Suntory Kyushu Kumamoto Factory - Kumamoto Tourism Concierge

Opened in 2003 in Kashima Town, a town famous for its excellent water, this hybrid factory produces not only beer but also natural spring water and soft drinks.

Let's go see how "The Premium Malt's" is made ♪

Come see the manufacturing process!: First, we will learn about the secrets to the deliciousness of beer: malt, hops, and natural water. While touring the brewing facilities, we will learn about the two special brewing methods of "The Premium Malt's."

Tasting time: Enjoy freshly poured "The Premium Malt's"

Souvenir selection: Check out the original goods that can only be purchased at the factory shop! "Factory Direct Beer" is highly recommended!

Easy transportation by shuttle bus

1 flights a day

40 minutes from Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal

*Platform: Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal, Bus Stop No. 2

Advance reservations via internet or phone are required.* Same-day reservations can only be made by phone
Use the machine translation service (English, Chinese, Korean) on your smartphone

Recommended points of "The Premium Malt's Delicious Discovery Tour"

projection mapping

The first thing you see when you start your tour is a projection mapping video that lets you learn about the actual production site and the thoughts of the makers.

Kami Awa Art

The tour concludes with a tasting session. The beer will be decorated with divine foam art. This will be a truly memorable experience.

There's also a guided tour of "Suntory Natural Mineral Water <Aso>"!

This tour allows you to see the manufacturing process of "Suntory Tennensui Aso." You can see the process from how the natural water nurtured in the natural environment of Aso is made into a finished product through the production equipment and impressive footage. There are also tours that parents and children can participate in together!

Check out the tourist spots around the factory on the "Factory Trip MAP"!

A Fact Trip is a combination of a factory tour and a trip to enjoy the local area, and a tool called the Fact Trip MAP has been created that compiles tourist spots around the factory.
There is also recommended information from factory staff! Please use it to plan your fun trip.

Click here for tour details!

The Premium Malt's Deliciousness Discovery Tour

Date	May vary depending on the season. Check the website for details.
Acitivity Time	Approximately 90 minutes (manufacturing process tour + tasting)
Entry fee	1,000 yen (tax included)/person

Suntory Natural Mineral Water <Aso> Guided Tour

Date	May vary depending on the season. Check the website for details.
Acitivity Time	Approximately 60 minutes (manufacturing process tour + tasting)
Entry fee	Free
Target	For all ages

Parent and child learning! Suntory Tennensui <Aso> guided tour

Date	May vary depending on the season. Check the website for details.
Acitivity Time	Approximately 60 minutes (manufacturing process tour + tasting)
Entry fee	Free
Target	Children from 3rd to 6th grade of elementary school and their parents

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Commemorative gift included! (Up to 5 people per group)
Valid until the end of October 2026

Suntory Kyushu Kumamoto Plant