2nd Kuma Shochu Oktoberfest

About this event

The "2nd Kuma Shochu Oktoberfest" is a one-day festival of food and drink to enjoy the charms of Hitoyoshi Kuma with all five senses. It is a special opportunity to taste and compare a wide variety of Kuma Shochu brands at once, featuring cocktails crafted by bartenders using gin and liqueurs made by distilleries, as well as food pairings from popular restaurants in southern Kumamoto Prefecture. It is an experiential event that can be enjoyed by shochu enthusiasts, those unfamiliar with shochu, and families alike. Tasting plans are available across three tiers (Light, Standard, and Rich) to match different needs, from those looking to casually enjoy drinks to those searching for a rare bottle. The Light Plan offers over 60 varieties of Kuma Shochu, while the Standard Plan includes over 100 varieties of Kuma Shochu plus bartender cocktails and distillery-exclusive items. With the Rich Plan, there is an opportunity to encounter special bottles, including shochu no longer sold today and rare shochu from distilleries that have closed down. At the food booths, carefully selected popular shops from southern Kumamoto Prefecture will set up stalls, allowing visitors to savor exquisite pairings with Kuma Shochu. It is also appealing as a gourmet event that can be enjoyed simply for the food. Using Kuma Shochu as an entry point, this event offers a full day to thoroughly savor Hitoyoshi Kuma's cuisine, cocktails, and regional culture.

Venue

Aoi Aso Shrine Misogibashi Bridge

Kamiaoimachi, Hitoyoshi, Kumamoto 868-0005