Kagoshima Shochu Bar

Kagoshima is a shochu kingdom boasting Japan's top production of sweet potato shochu, with specialty bars scattered throughout the Tenmonkan area stocking over 100 varieties. From premium brands like Maoou, Moriizo, and Murao to rare varieties distributed only locally, the joy is in tasting and comparing while hearing the bartender's recommendations. The depth of shochu is evident in how the flavor changes depending on the drinking method—hot water mixed, on the rocks, water mixed, and more. Paired perfectly with local Kagoshima cuisine like black pork dishes and satsuma-age, you can fully savor an evening in Kagoshima.