Kiyosuzakura Jozo (清洲櫻釀造株式会社)
Kiyosuzakura Jozo is a brewery in Aichi Prefecture, founded in 1853, known for Tenkataihei and Kiyosujo Nobunaga Onikoroshi. Kiyosuzakura Jozo is a brewery in Kiyosu, Aichi, founded in 1853. It is known for Kiyosujo Nobunaga Onikoroshi and now also makes whisky and gin under the Aichi Craft label. KIKI lists 3 of its bottles.
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Key facts
| Name | Kiyosuzakura Jozo (清洲櫻釀造株式会社) |
|---|---|
| Location | Aichi Prefecture |
| Founded | 1853 |
| Makes | Sake and Shochu |
| Website | onikoroshi.co.jp |
What kind of brewery is it?
History
The brewery was founded in 1853 in Kiyosu, a town known for Kiyosu Castle and its link to Oda Nobunaga. It was incorporated in 1949. Its flagship Kiyosujo Nobunaga Onikoroshi launched in 1984 and aims for a satisfying, easy-drinking taste made with steamed-rice brewing. It uses water from the Kiso River system and only domestic rice, including Yamadanishiki. It also makes the junmai daiginjo Shoho and the Aichi Craft Kiyosu whisky, gin and vodka.
What makes it distinct
| Water | Water from the Kiso River system |
|---|---|
| Ingredients | Domestic rice only, including Yamadanishiki |
| Style | Emphasises steamed-rice brewing |
Visiting
The brewery is not open to the public for tours. Products are sold through its online shop.
Bottles from this brewery
The KIKI app knows 28 bottles from this maker (3 on this site).
| Bottle | Type | Per 720 ml |
|---|---|---|
| Tenkataihei Authentic Barley Shochu 25%天下泰平 本格麦焼酎 25度 | Barley shochu | ¥451 |
| Kiyosujo Nobunaga Onikoroshi清洲城信長 鬼ころし | Futsushu | ¥336 |
| Tenkataihei Authentic Rice Shochu 25%天下泰平 本格米焼酎 25度 | Rice shochu | ¥523 |
Awards
| Year | Competition | Result | Entry | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brewing year 2025 | Japan Sake Awards (Zenkoku Shinshu Kanpyokai) | Prize (nyusho) | 祥鳳 |