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Hitoyoshi Half Day Tour: Spirits and Local Community Comedian

Experience a genuine and humorous adventure in Kumamoto with this exclusive 1-day guided tour led by popular local comedian Masashi Yasui. Delve into the historical heart of traditional Kuma Shochu in Hitoyoshi Kuma, visiting a 1,200-year-old National Treasure shrine, touring a 160-year-old brewery for unique earthenware-aged shochu tastings, and exploring all 28 regional distilleries in one location, all while enjoying the rich heritage and lively food culture through engaging storytelling and amusing local perspectives.

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Hitoyoshi Tour: Explore River Cruise, National Treasure Shrine, Matcha & Brewery Tasting

Experience the charm of Hitoyoshi, often referred to as the "Little Kyoto of Kyushu," on this exclusive day tour. Begin with a serene river cruise on the pristine Kuma River at "HASSENBA," then explore the stunning Aoi Aso Shrine, a National Treasure, before indulging in local culinary delights, including authentic matcha green tea, a tour of a historic soy sauce brewery, and a premium tasting of "Kuma Shochu" at a well-known distillery, all while traveling in the comfort of a private vehicle.

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[Kumamoto / Hitoyoshi] Experience Authentic Kuma Shochu Tasting at a Historic Distillery

Experience a premium guided visit to Yamatoichi Brewery, a historic distillery in Hitoyoshi, Kumamoto, renowned as the origin of "Kuma Shochu," a traditional Japanese spirit with a rich 500-year history. With the assistance of a knowledgeable guide fluent in your language, delve into the heritage, craftsmanship, and special production techniques of this iconic spirit, followed by an exclusive tasting of unique varieties, including shochu made with natural hot spring water, brown rice shochu, and milk shochu.

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