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Whisky Distilleries, Kanosuke, Mars Tsunuki and Satsuma Ware Pottery Kiln, Chin Ju Kan
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Joined 2023
A 4th generation shouchu distillery, pionner in the field of aged shochu, Kanosuke has developed a deep understanding of the delicate craft of distilling and is now trying its hand at single malt mellow yet flavorful whisky.
Mars Tsunuki, under the power of nature and time, complex and diverse raw liquors are produced over the years of aging in the barrel storage.
The 400-year history of Satsuma ware, introduced from Korea features numerous ceramics by successive generations of Chin Ju-kan.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
at your hotel or cruise ship port
Kanosuke distillery factory tour
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. Tours are held on Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 10:45 and 13:45.
Museum of Satsuma Ware Pottery
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. Healthy Medicinal cuisine is served at Chin Ju Kan Tea Room
Medicinal cuisine lunch served at the Satsuma Ware Pottery Kiln
Medicinal cuisine served at the Satsuma Ware Pottery Kiln
One of the lunch set menus; Medicinal bibimbap( mixed rice with meat & vegetables) 2,200 yen comes with Medicinal seaweed soup, Small bowl, Dessert, seasonal medicinal tea. Topped with meat miso made with black garlic and seasonal vegetable namul. A flavorful seaweed soup made with local chicken broth and boiled herbs.
Benefits: Nourishing and strengthening, fatigue recovery, improved gastrointestinal function, detoxification, beautiful skin, improved blood circulation, cold sensitivity
Mars Tsunuki Distillery
Tsunuki is surrounded by 500-meter mountain rages to the east and west and is a basin-shaped area with hot summers and extremely cold winters and this climate has a major impact on the aging of whisky.
departure to your hotel or cruise ship port
End of the tour
Ending Point
at your hotel or cruise ship port
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
guide fee
Transportation: chartering a taxi is recommended, average chartered taxi fare; up to 3 for 39,000 JPY, up to 8 for 50,000 JPY.
Kanosuke Distillery factory and tasting tour: 1,000 JPY
Lunch(you and guide) around 2,200 JPY per person.
Chin Family Heirlooms Storage Facility Admission Fee: Adults (high school students and above) 500 JPY.
Mars Tsunuki tasting tour: 1,500 JPY
Tour Important Information
This tour involves some walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
Important message from the supplier
Tours are all open to any kind of arrangement. please feel free to let me know your preferences.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2023
About Tour Guide Hitomi A.
Hello! I’m Hitomi. I was born and raised in Kagoshima. After graduating from the college, I mostly lived in Tokyo and came back to my hometown 10 years ago. I love communicating with people and sharing each other’s culture and history. As I used to work for an airline company, I could travel to many foreign countries with lots of joy experiencing their unique cultures. Now, I want to help visitors from abroad enjoy Japanese unique culture, history, nature.
Reviews
Debbie S.
“Kagoshima Family Adventure ”
Hitomi was wonderful. She arranged a private taxi bus for the day to take us into Kagoshima from the port. She was very organized, and very knowledgeable. Her itinerary for us was perfect with the kimono and armor dressing, and we so enjoyed the soba noodle making and lunch! She made our stop in Kagoshima very memorable!
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Hitomi A.
It was such a wonderful day! I'm so glad you enjoyed every single experience you chose to have in Kagoshima. I wish you and your lovely family all the best. Thank you for coming to Kagoshima, Japan.
Ethel D.
“Amazing Day in Kagoshima ”
We had a great day with Hitomi , she took us to the hot Sandbath which was a very enjoyable experience. After that we preferred to do a green tea experience which was very fun , followed for the Kamikase museum and the Samurai Gardens . And the lunch was amazing !!! Steamed vegetables and three cut of beef . I can’t recommend enough to book a tour with Hitomi, she took care of every aspect of our tour including to book private transportation for the five of us . Thank you Hitomi!!!
Hitomi A.
Thank you so much for your prompt and fantastic review. I am so happy to hear that you enjoyed the seasonal steamed vegetables and three luxurious Kagoshima meats. It was a wonderful day for me to have the opportunity to introduce Ibusuki and Chiran to you and your lovely family. I wish you all the best.
Rebecca N.
“Beautiful day in Kagoshima ”
Had a beautiful day with Hitomi visiting Kagoshima. Pottery and whisky distillery were fabulous places to visit on a rainy day. Our lunch was delicious and healthy. We absolutely loved the entire day. Thanks Hitomi. You are a fantastic guide.
Hitomi A.
Thank you for visiting Kagoshima. I also think it was the perfect itinerary for a rainy day. I had a great time spending the day with such wonderful people as you, and I am so happy to know that you all enjoyed the day in Kagoshima. I wish you all the best!
$496/ per group
More tours by Hitomi A.
