Here is a list of all the visitable awamori breweries in the southern part of mainland Okinawa. It might be a good idea to bring an interpreter if you can’t speak Japanese. There is usually a tour and/or a short film explaining the history and the brewing process and many places also allow for tasting.

Zuisen Brewery – 瑞泉酒造
Address: 1-35 Sakiyamacho, Shuri, Naha City
TEL: 098-884-1968
URL: http://www.zuisen.co.jp
Open: 9:30-17:30
Closed: First three days every year.
Duration: 30 min.
Factory and storage, shop, tasting corner

Kumesen Brewery (Naha) – 久米島の久米仙（本島北那覇地区）
Address: 155 Nakaima, Naha City
TEL: 098-832-3133
URL: http://www.k-kumesen.co.jp
Open: 10:00-16:00
Closed: Sat, Sun
Duration: 15 min.
Bottling line, underground storage, tasting corner

Chuukou Brewery – 忠孝酒造
Address: 132 Nakachi, Tomigusuku City
TEL: 098-850-1257
URL: http://www.chuko-awamori.com
Open: 9:30-17:00
Closed: Sat, Sun, public holidays
Duration: 40 min.
Factory and storage, shop, tasting corner, pottery

Masahiro Brewery – まさひろ酒造
Address: 5-8-7 Nishizaki, Itoman City
TEL: 098-994-8080
URL: http://www.masahiro.co.jp
Open: 9:30-17:30
Closed: 5 days around new year.
Duration: 30 min.
Factory and storage, gallery, museum, shop, tasting corner

Mizuho Brewery – 瑞穂酒造
Address: 5-4-16 Sueyoshicho, Shuri, Naha City
TEL: 098-885-0121
URL: http://www.mizuhoshuzo.co.jp
Open: 10:00-16:00
Closed: Sun, public holidays, 2nd and 4th Sat every month
Duration: 30 min.
Factory and storage, shop, tasting corner

Ishikawa Brewery – 石川酒造場
Address: 1438-1 Onaha, Nishihara Town
TEL: 098-945-3515
URL: http://www.kamejikomi.com
Inquiry needed for visit.
Factory and storage, shop, tasting corner

Sakimoto Brewery – 咲元酒造
Address: 1-25 Torihoricho, Shuri, Naha City
TEL: 098-884-1404
URL: http://www.sakimoto-awamori.com
Open: 9:00-16:00
Closed: Sun, public holidays, 2nd and 4th Sat every month
Duration: 20 min.
Factory and storage, shop, tasting corner

Pictures: © Okinawa Convention & Visitors Bureau