Arimura Shuzo (有村酒造株式会社)
Arimura Shuzo is a shochu distillery in Chabana on Yoron Island, Kagoshima, producing the brown sugar shochu Shimayusen, in the southernmost part of the Amami Islands.
What kind of distillery is Arimura Shuzo?
The distillery has been supported by the people of Yoron Island and makes brown sugar shochu as the island's drink. Its people include the first toji, who came from the island, the man who laid the foundation of Shimayusen, and his successor who kept the distillery going. Today the fourth-generation toji leads production and Yasukazu Arimura is president. A black koji version was added to the standard Shimayusen.
- Style
- Brown sugar shochu may be made only in the Amami Islands.
- Other
- The black koji Shimayusen is made entirely by hand.
Can you visit Arimura Shuzo?
- Tours
Tours require a reservation, are accepted Monday to Friday 9:00-12:00 and 13:00-17:00, take about 30 minutes and cost 500 yen per person.
- Shop
Adults who are not driving can taste, and the adjacent shop sells products afterwards.
Hours and booking rules change, so check before you go. Official website
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Compiled with AI from public pages, mainly the brewery’s own site (not yet checked by the brewery)Sources: shimayusen.jp