Awamori Immersion Discover the Depth and Allure of Okinawa’s Iconic Spirit
Located within Ryukyu Mura—a cultural theme park where you can immerse yourself in the history and heritage of Okinawa—Sakimoto Distillery boasts over 120 years of craftsmanship in producing awamori, the island’s iconic spirit. Enjoy a guided tour of the production process with fascinating insights from the distillery’s expert brewers, followed by a tasting session in a traditional Okinawan kominka (folk house) for a truly authentic experience.
① Awamori Concierge
After a guided tour of the Ryukyu Mura village and the exterior of the Sakimoto Awamori Distillery (including viewing the production area through glass), guests can enjoy a tasting experience featuring five varieties of Awamori from Sakimoto Distillery.
| Days of Week | Saturday |
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| Hours | 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Available at specific times) |
| Required Time | 45 minutes |
| Price | JPY 3,000 per person (inclusive of tax) Included in the Experience: ・Admission to Ryukyu Mura ・Awamori Tasting ・Souvenir: Sakimoto Awamori Distillery Original Bottle |
| Minimum group size | Minimum of 3 guests |
| Eligibility | Guests must be 20 years or older and not be driving a vehicle |
| Organizer | Sakimoto Awamori Distillery |
| Reservation |
Please make your reservation at least 4 days in advance through this page. |
| Cancellation Fee | Cancellation up to 5:00 p.m. two days before: 30% fee Cancellation up to 5:00 p.m. one day before: 50% fee After that: 100% fee |
②Awamori Pairing Experience
After a guided tour of Ryukyu Village and the Sakimoto Awamori Distillery, enjoy a pairing experience of Awamori and carefully selected snacks.
| Days of Week | Monday - Saturday |
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| Hours | Start at 1:30 p.m. |
| Required Time | 120 minutes |
| Price | JPY 7,000 per person (inclusive of tax) Included in the Experience: ・Admission to Ryukyu Mura ・Awamori and Snack Pairing Fee |
| Minimum group size | Minimum of 2 guests |
| Eligibility | Guests must be 20 years or older and not be driving a vehicle |
| Organizer | Sakimoto Awamori Distillery |
| Reservation |
Please make your reservation at least 4 days in advance through this page. |
| Cancellation Fee | Cancellation up to 5:00 p.m. three days before: 50% fee Cancellation up to 5:00 p.m. two days before: 80% fee After that: 100% fee |
③Awamori Blending Experience
After a guided tour of Ryukyu Village and the Sakimoto Awamori Distillery, you can enjoy creating your very own unique Awamori by blending various Sakimoto Awamori varieties to your personal taste.
| Days of Week | Monday - Saturday |
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| Hours | Start at 1:30 p.m. |
| Required Time | 120 minutes |
| Price | JPY 15,000 per person (inclusive of tax) Included in the Experience: ・Admission to Ryukyu Mura ・Fee for the Awamori Blending Experience |
| Minimum group size | Minimum of 2 guests |
| Eligibility | Guests must be 20 years or older and not be driving a vehicle |
| Organizer | Sakimoto Awamori Distillery |
| Reservation |
Please make your reservation at least 4 days in advance through this page. |
| Cancellation Fee | Cancellation up to 5:00 p.m. two days before: 50% fee Cancellation up to 5:00 p.m. one day before: 80% fee After that: 100% fee |
・All experience programs allow minors to be accompanied by a guardian.
- Under 6 years old: Free
- 6 - 15 years old: JPY 800
- 16 - 18 years old: JPY 1,500
- 19 years old: JPY 2,000
・For safety reasons, we kindly ask that young children remain accompanied by a guardian and hold their hand throughout the experience.
・Please refrain from consuming Awamori if you will be driving.
・Please refrain from eating natto on the day of your visit, as it may affect the koji mold used in the distillery.
◆Contact for Reservations & Inquiries
The Uza Terrace Beach Club Villas
098-921-6111
