Event: Tsunuki Distillery Festival 2026
To express our heartfelt gratitude for your continued support, Hombo Shuzo Co., Ltd. is delighted to host the Tsunuki Distillery Festival 2026 at Mars Tsunuki Distillery.
Throughout the day, visitors can immerse themselves in Hombo Shuzo’s uncompromising passion and craftsmanship in spirit making. Highlights include complimentary tastings of three selected Honkaku Shochu expressions, a “Shochu Distillery Tour” led by the Toji of Kishogura, an “Open Shochu Seminar” presented by the Toji of Chiran Distillery, and a “Whisky Tasting Seminar” hosted by a Mars Tsunuki Distillery blender.
The festival will also feature live stage performances and a variety of gourmet food stalls (for purchase) hosted by local culinary partners, offering exquisite dishes to pair with our fine spirits. In addition, an exclusive advance release of a limited-edition commemorative bottling will be held. With experiences for everyone—whether you drink alcohol or not—we warmly invite you to join us with your family and friends.
Tsunuki Distillery Festival 2026
- Date & Time: Nov. 8, 2026 (Sun) 10:00–16:00 *Rain or shine (light rain)
- Location: Mars Tsunuki Distillery Special Grounds *Free parking
Special Programs
Whisky Tasting Seminar <Reserve via Calendar Below>
- Time: Morning Session 11:00–11:50 / Afternoon Session 14:10–15:00
- Fee: 1,500 JPY (tax incl.) *Includes tasting drams & souvenir gift
- Capacity: 30 participants per session (First-come, first-served) *Standing room available on the day
- Speaker: Tatsuro Kusano (Chief Distilling Manager)
| ID | 予約日時｜Visiting Date | カレンダー | 状態 |
|---|
Open Shochu Seminar
- Time: 12:00–13:00
- Fee: Free (Register at the General Information desk on the day)
- Seating: 50 seats (First-come, first-served) *Standing room available
- Speaker: Kota Samejima (Toji, Chiran Distillery)
Shochu Distillery Tour
- Time: 13:15–13:50
- Fee: Free (Register at the General Information desk on the day)
- Capacity: Approx. 30 participants (First-come, first-served)
- Guide: Yu Dohara (Toji, Kishogura)
Commemorative Bottling Release
Single Malt TSUNUKI 10th Anniversary of MARS TSUNUKI DISTILLERY
ABV: 54% / Size: 700ml / Price: 15,400 JPY (tax incl.)
An exclusive advance release of a special single malt whisky crafted from two-row barley grown in Minamisatsuma City, limited to 1,000 bottles. *Available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Free Shuttle Bus Timetable
Kaseda Bus Center ⇔ Mars Tsunuki Distillery
| Dep. Kaseda | Dep. Tsunuki |
|---|---|
| 9:15 | 11:00 |
| 10:40 | 12:00 |
| 11:30 | 13:00 |
| 12:35 | 14:00 |
| 13:30 | 15:00 |
| 14:30 | 16:15* |
Tsunuki Distillery ⇔ Hinokami Distillery
| Dep. Tsunuki | Dep. Hinokami |
|---|---|
| 11:00 | 11:00 |
| 12:00 / 12:30 | 12:00 / 12:30 |
| 13:00 / 13:30 | 13:00 / 13:30 |
| 14:00 / 14:30 | 14:00 / 14:30 |
| 15:00 / 15:30 | 15:00 / 15:30 |
| 16:00 | 16:00 |
Tsunuki Distillery Festival 2025 Event Photos
Contact for this topic
Mars Tsunuki Distillery "Hojo"TEL:0993-55-2121