Great even for rainy days,
this special experience for adults is
only available to 4 people per day.

Enjoy Awamori at a long-established brewery on Ishigaki Island
Enjoy a luxurious drink
For adults only!

Yaesen Shuzo offers
a behind-the-scenes tour of the brewery, bar experience, and mini-tasting!
You can enjoy this experience regardless of the weather.

Established in 1955
A fusion of tradition and innovation in brewing.
Enjoy the awamori at Yaesen, a beloved favorite of the local islanders

A special experience for adults at the exclusive counter barSpecial plan for max 4 people per day

Five points of the tour

  • 1

    Behind-the-scenes tour of the brewery, which is normally closed to visitors.

    Go behind-the-scenes and smell the rice and liquor at Yaesen Shuzo, only accessible through this plan.

  • 2

    The bar experience includes two activities

    You can an indulge in a variety of Awamori flavors with this set which includes includes "Unique Original Blend Bottling Experience" and "Easy-To-Drink and Recreate at Home Awamori Cocktail Making".

  • 3

    Carefully selected by the third generation CEO himself! Enjoy a mini Awamori tasting together with some local specialty snacks.

    Enjoy the Awamori cocktails you made with selected Ishigaki local specialty snacks!

  • 4

    Earthenware perfectly captures the rich diverse beauty of Yaeyama! Includes an earthenware pottery piece to take home as a souvenir.

    Yaesen Shuzo uses beautiful pottery to enhance the flavor of Awamori.

  • 5

    Making Awamori "Moromi-Stirring with an Oar" Experience

    Moromi is made by fermenting rice koji, yeast, and water together. You will participate in stirring a large tank, an essential process of making moromi, which is necessary for making awamori.

Main tour itinerary

  1. Yaesen Shuzo, behind-the-scenes
    brewery tour /
    Moromi-Stirring with an Oar
    (approx. 80 min)

  2. Original Blend /
    Cocktail Experience
    (approx. 30 min)

  3. Tasting with local specialty snacks
    (approx. 40 min)

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Ishigaki Island's Specialty Awamori Yaesen Shuzo
907-0023 Ishigaki 1834, Ishigaki-Shi, Okinawa