Kanosuke Distillery: A Journey Through Japanese Whiskey Craftsmanship

Getting There

• Car

  If you're driving from Kagoshima city center, take Route 3 (Kagoshima Main Road) heading north. Continue on Route 3 for approximately 30 minutes until you reach the intersection with Route 219. Turn left onto Route 219 and follow it for about 10 minutes. You will see signs for Kanosuke Distillery. Turn right onto Hiyoshicho Kaminokawa, and the distillery will be on your left at 845-3 Hiyoshicho Kaminokawa, Hioki. Parking is available onsite.

• Public Transportation - Train

  From Kagoshima Chuo Station, take the JR Kagoshima Main Line towards Yatsushiro. Get off at Hioki Station (approximately 30 minutes). Once at Hioki Station, exit and walk to the bus stop located near the station. Take the 'Kaminokawa' bus (check local schedules as they may vary) which will take you directly to the Kanosuke Distillery. The bus ride will take about 15 minutes. Make sure to check the bus schedule for return trips.

• Public Transportation - Bus

  If you prefer direct bus service, you can take a bus from Kagoshima city to Hioki. Look for a bus that goes to Hioki (for example, the Kagoshima Bus Co. provides services to Hioki). The bus ride takes about 40-50 minutes depending on traffic. Once you arrive at Hioki, you can take a taxi or the local bus to Kanosuke Distillery. Taxis are available outside the bus terminal and the fare should be reasonable (around ¥1,000-¥1,500).