A theme park where you can experience the charms of koji, created by Kawachi Genichiro Shoten, a koji starter shop with a 120-year history. Located just a 3-minute drive from Kagoshima Airport, it's a perfect tourist spot to stop by during your trip.

The Koji Museum introduces the possibilities of koji that Kawachi Genichiro Shoten has been exploring for many years. Along with the history of koji, you can also see the process of shochu brewing and aging, providing a time full of learning and discovery.

Panels and videos explaining about koji

The shochu-making process unfolding through the glass

Attention! Authentic craft beer born in the Czech Republic and raised in Satsuma

Kirishima Kogen Beer was born in Kagoshima, inheriting the traditional brewing methods of the Czech Republic, the home of pilsner beer.
The taste of this sake, made using authentic equipment and ingredients and Kirishima's rich water, has captivated many people.

A masterpiece made with time and effort

What is Kawachi Genichiro Shoten?

Founded in showa 6, "Kawachi Genichiro Shoten" built the foundations of modern shochu culture through the passionate research of its founder, Kawachi Genichiro. The "Kawachikin Shirokoji" he discovered is used in over 80% of factories nationwide as the koji mold used in the production of authentic shochu.

Koji mold is essential for shochu production

At Kojigura GEN (Koji Restaurant), you can enjoy the fusion of Kagoshima's specialty products and koji. They serve dishes made with plenty of ingredients grown with koji, such as pork, fish, vegetables, and eggs. Be sure to try their Kirishima Kogen beer and original shochu.

Group menus are also available. Please contact us in advance if you wish to use them.

The extremely popular "Shio Koji Cream Puffs" have an irresistible fluffy and creamy texture.

"Loin cutlet set meal" using koji pork

The shop sells shochu, beer, and meat products raised with koji. There is also a wide selection of Kagoshima specialty products, perfect as souvenirs. You can also enjoy tasting amazake and shochu.

Recommended products

Satsuma Jigenryu

A carefully selected rice shochu that boasts unwavering popularity

Kojiya's Amazake

A popular delicacy for eating amazake

Shio-koji from Tane-koji Shop

Shio-koji easily expands the possibilities of cooking

The Koji and Fermentation Hotel is a place where you can escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and experience a stay that will energize you for the next day. From the rooms to the food and spa, you can fully enjoy a retreat that has been carefully designed down to the last detail.

The colorful exterior is reminiscent of the streets of Prague, Czech Republic.

Regularly held Koji Sommelier Course

Regular lectures are held by koji professionals, and you can aim to obtain a koji sommelier qualification.