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Samurai and Shochu Tasting Shore Excursion

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Samurai and Shochu Tasting Shore Excursion

About this activity

Please note that even if you select “Tour Language: English(written),” the driver speaks Japanese only.

Communication will be supported using a translation app, and English tour information will be provided in advance.

This 4-hour private shore excursion from Marine Port blends Kagoshima’s samurai-era legacy with its famous local spirit, shochu. Visit the Ishin Furusato-kan museum for an easy-to-follow introduction to the Meiji Restoration, take in the panoramic city-and-volcano views from Shiroyama Observatory, then stop at a shochu distillery (such as Satsuma Muso) for tasting and shopping before returning to port on time.

What's included

  • ✓Private transportation
  • ✓Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

  • ✕Ishin Furusato-kan Museum- To Be Paid On Site

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This is a flexible tour. Admission fees are paid separately on-site. All admissions are optional, and you may decide whether you would like to proceed with each attraction.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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