Nishiyama Shuzojo (株式会社西山酒造場)
Nishiyama Shuzojo is a brewery in Hyogo Prefecture, founded in 1849, known for Kotsuzumi and Kurotanba. A historic Tamba brewery renowned for its sake brand Kotsuzumi, named by haiku master Kyoshi Takahama. KIKI lists 4 of its bottles.
AI-compiled from public information, not checked by the brewery.
Key facts
| Name | Nishiyama Shuzojo (株式会社西山酒造場) |
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| Location | Hyogo Prefecture |
| Founded | 1849 |
| Makes | Sake and Shochu |
| Website | kotsuzumi.co.jp |
What kind of brewery is it?
History
Founded in 1849, the brewery features Meiji-era buildings designated as Tangible Cultural Properties. The brand name 'Kotsuzumi' was bestowed by haiku master Kyoshi Takahama. In 2024, the brewery opened the cultural and hospitality complex 'Koden'.
What makes it distinct
| Water | Brewed with clear, ultra-soft well water drawn on-site from Tsubakiju Tensen, a subsoil flow of the Takeda River. |
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| Ingredients | Focuses on Hyogo rice varieties including Yamada Nishiki, Hyogo Kita Nishiki, and revived Tajima Goriki. |
| Master brewer | Led by master brewer Kimiaki Yashima of the Tamba Toji guild. |
| Style | Employs four-season brewing to produce smooth, fruit-forward sake crafted to pair with food. |
| Also | Labels and packaging feature distinctive calligraphy and artwork by artist Kosuke Watanuki. |
Visiting
Features a direct shop, tastings, cafes, bookable brewery tours, and on-site lodging.
- Tours
- Shop
- Tasting / food
Bottles from this brewery
The KIKI app knows 27 bottles from this maker (4 on this site).
| Bottle | Type | Per 720 ml |
|---|---|---|
| Kotsuzumi Rojouhanaari Aoi Junmai Daiginjo小鼓 純米大吟醸 路上有花 葵 | Junmai Daiginjo | ¥6,318 |
| Kotsuzumi Kotanba Chestnut Shochu小鼓 栗焼酎 古丹波 | Shochu | ¥3,300 |
| Kotsuzumi Rojouhanaari Touka Junmai Daiginjo小鼓 純米大吟醸 路上有花 桃花 | Junmai Daiginjo | ¥3,057 |
| Kotsuzumi Kurotanba Black Soybean Shochu小鼓 黒丹波 黒豆焼酎 | Shochu | ¥3,330 |