Spirits, Scenic River & Sacred Heritage: Premium Hitoyoshi Kuma Shochu Day Tour with Local Comedian Masashi Yasui
Seeking an authentic, laughter-filled escape in Kumamoto? This exclusive 1-day guided journey invites you deep into Hitoyoshi Kuma, the historic heartland of traditional Kuma Shochu. Guided by beloved local comedian Masashi Yasui, craft your very own unique oak-aged shochu at a historic distillery, soak in relaxing footbaths, glide along the scenic Kuma River, and explore a 1,200-year-old National Treasure shrine. Experience the rich heritage, vibrant local food culture, and warm spirit of Hitoyoshi through unforgettable storytelling and hilarious local insights.
・Craft your own unique oak-aged shochu at the historic Oishi Distillery and enjoy immersive distillery tours. ・Travel with popular local comedian Masashi Yasui, who brings the journey to life with hilarious local insights, warm hospitality, and mini-lectures on Kuma Shochu. ・Experience a rich variety of local activities, including a footbath experience at Sengetsu Shuzo and a scenic cruise along the Kuma River. ・Explore iconic cultural landmarks, such as the 1,200-year-old National Treasure Aoi Aso Shrine and the Kuma Shochu Museum. ・Convenient round-trip day tour starting and ending at JR Hitoyoshi Station.
・Custom Shochu Making & Distillery Tour Step inside Oishi Distillery, a historic producer with roots dating back to the Edo period. Craft your very own unique, oak-aged Kuma Shochu to take home as a one-of-a-kind souvenir. ・Relaxing Footbath & Cultural Immersion Visit Sengetsu Shuzo, a prestigious brewery boasting 250 years of history. Soak in a soothing hot spring footbath alongside local comedian Masashi Yasui as he shares entertaining, passionate insights into why Kuma Shochu is so extraordinary. ・Scenic Kuma River Cruise Board a traditional sight-seeing boat and glide along the pristine waters of the Kuma River. Take in the peaceful, picturesque scenery of Hitoyoshi from a relaxing riverside perspective. ・Hitoyoshi Craft Park Ishino Park & Shochu Museum Explore a central hub featuring all 28 Kuma Shochu distilleries under one roof. Enjoy a mini-lecture from Masashi Yasui on the rich 500-year history and distinct charm of regional shochu. ・Aoi Aso Shrine Discover a magnificent National Treasure with over 1,200 years of sacred history. Marvel at the intricate craft and beauty of Japan's only thatched-roof National Treasure shrine main building. ・Hitoyoshi Onsen Bussankan (Local Souvenir & Food Center) Shop a wide selection of regional crafts, sweets, and Kuma Shochu variants. Wrap up your tour as Masashi Yasui reveals his favorite hilarious, hyper-local comfort foods that only residents know about!
・This is a private tour. Only your group will participate. ・You can customize it as you like. If you have any requests please let us know in advance. ・Please note that bringing large luggage during the tour is not allowed.
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