Joyo-Shuzo, located in Joyo City, is the southernmost sake brewery in Kyoto, and the only sake brewery in the Kyoto Tea Country area. It was founded in 1895. The brewery takes advantage of the region’s nature and land features, including using the pure groundwater, to create its sake.
In the International Wine Challenge 2024 (SAKE division), its Junmai-Daiginjo 40 (Yamadanishiki) “Joyo” was a gold winner, and Junmai Ginjo 55 (Yamadanishiki) “Joyo” was a silver winner.
In addition to sake, the brewery is also known for its umeshu (Japanese plum wine) made with one of Joyo’s specialties, a premium plum variety called Joshuhaku. Their umeshu are aged for over three years, and made without any additives.
Besides, the brewery buildings, which have been there since the founding of Joyo-Shuzo, exude a historical charm.
- Tel
- 0774-52-0003
- Address
- 34-1 Nashima Kubono, Joyo City, Kyoto
- Access
- 2 min. on foot from Yamashiro-Aodani Station (JR Nara Line)
- Business Hours
- 9:00am - 5:00pm
Closed
Sundays, national holidays
December: open on Sundays and national holidays too
December 31: Closed
- Parking
- Available (5 cars)
