their own containers and have the shochu vendor pour the desired amount of shochu into them. This method allows you to purchase fresh shochu in quantities tailored to your preference.
Where Can You Try It?
- Kirishima Distillery (Miyazaki): Known for its sweet potato shochu.
- Shinshu Meijo (Nagano): Famous for its barley shochu.
- Satsuma Distillery (Kagoshima): One of Japan’s oldest shochu distilleries.
Planning Your Visit
Check the distillery’s schedule and make a reservation if needed. Enjoy the unique experience of having shochu poured into your own container!
Pour-by-the-Measure Shochu Now Available as a Product!
You can now enjoy pour-by-the-measure shochu from “Kojiya Monogatari,” a sweet potato shochu that used to be available only by visiting the distillery in Kagoshima. It’s now available for online order. Although limited, you can also enjoy it at select retail stores.
Let’s go to Izakaya and a Japanese Snack-bar with a fun guide!!
You can enjoy many kinds of drinks at Izakaya and drinking culture Snack Bars, beloved by many but you can’t enter without a guide. You can enjoy communication with the owner and other customers, as well as singing karaoke, allowing for a relaxing time.
Most snack bars have a policy of refusing entry to foreigners. However, with a tour, you’ll have a guide, so you can enter with peace of mind.
When visiting Japan, don’t just check off the tourist spots –
dive into local experiences for an unforgettable journey!
Once you experience it, you’ll be captivated too! The charm of snack bars.
New encounters with people! The camaraderie of singing at a snack bar! Conversations with the mama-san!
