Sakagura
Shotoku Shuzou
招 德 酒 造
The 380-year legacy of Kyoto’s legendary sake brewing

Brief history of Sakagura Shotoku
Founded in 1645, and relocating to Fushimi in the mid-Taisho period in search of better water, this historic sake brewery has preserved the traditional culture and spirit of sake making for nearly a century. In a commercial-first environment, it remains dedicated to producing high-quality junmai ginjo sake (with no added alcohol). This small-scale brewery uses the highest quality sake rice from contracted farmers in northern Kyoto to create premium junmai ginjo sake, which is brewed in limited quantities each year. The brewery’s craftsmen continue to uphold the traditions passed down by their predecessors, aiming to produce junmai sake that harmonizes aroma and taste with a refreshing aftertaste. The rare opportunity to observe the brewing process up close during the production period will undoubtedly become a memorable highlight of your trip to Japan. The black and white photographs capture the timeless essence of Shotoku Shuzou’s traditional sake brewing process. Even now, they steadfastly preserve the spirit and meticulous methods of their ancestors, ensuring that the legacy of authentic Japanese sake lives on.Awards Recieved 2024

National New Sake Competition
Junmai Daiginjyo “Shotoku”
Kura Master | Platinum Award
Kura Master | Classic Yeast Starter Division Gold

Sake Discovery Special

Sakagura Tour
Sakagura Shotoku Shuzou offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes facility tour, a unique experience not typically offered in traditional brewery tours.

An Inside Look
What makes the Sakagura Shotoku Shuzou stand out is that in the month of September and April, which are the brewing season, you can observe the brewing process up close.

Premium Sake Tasting
During this tour, you’ll have the opportunity to savor 5 -6 distinct varieties of premium sake. These selections include premium Daiginjous, which are not commercially available.
Tour Options
Standard Tour | Premium Tour
*Prices displayed in this page are tax included.Standard Tour
¥30,000 / person

Sakagura Tour
An exclusive behind-the-scene-Sakagura tour.


Premium Sake Tasting
5 - 6 types of rarely commercially available premium sakes.


Special Gift
1 Shotoku original sake cup per guest.
Tour Detail

Price
¥30,000 / person

Duration
90 minutes

Interpreter
Available

Capacity
2-6 people

Tour Type
Private

Dates
Weekdays
※The brewery is closed between August 10th and 12th and 16th and 18th 2024. ※For a larger group or weekend tours, please feel free to inquire us.
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〒612-8338 Kyoto Fu Kyoto Shi Fushimi Ku Butai Cho 16
Recommended Trip Plan
From Shotoku ShuzouStep into the Path of Vermilion Wonders
Fushimi Inari Shrine

11 minutes by taxi from Shotoku Shuzou
Fushimi Inari Shrine is a cultural treasure renowned for its iconic vermilion torii gates that wind through verdant forested hills. As one of Japan’s most celebrated Shinto shrines, Fushimi Inari invites visitors into a mystical realm where tradition meets natural beauty.

If you are interested in buying the Sake you tasted in the tour, you can purchase them at Okuhiroya, an online shop with the largest selection of Sake made in Japan.
