Jufuku Shuzojo (合資会社寿福酒造場)
Jufuku Shuzojo is a small shochu distillery in Hitoyoshi, Kumamoto, near the Kuma River. Since 1890 it has made Kuma shochu with local rice and barley, using atmospheric distillation only.
What kind of distillery is Jufuku Shuzojo?
The distillery was founded in 1890 and is now run by its fourth generation. The representative and fourth-generation toji took over the distillery at 25 and kept it going while raising her children. The current toji, her younger brother, is the fifth. Four people handle everything from production to delivery, making it one of the smallest shochu distilleries in Japan. They stay at the distillery during mashing and do every step by hand.
- Style
- Makes Kuma shochu using atmospheric distillation only
- Ingredients
- Uses local rice and barley
- Other
- Every step is done by hand
Can you visit Jufuku Shuzojo?
- Tours
Free brewery tours of about 30 minutes are offered year-round by prior arrangement, though they may not be possible during the mashing season. Open Mon-Fri 11:00-18:00; weekends and holidays vary, so please call.
- ShopOffered
Hours and booking rules change, so check before you go. Official website
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Compiled with AI from public pages, mainly the brewery’s own site (not yet checked by the brewery)Sources: jufukushuzo.jp