Several awamori distillers allow visitors to tour their facilities for free. Visit one and take a closer look at the art of distilling awamori. The tours usually end with complimentary samples of products. It is a great chance to learn about – and sample – some the different types of awamori that are out there.

Zuisen Distillery Location: 1-35 Shuri, Sakiyama-cho, Naha City Hours: Open Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. URL: https://www.zuisen.co.jp/ (Japanese) For reservation or more information, call 098-884-1968.

Sakimoto Distillery Location: 1-25, Torihori, Shuri, Naha City Hours: By reservation only. URL: sakimoto-awamori.com/index.html (Japanese) For reservation or more information, call 098-884-1404.

Yamakawa Distillery Location: 58 Namizato Motobu Town Hours: 8 a.m.-12 p.m., 1:30 - 5 p.m. URL: www.yamakawa-shuzo.jp (Japanese) For reservation or more information, call 0980-47-2136.

The Okinawa Awamori Distillers Association offers valuable information on awamori in English at: www.okinawa-awamori.or.jp/english