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Learn About Traditional Awamori on Ishigaki Island with the "Kurabito Experience"
- A confirmation email for your reservation will be sent to you within 48 hours.
- Required Time:
- 180minutes
*Experience time within the brewery from gathering to dismissal
- Reservation Time:
- 12:00
- Supported Languages:
- Japanese / English
- Popular Spots:
- Ishigaki island
- Participants(Min.):
- 1 Person
- Participants(Max.):
- 4 People（Capacity: 4 people）
- Min. Participants Required For Activity:
- 1 Person
- Payment Method:
- Credit Card (VISA/MASTER/AMERICAN EXPRESS/JCB)
- Fee:
- Adults (Middle school students and above) (Aged 12 years and above) USD 58.17
- Age (Min.):
- 12 years old
- Cancellation:
- Yes
- Booking deadline:
- 7 days prior by 17:00
Activity
Take part in the actual production of Awamori as a brewer in the behind-the-scenes areas of a distillery, usually off-limits to the public.
You can experience the intricacies of Awamori making at a distillery that inherits the traditions and natural blessings of Ishigaki Island.
What is Awamori?
Awamori is the oldest distilled spirit in Japan, produced in the Ryukyu Islands.
It is said that distillation techniques for alcohol, which developed in Western Asia in the early 13th century, were transmitted to the Ryukyu Islands via China and Thailand.
At that time, Awamori was presented as a tribute to Asian countries through trade and was regarded as a luxury item that only royalty could drink.
Awamori brewing & fermentation
In the brewing process, local water and rice are used to create the foundation of Awamori through traditional handcraft methods.
Next, during the fermentation process, you will observe the changes in aroma and the movement of bubbles over time while learning about the fermentation process.
Shipping of Awamori
Additionally, you can take part in the process of labeling and packaging the Awamori, helping to finalize it as a product.
By assisting in preparing the completed Awamori for shipment, you can share in the sense of accomplishment and pride of the producers.
This is a special activity where you can experience the charm of Awamori, nurtured by the nature and traditions of Ishigaki Island.
You can get a close look at the techniques that craftsmen have honed over many years, while being surrounded by the aroma of the distillery and interacting with local ingredients.
Schedule
12:00 PM Reception / Meet-up
Please show the My Page reservation screen when checking in. You will be given an explanation about the distillery, the history of Awamori (including its differences from shochu, etc.), and local ingredients that pair well with Awamori.
Brewing process, fermentation (rice steaming)
300kg of rice are transferred to the wooden box in the koji room and flattened.
Awamori tasting, fermentation process (black koji mold inoculation process)
• You can enjoy tasting the Awamori while the temperature of the steamed rice cools down.
• Once the steamed rice has cooled, black koji is mixed in, and the rice is left to rest.Cashier duties, label application, packaging, and shipping
You can send a photo or text of your choice to the distillery staff on the spot (AirDrop from an iPhone is also possible), and an original label will be created for your Awamori. You can take home a one-of-a-kind design as a souvenir.
3:00 PM End of the activity / Disband
*The above schedule is an example. Depending on the distillery's brewing conditions or adverse weather, the experience may be delayed or changed without notice.
Included in the Fee
Not included in the Fee
Meeting Place
Ikehara Shuzo
175 Okawa, Ishigaki-shi, OkinawaDirections
Nearest Station：About 10 minutes walk from "Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal"
Directions to Nearest Station：About 30 minutes by bus from Ishigaki Airport to Ishigaki Port Remote Island Terminal
Destination by Taxi：Ikehara Shuzo
Things guests need to prepare on the day of the activity (clothes, belongings, etc.)
Please refrain from wearing nail polish, accessories, perfume, etc.
Please come dressed in comfortable clothing that you can move around in and don't mind getting dirty.
Please prepare one photo file that you would like to place on the original label.
Cancellation Policy
The cancel fee is based on the timing of the cancellation. Please check the cancellation policy below.
- After 2 days before date of use
- 100%
Notes
The experience may be canceled for safety reasons due to inclement weather, natural disasters, or other various circumstances. In such cases, WAmazing Play's Customer Support or the organizer will contact the emergency contact. Please be sure to check your e-mail or incoming call on the day of the experience. (Estimated date/time of contact: 2 days prior, after 6:00 PM)
[Language Support]
English assistance tools are available and communication using body language
[Parking]
• Parking is available (free for up to two cars if space is available)
• If the parking lot is full, please use nearby paid parking lots (e.g., City-operated Kuramoto Parking, Okawa Paid Parking).
[Notes]
• Minors are not allowed to sample alcohol.
• Please refrain from driving after consuming alcohol.
Organizer
Ikehara Shuzo Co., Ltd.
175 Okawa, Ishigaki-shi, Okinawa