Kamotsuru Shuzo (賀茂鶴酒造株式会社)
Kamotsuru Shuzo is a brewery in Hiroshima Prefecture, founded in 1873, known for Kamotsuru. Kamotsuru Shuzo is a brewery in Saijo, Higashihiroshima, Hiroshima, which named its sake Kamotsuru in 1873; its No. 1 Kura shop offers a free exhibit and paid tastings. KIKI lists 2 of its bottles.
AI-compiled from public information, not checked by the brewery.
Key facts
| Name | Kamotsuru Shuzo (賀茂鶴酒造株式会社) |
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| Location | Hiroshima Prefecture |
| Founded | 1873 |
| Makes | Sake |
| Website | www.kamotsuru.jp |
What kind of brewery is it?
History
The official site says the name Kamotsuru was given on 9 September 1873, and Kimura Wahei is reported to have built the No. 1 Kura that year. It was reorganized as a joint-stock company in 1918. Saijo is known as a sake town with several breweries within a small area. Kamotsuru is reported to use subsoil water from the Kamo mountains, a soft water low in iron with moderate minerals. The head office and brewery are in Saijo Honmachi, Higashihiroshima, with the Misono plant and a Tokyo branch.
What makes it distinct
| Water | Subsoil water from the Kamo mountains (soft); Fukujin Well near the shop lets visitors draw brewing water |
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| Also | Saijo has seven breweries within about 1.5 km |
Visiting
No. 1 Kura (brewery shop) is open 10:00 to 18:00 (last entry 17:45), free entry, generally open on weekends, closed around Obon and New Year and some other days. Free exhibit, paid tasting (three 30 ml pours for 500 yen) and a sales corner. Groups of 20 or more should notify in advance.
- Tours
- Shop
- Tasting / food
Bottles from this brewery
The KIKI app knows 47 bottles from this maker (2 on this site).
| Bottle | Type | Per 720 ml |
|---|---|---|
| Kamotsuru Daiginjo Tokusei Gold賀茂鶴 大吟醸 特製ゴールド | Daiginjo | ¥1,820 |
| Kamotsuru Honjozo Dry賀茂鶴 本醸造 からくち | Honjozo | ¥780 |
Awards
| Year | Competition | Result | Entry | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brewing year 2025 | Japan Sake Awards (Zenkoku Shinshu Kanpyokai) | Prize (nyusho) | 特製金紋 賀茂鶴 | |
| Brewing year 2024 | Japan Sake Awards (Zenkoku Shinshu Kanpyokai) | Prize (nyusho) | 特製金紋 賀茂鶴 | |
| Brewing year 2024 | Japan Sake Awards (Zenkoku Shinshu Kanpyokai) | Prize (nyusho) | 特製金紋 賀茂鶴 | |
| Brewing year 2024 | Japan Sake Awards (Zenkoku Shinshu Kanpyokai) | Gold prize | 特製金紋 賀茂鶴 |