Kyoya Shuzo (京屋酒造)
Kyoya Shuzo is a distillery in Miyazaki Prefecture, founded in 1834, known for Kameshizuku. Kyoya Shuzo is a shochu distillery in Aburatsu, Nichinan, Miyazaki, founded in 1834 and known for its pot-fermented sweet potato shochu Kameshizuku. KIKI lists 2 of its bottles.
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Key facts
| Name | Kyoya Shuzo (京屋酒造) |
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| Location | Miyazaki Prefecture |
| Founded | 1834 |
| Makes | Shochu |
| Website | kyo-ya.online |
What kind of distillery is it?
History
The distillery was founded in 1834 (Tenpo 5), and its main shop stands in the old townscape of the port town Aburatsu. It keeps to fermentation in earthenware pots buried in the ground and to hand-made koji. Its signature bottles are Kameshizuku, made with Kotobuki sweet potato, and Kane Kyo Kanro, made with its own Koganesengan potatoes. Through an agricultural company it also grows its own potatoes and rice.
What makes it distinct
| Water | Natural water nurtured by the surrounding satoyama is used. |
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| Ingredients | Uses its own Koganesengan and Kotobuki sweet potatoes. |
| Style | Whole process in large earthenware pots, with hand-made koji. |
Visiting
Distillery visits are free for groups of any size, with prior contact requested. The main shop offers tastings and sales, open 8:00 to 17:00 (closed Aug 13 to 15 and Dec 30 to Jan 5).
- Tours
- Shop
Bottles from this distillery
The KIKI app knows 24 bottles from this maker (2 on this site).
| Bottle | Type | Per 720 ml |
|---|---|---|
| Kameshizuku Shochu甕雫 | Sweet potato shochu | ¥2,187 |
| Kameshizuku Ko Shochu甕雫 煌 | Sweet potato shochu | ¥5,500 |