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Highlights of Kagoshima, Sakurajima and Sengan-en Garden
Fell the wonder of nature by experiencing the real active volcano Sakurajima, an oblong massive trapezoid volcano rises above Kagoshima Bay, erupts on average 200 times a year, enjoy Japan's longest 100 meter footbath. Sengan-en, 12 acres of calming traditional gardens built in 1658. Discover peaceful ponds, mysterious shrines, a bamboo grove, the lord's house lived in and loved by generations. World Heritage site of the modernisation project and sophisticated crystal cut glass craftsmanship.
Highlights of Kagoshima, Sakurajima and Sengan-en Garden
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Real Natural Hot Sandbath in Ibusuki, Chiran Peace Museum & Samurai residenses and gardens
Natural steam sandbaths are something you would want to try at least once in your life. Your body is covered with sand heated by hot springs that naturally well up from the earth. Tosenkyo rotating flowing noodles which swirl around in front of your eyes is a unique dining experience. Chiran Peace Museum preserves and displays materials left by the deceased Army pilots of the unprecedented ramming attack known as Kamikaze during the final moments of WWⅡ.
Real Natural Hot Sandbath in Ibusuki, Chiran Peace Museum & Samurai residenses and gardens
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A Deep Full Day of Active Volcano Sakurajima
Feel the wonder of nature by experiencing the real active volcano Sakurajima! An oblong massive trapezoid volcano rises above Kagoshima Bay. It erupts on average 200 times a year. You will be able to experience nature that you have never experienced before. There is Japan's longest 100 meter footbath that will warm your mind and body. Then visit 3 main observatories to experience the real volcano.
A Deep Full Day of Active Volcano Sakurajima
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Oshima Silk Wearing Experience, Chiran Samurai Village and Peace Museum
Enjoy a stroll through the subtropical garden wearing Oshima Silk, one of the three great textiles in the world along with Gobelins and Persian carpets. Chiran is home to more than 500 samurai residences during the late Edo period. The breath of history is still felt after more than 270 years. Chiran Peace Museum preserves and displays materials left by the deceased Army pilots of the unprecedented Tokko operation in Okinawa during the final moments of WWⅡ, known as Kamikaze internationally.
Oshima Silk Wearing Experience, Chiran Samurai Village and Peace Museum
Other Popular Highlights Tours in Kagoshima
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Kagoshima Highlights tour (one day) 鹿兒島/鹿儿岛一天遊（櫻島活火山，仙巌園，購物）
--Sakurajima active volcano (by car, and car ride on ferry) visiting Yunohira observatory -the highest point you can visit in the volcano, enjoy footbath at under the volcano, and mini volcano museum. --Go back to Kagoshima city, --Visiting Japanese Samurai garden, Satsuma kiriko glass factory , and museum (entrance fee: 1600yen /person) --walking around the down town, for meal and shopping. 迎接客人---櫻島渡輪碼頭---櫻島港碼頭----櫻島游客中心---櫻島Nagisa海濱熔岩公園---泡洗足浴溫泉---湯之平展望臺---世界遺產“仙巌園”--- 天文館通購物街---返回
Kagoshima Highlights tour (one day) 鹿兒島/鹿儿岛一天遊（櫻島活火山，仙巌園，購物）
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In search of the key to open Kagoshima's treasure chest!
Kagoshima is blessed with many volcanoes, a mild climate and a lot of rain. People have survived on barren volcanic ash plateaus. Currently, the agricultural production is the highest in Japan and marine resources are also abundant. Relatively close ancestors started the industrial revolution along with the social revolution for modernization in Japan. Western countries hailed this as an oriental miracle. Please enjoy the trip to find many of Kagoshima's secret keys.
In search of the key to open Kagoshima's treasure chest!
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KAGOSHIMA HIGHLIGHTS Day Tour
We’ll visit some of the most beautiful and interesting spots in the city, with stories and views you won’t find in guidebooks. One highlight is a short ferry ride to Mt. Sakurajima, Japan’s most active volcano today. I’ll share how this wild landscape was shaped, and how locals live calmly in its shadow — with ash on their cars and humor in their hearts. As a local guide, I’ll choose the best places to match the day’s weather and your interests, so you get the most out of your visit.
KAGOSHIMA HIGHLIGHTS Day Tour
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Kagoshima half day tour 鹿兒島半日遊（Japanese garden & Shiroyama Observatory）
Kagoshima city highlight tour * pick up from your hotel / JR st. / port terminal * Shiroyama Observatory (photo spot) * Samurai garden-Senganen (Japanese garden, world heritage, photo spot, beautiful view for active volcano) * walking around in down towm - tenmonkan area * send back to your hotel / JR st. / port terminal 行程可以按照客人的需求，或實際天氣情況而適當調整。 鹿兒島市區迎接（酒店／車站／碼頭附近）---城山展望---台世界遺產「仙巌園」--- 鹿兒島美食&購物街-天文館通---送返鹿兒島市（酒店／車站／碼頭附近）
Kagoshima half day tour 鹿兒島半日遊（Japanese garden & Shiroyama Observatory）