Konishi Shuzo (小西酒造株式会社)
Konishi Shuzo is a brewery in Hyogo Prefecture, founded in 1550, known for Shirayuki. Konishi Shuzo, founded in 1550 in Itami, Hyogo, brews the Shirayuki brand and also makes craft beer. KIKI lists one of its bottles.
AI-compiled from public information, not checked by the brewery.
Key facts
| Name | Konishi Shuzo (小西酒造株式会社) |
|---|---|
| Location | Hyogo Prefecture |
| Founded | 1550 |
| Makes | Sake |
| Website | www.konishi.co.jp |
What kind of brewery is it?
History
The Konishi family began in Itami as dealers in medicinal herbs in 1550 and made sake its main trade from around 1612. The name Shirayuki, meaning white snow, is said to come from the snow-capped Mount Fuji seen by the second head of the family on the way to Edo, and it is described by the company as the oldest sake brand still in existence. The old brewery now houses Shirayuki Brewery Village Chojugura, with a museum of brewing tools, a shop and a restaurant.
What makes it distinct
| Also | The Shirayuki name is dated to about 1635 by the second head. |
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| Also | Chojugura is a brewery building with about 250 years of history, used for sake and craft beer. |
Visiting
At Chojugura: museum 11:30 to 17:00, shop 10:00 to 19:00, restaurant 11:30 to 21:00 (last order 20:30); all closed Tuesdays and over the New Year.
- Tours
- Shop
- Tasting / food
Bottles from this brewery
The KIKI app knows 45 bottles from this maker (1 on this site).
| Bottle | Type | Per 720 ml |
|---|---|---|
| Shirayuki Daiginjo Slim Box白雪 大吟醸 スリムボックス | Daiginjo | ¥833 |
Awards
| Year | Competition | Result | Entry | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brewing year 2024 | Japan Sake Awards (Zenkoku Shinshu Kanpyokai) | Gold prize | 白雪 |