Kizakura (黄桜株式会社)
Kizakura is a brewery in Hyogo Prefecture, founded in 1925, known for Kizakura. Kizakura is a Fushimi, Kyoto sake company founded in 1925, known for its kappa mascot and Kinjirushi Kizakura, and it also makes craft beer and whisky. KIKI lists one of its bottles.
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Key facts
| Name | Kizakura (黄桜株式会社) |
|---|---|
| Location | Hyogo Prefecture |
| Founded | 1925 |
| Makes | Sake and Shochu |
| Website | kizakura.co.jp |
What kind of brewery is it?
History
Founded in October 1925 by Jirokuro Matsumoto, who used Fushimi's well-known spring water. The second-generation head was quick to advertise through mass media and, with the kappa mascot, spread the brand nationwide. Besides the long-selling Kinjirushi Kizakura and the Nomu series, it makes craft beer, whisky and liqueurs. Visitors can enjoy Kizakura Kappa Country, with a museum, shop and restaurant, and Fushimizugura, where sake and craft beer brewing can be seen side by side.
What makes it distinct
| Water | Uses Fushimi's well-known spring water |
|---|---|
| Also | Also makes craft beer, whisky and liqueurs |
Visiting
Kizakura Kappa Country (museum, shop, restaurant) and Fushimizugura (restaurant with brewery viewing). Check the official site for opening days and hours.
- Tours
- Shop
- Tasting / food
Bottles from this brewery
The KIKI app knows 53 bottles from this maker (1 on this site).
| Bottle | Type | Per 720 ml |
|---|---|---|
| Kizakura Karakuchi Ikkon黄桜 辛口一献 | Futsushu | ¥407 |
Awards
| Year | Competition | Result | Entry | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brewing year 2025 | Japan Sake Awards (Zenkoku Shinshu Kanpyokai) | Prize (nyusho) | 黄桜 | |
| Brewing year 2025 | Japan Sake Awards (Zenkoku Shinshu Kanpyokai) | Prize (nyusho) | 黄桜 | |
| Brewing year 2025 | Japan Sake Awards (Zenkoku Shinshu Kanpyokai) | Gold prize | 黄桜 | |
| Brewing year 2025 | Japan Sake Awards (Zenkoku Shinshu Kanpyokai) | Gold prize | 黄桜 | |
| Brewing year 2024 | Japan Sake Awards (Zenkoku Shinshu Kanpyokai) | Prize (nyusho) | 黄桜 | |
| Brewing year 2024 | Japan Sake Awards (Zenkoku Shinshu Kanpyokai) | Gold prize | 黄桜 | |
| Brewing year 2024 | Japan Sake Awards (Zenkoku Shinshu Kanpyokai) | Gold prize | 黄桜 |