Hakutsuru Shuzo (白鶴酒造株式会社)
Hakutsuru Shuzo is a brewery in Hyogo Prefecture, founded in 1743, known for Hakutsuru. A leading Nada brewer combining centuries of tradition with modern innovation and proprietary rice development. KIKI lists 3 of its bottles.
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Key facts
| Name | Hakutsuru Shuzo (白鶴酒造株式会社) |
|---|---|
| Location | Hyogo Prefecture |
| Founded | 1743 |
| Makes | Sake |
| Website | www.hakutsuru.co.jp |
What kind of brewery is it?
History
Founded in 1743, the brewery adopted the Hakutsuru brand name in 1747. It pioneered reinforced concrete sake brewing facilities and four-season brewing, later developing its proprietary Hakutsuru Nishiki rice strain.
What makes it distinct
| Ingredients | Uses Hyogo Yamada Nishiki and its independently developed and registered sake rice strain, Hakutsuru Nishiki. |
|---|---|
| Water | Brews with mineral-rich subterranean well water from the Rokko Mountain Range (Miyamizu). |
| Master brewer | Follows the Tanba Toji tradition, overseen by Master Brewer Mitsuhiro Ban. |
| Style | Combines four-season brewing with traditional winter batch methods and an on-site microbrewery. |
Visiting
The Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum in a preserved Taisho-era timber brewery offers exhibits, tastings, and a shop.
- Tours
- Shop
- Tasting / food
Bottles from this brewery
The KIKI app knows 60 bottles from this maker (3 on this site).
| Bottle | Type | Per 720 ml |
|---|---|---|
| Hakutsuru Maru白鶴 まる | Futsushu | ¥389 |
| Hakutsuru Sake Pack Sugar Free白鶴 サケパック 糖質ゼロ | Futsushu | ¥381 |
| Hakutsuru Dry Double Pack白鶴 辛口 ダブルパック | Sake | ¥498 |
Awards
| Year | Competition | Result | Entry | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brewing year 2025 | Japan Sake Awards (Zenkoku Shinshu Kanpyokai) | Prize (nyusho) | 白鶴 | |
| Brewing year 2025 | Japan Sake Awards (Zenkoku Shinshu Kanpyokai) | Gold prize | 白鶴 | |
| Brewing year 2025 | Japan Sake Awards (Zenkoku Shinshu Kanpyokai) | Gold prize | 白鶴 | |
| Brewing year 2025 | Japan Sake Awards (Zenkoku Shinshu Kanpyokai) | Gold prize | 白鶴 | |
| Brewing year 2024 | Japan Sake Awards (Zenkoku Shinshu Kanpyokai) | Gold prize | 白鶴 | |
| Brewing year 2024 | Japan Sake Awards (Zenkoku Shinshu Kanpyokai) | Gold prize | 白鶴 | |
| Brewing year 2024 | Japan Sake Awards (Zenkoku Shinshu Kanpyokai) | Prize (nyusho) | 白鶴 |