Komatsu Shuzojo (株式会社小松酒造場)
Komatsu Shuzojo is a sake brewery in Nagasu, Usa City, Oita Prefecture, making the Hojun brand of sake. It was founded in 1868.
What kind of brewery is Komatsu Shuzojo?
The brewery was founded in 1868 by Etsuzo Komatsu in the Nagasu district, which once had seven sake breweries. Production stopped in 1988, but the business continued with contract brewing. Brewing resumed in 2008 when the sixth generation returned home. In 2018 it marked 150 years since its founding and the 10th anniversary of the Hojun brand.
- Ingredients
- The 2025BY new-season special junmai uses Oyamanishiki for both koji and kake rice, polished to 60%.
- Yeast
- This new sake uses K901 yeast.
Can you visit Komatsu Shuzojo?
- Tours
Brewery visits require advance reservation via the inquiry form.
Hours and booking rules change, so check before you go. Official website
Compiled with AI from public pages, mainly the brewery’s own site (not yet checked by the brewery)Sources: hojunsake.com