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Iki shochu

Iki shochu received the geographical indication (GI) designation “Iki” in June 1995, as a single-distilled shochu. The island has 7 shochu breweries, and 8 shops on the island sell it.

What is Iki shochu?

Geographical indication: Iki shochu received the geographical indication (GI) designation “Iki” in June 1995, as a single-distilled shochu. (Source)

Barley shochu: Iki is said to be the oldest production area of shochu made from barley, and is called the birthplace of barley shochu. (Source)

Ingredients: It is made by a method that uses one-third rice koji and two-thirds barley. (Source)

Sources checked: 2026-09-14

How many breweries are there?

The island has 7 shochu breweries. Each page has the location and contact details. See also the list of shochu breweries.

Where can you buy it?

8 shops on the island carry it. Hours are the listed values, not statements from each shop.

Other places that carry shochu

6 places, such as souvenir shops and shops attached to breweries. Please ask each one which brands it carries.

Getting to the island

Ferries, flights and today's service are on the Iki Island page and the Ferries page. To get around the island, see island bus times and rental cars.

On days you plan to drink, please use a way of getting around that does not involve driving.

Please ask each brewery whether tours or tastings are available (we have not confirmed this).

Names in English are our own reading and translation, so a business may spell its name differently. The Japanese name is shown beside it for maps and drivers. Hours are the listed values (Google, Iki Tourism Navi), not statements from each business, and temporary closures are not reflected. Please call before you go.

Sources: Google (names, phone numbers, hours, locations) and Iki Tourism Navi. Checked 11/5 15:05 JST.

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