Chiyomusubi Shuzo (千代むすび酒造株式会社)
Chiyomusubi Shuzo is a brewery in Tottori Prefecture, founded in 1865, known for Konaki. Chiyomusubi Shuzo is a sake brewery in Sakaiminato, Tottori, founded in 1865 and the only brewery in the city. It also makes shochu and whisky. KIKI lists one of its bottles.
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Key facts
| Name | Chiyomusubi Shuzo (千代むすび酒造株式会社) |
|---|---|
| Location | Tottori Prefecture |
| Founded | 1865 |
| Makes | Sake and Shochu |
| Website | www.chiyomusubi.co.jp |
What kind of brewery is it?
History
Brewing began in Sakaiminato in 1865 (Keio 1). After two moves, the brewery now stands in front of JR Sakaiminato Station on Mizuki Shigeru Road. In the Taisho era it was known for labels such as Yamato Gokoro, and the name expresses a wish to bind happiness across generations. It focuses on Goriki, a rice variety native to Tottori, and also makes sparkling sake. In 2021 it began a Japanese whisky project.
What makes it distinct
| Water | Slightly soft natural spring water from the local mountain range is used. |
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| Ingredients | Uses Tottori-grown sake rice, notably the native variety Goriki. |
| Style | Milling through low-temperature fermentation is managed in house, and sparkling sake is also made. |
Visiting
The shop near Sakaiminato Station offers tastings and has a standing bar. Reservations by phone are recommended (0859-42-3191).
- Shop
- Tasting / food
Bottles from this brewery
The KIKI app knows 36 bottles from this maker (1 on this site).
| Bottle | Type | Per 720 ml |
|---|---|---|
| Konaki Junmai Ultra Dryこなき純米 超辛口 | Junmai | ¥1,320 |
Awards
| Year | Competition | Result | Entry | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brewing year 2025 | Japan Sake Awards (Zenkoku Shinshu Kanpyokai) | Prize (nyusho) | 千代むすび |