Kumejima’s Kumesen

This company, located in Uegusuku, Kumejima Town, Shimajiri County, brews Awamori, an Okinawan distilled rice liquor. It uses the island's famous water and carefully selected southern hard rice, and the resulting product is called Kumejima no Kumesen, after the medieval legendary figure Kume no Sennin. Visitors who make reservations can take a guided tour of the plant and enjoy an Awamori tasting session.