Takara Shuzo (宝酒造株式会社)
Takara Shuzo is a brewery in Hyogo Prefecture, founded in 1842, known for Yokaichi, Sho Chiku Bai and Sho Chiku Bai Shirakabegura. Famous for Sho Chiku Bai and MIO, producing sake across Fushimi and Nada's Shirakabegura. KIKI lists 11 of its bottles.
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Key facts
| Name | Takara Shuzo (宝酒造株式会社) |
|---|---|
| Location | Hyogo Prefecture |
| Founded | 1842 |
| Makes | Sake and Shochu |
| Website | www.takarashuzo.co.jp |
What kind of brewery is it?
History
Founded in Fushimi, Kyoto in 1842, the company later acquired and expanded the Nada-origin brand Sho Chiku Bai nationwide. In 2001, it built Shirakabegura in Nada for premium sake, releasing the sparkling sake MIO in 2011.
What makes it distinct
| Water | Uses Fushimi's soft groundwater (Fushimizu) for brewing |
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| Style | Combines traditional kimoto methods with modern brewing equipment at Shirakabegura |
| Yeast | Utilizes proprietary yeast innovations like double-yeast fermentation |
Visiting
Shirakabegura offers paid tasting tours by advance lottery/reservation only; no regular shop.
- Tours
Bottles from this brewery
The KIKI app knows 53 bottles from this maker (11 on this site).
| Bottle | Type | Per 720 ml |
|---|---|---|
| Yokaichi Rice Shochu 25%よかいち 米 25度 | Rice shochu | ¥539 |
| Sho Chiku Bai Ten松竹梅 天 | Futsushu | ¥354 |
| Sho Chiku Bai Subaru Fresh Stored Sake松竹梅 昴 生貯蔵酒 | Futsushu | ¥467 |
| Yokaichi Barley Shochu 25%よかいち 麦 25度 | Barley shochu | ¥540 |
| Sho Chiku Bai Shirakabegura Mio Sparkling Sake松竹梅白壁蔵 澪 スパークリング清酒 | Sake | ¥1,109 |
| Kuro Yokaichi Black Koji Barley Shochu 25%黒よかいち 麦 25度 | Barley shochu | ¥561 |
| Kohaku no Yokaichi Amber Aged Barley Shochu 25%琥珀のよかいち 麦 25度 | Barley shochu | ¥638 |
| Ikkokusha 100% Sweet Potato Shochu一刻者 全量芋焼酎 | Sweet potato shochu | ¥1,047 |
| Sho Chiku Bai Ten Aromatic Zero Sugar松竹梅 天 香り豊かな糖質ゼロ | Sake | ¥360 |
| Sho Chiku Bai Ten Rich Dry松竹梅 天 飲みごたえ辛口 | Futsushu | ¥354 |
| Sho Chiku Bai Ten 70% Less Carb松竹梅 天 糖質70%オフ | Futsushu | ¥375 |
Awards
| Year | Competition | Result | Entry | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brewing year 2025 | Japan Sake Awards (Zenkoku Shinshu Kanpyokai) | Prize (nyusho) | 松竹梅 | |
| Brewing year 2025 | Japan Sake Awards (Zenkoku Shinshu Kanpyokai) | Gold prize | 松竹梅 | |
| Brewing year 2024 | Japan Sake Awards (Zenkoku Shinshu Kanpyokai) | Gold prize | 松竹梅 | |
| Brewing year 2024 | Japan Sake Awards (Zenkoku Shinshu Kanpyokai) | Gold prize | 松竹梅 |