Kanosuke Distillery is a fouth generation shouchu distillery that built Kanosuke in order to further explore the potential of distilled spirits. As a long time distiller of shochu and a pionner in the field of aged shochu, it has developed a deep understanding of the delicate craft of distilling and is now trying its hand at single malt whisky. It aim to make mellow yet flavorful whisky from its distillery located along a 50 kilometer long white sand beach.
at your hotel or cruise ship port
Milling, Mashig Tun, Washback, Pot still, second Washback, Warehouse then the Mellow Bar that you can enjoy tasting more than 3 kinds of whisky overlooking the beautiful ocean.
Healthy Medicinal cuisine is served at Chin Ju Kan Tea Room
The Satsuma Pottery Museum introduces the 400-year history of Satsuma ware, which was introduced from Korea, and features a large number of ceramics from successive generations of Chin Ju-kan.
take a tram to the nearest station
at your hotel or cruise ship port
guide fee
Transportation: chartering a taxi or a mini bus is recommended, average chartered taxi fare; up to 3 for 39,000 JPY, up to 8 for 50,000 JPY, up to20 for 75.000 JPY.
Kanosuke Distillery factory and tasting tour: 1,000 JPY
Lunch(you and guide) around 2,000 JPY per person
This tour involves some walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
Tours are all open to any kind of arrangement. please feel free to let me know your preferences.
Simon F.
Highlights of Kagoshima, Sakurajima and Sengan-en Garden
“Simply Brilliant!”
Right from the outset Hitomi was a joy to deal with. She was responsive to our communications and interested in our needs on the day. Hitomi put together a perfect itinerary for us and was really fun to be with all day, providing a fascinating local perspective. We loved the ferry ride to Mount Sakurajima, its footbaths and observatory as well as the Sengam-en Feudal Lord villa. However the real highlight was lunch in an amazing restaurant cooking our wagyu beef on the integrated table barbecue. What an experience! We’d highly recommend Hitomi to anyone. You won’t be disappointed!!
Hitomi A.
(5 reviews)Thank you very much for your wonderful review. I was the one who had the most fun during the tour. You people were so kind and sweet and so fun to be around and talk to. As expected, the best attraction was Bakuro's Wagyu Beef Yakiniku! Please come back to Kagoshima in the near future to find the best antique Satsuma ware. I wish you all the best!
Lindsey M.
Highlights of Kagoshima, Sakurajima and Sengan-en Garden
“Wonderful day in kagoshima”
Hitomi was a wonderful guide! Unfortunately we didn’t have great weather but she certainly made the most of it and was very flexible to our schedule due to weather. She also took us to the best lunch we have had in Japan. Would absolutely recommend!
Hitomi A.
(5 reviews)Thank you very much for your wonderful review! I am happy to hear that you enjoyed Kagoshima and Wagyu beef yakiniku. I also enjoyed guiding you around Senganen Cat shrine. By now you are definitely having a great time with your beloved cat and dog. with many thanks.
June lynn H.
A Deep Full Day of Active Volcano Sakurajima
“Hidden Sakurajima”
Due to circumstances the plan was changed but Hitomi was quick to adapt. As it was cloudy we could not see the top of Sakurajima but still learnt a lot at the visitor Center. The highlight though was the wagyu lunch as it pleased some tough critics. Hoping to come back again and hopefully see the full view of Sakurajima.
Hitomi A.
(5 reviews)Thank you for your tour review. I really like the title "Hidden Sakurajima'' and the phrase "some tough critics." I thought there was only one tough critic, but there were actually some! you are such a great writer. It was a shame that the weather and the cherry blossoms weren't in bloom yet, but I'm glad you enjoyed the Wagyu Yakiniku. Continue your wonderful cruise ship journey! Please come back to Kagoshima again! Also, please give my best wishes to each and every member of your family. .