Kitashoji Shuzou
北 庄 司 酒 造
100 years of history, only 20 minutes from the airport.
Brief history of Kitashoji Shuzou
At Sakagura Kitashoji Shuzou, our motto has been ‘pure and beautiful-tasting sake’ since our founding nearly 100 years ago, aiming for an ideal sake that remains unchanged. Izumisano City, where Kitashoji Shuzou is located, prospered as a key transportation hub connecting Kyushu, the Seto Inland Sea coast, and the Kinai region from ancient times, with the Izumi Mountains in the background and a quiet inland sea. Blessed with fertile soil and natural spring water in this rich agricultural land, the cultivation techniques improved during the Heian period, leading to the establishment of ‘Hinone (No) Sho,’ a place for rice cultivation. This region, preserving its abundant natural scenery, is registered as a ‘Japan Heritage,’ and its history and traditions have been passed down to modern times, known for producing high-quality rice.
Awards Recieved 2024
Japan Annual Sake Awards
Daiginjo “Sho no Sato”
Sake Discovery Special
An inside look
Kitashoji Shuzou offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes facility tour, a unique experience not typically offered in traditional brewery tours. Throughout the tour, immerse yourself in the brewery’s storied history and unravel the intricacies of the sake-making process.
The tour is available between late-January and late-November.
Premium Sake Tasting
During this tour, you’ll have the opportunity to savor 5 distinct varieties of premium sake. These selections include special Japanese sake, which are rarely available commercially.
Special Lunch Box
Indulge in an exquisite experience as you savor premium sake, complemented by a specially crafted lunch box, which features traditional Japanese cuisine in a two tiered fashion, adding a culinary delight to your tasting journey.
Tour Options
Standard Tour | Premium Tour
Standard Tour2>
¥33,000 / person
Sakagura Tour
An exclusive behind-the-scene sakagura tour.
Premium Sake Tasting
5 types of premium sakes rarely available commercially.
Special Gift
Gift coupons worth ¥2,000 that can be used at the sakagura.
Tour Detail
Price
¥33,000 / person
Duration
Interpreter
Available
Capacity
Tour Type
Dates
※The brewery is closed between December 30th 2023 and January 4th 2024
Premium Tour
¥48,000 / person
Sakagura Tour
An exclusive behind-the-scene sakagura tour.
Premium Sake Tasting
5 types of premium sakes rarely available commercially.
Special Lunch Box
Traditionally prepared Japanese cuisine.
Special Gift
Gift coupons worth ¥2,000 that can be used at the sakagura.
Tour Detail
Price
¥48,000 / person
Duration
Interpreter
Available
Capacity
Tour Type
Dates
※The brewery is closed between December 30th 2023 and January 4th 2024
Sakagura Access
〒598-0021 Osaka Fu Izumisano Shi Hineno 3173
SAKE DISCOVERY CONCIERGE
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