Ayakiku Shuzo

Operating Shikoku
Years Active 1790 – present
Region Shikoku
Country Japan
Japanese Name 綾菊酒造
Prefecture Kagawa
Status Operating
Owner Family
Water Source Underground water from the Aya River watershed on the Sanuki Plain
Rice Varieties Oseto (local Kagawa heritage rice); Yamadanishiki; Sanuki Yoimai
Toji School In-house
Production Size Small
Key Brands Ayakiku; Kokuyo
Famous Brands Junmai; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai Daiginjo; Honjozo
Website ayakiku.com
Coordinates 34.2328, 133.9247

About Ayakiku Shuzo

One of Kagawa’s heritage breweries. Named after chrysanthemum (kiku) from Ayagawa area. Promotes local Kagawa rice variety Oseto. Kagawa is Japan’s smallest prefecture by area.