Kizakura Lucky Cat / Kyoto Beer

Kizakura (Kizakura Co.) · Kyoto (Fushimi)
Alcohol Beer Alcohol Growing export

Kizakura is a Fushimi, Kyoto company (also a sake brewer) whose craft beer line, including the playful Lucky Cat pale ale, has gained traction in export craft channels. The Kyoto provenance and approachable, branded range make it merchandisable in Western retail. It pairs Kyoto sake heritage with modern craft beer. It exports to the US and Asia.

The supplierKizakura in Fushimi, Kyoto, founded 1925, is primarily a sake brewer that expanded into craft beer (Kyoto Beer / Lucky Cat), leveraging Kyoto's water and brand identity.
Why it sells abroadKyoto provenance plus playful, brandable craft range

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsFood sanitation compliance; export documentation (standard). HACCP: not publicly verified. No halal/organic/kosher certification found. (Kizakura is a Fushimi, Kyoto sake brewer that also makes craft beer.)
Pack formats330ml bottles/cans; cartoned.
Shelf life~9-12 months pasteurized.
StorageCool, dark, upright.
Minimum orderTypical: from 1 case; pallet for programs
Lead timeTypical: 4-8 weeks
CapacityTypical: mid craft scale
Container loadTypical: dry FCL feasible
PricingMid
OEM / private labelPossible (per draft); no public OEM program confirmed.
Wholesale & MOQCraft beer/Asian beverage importers; MOQ by case/pallet
Key exporters & distributorsKizakura export, Craft beer importers
Export regulationAlcohol import license; US TTB COLA per label + state; EU excise on beer; bilingual/English labeling with ABV and allergens.
Market demandGrowing niche
How to source itCraft beer/Asian beverage importers (Kizakura Co., Fushimi).
Verified sourceshttps://kizakura.co.jp/en/
MakerKizakura Co., Ltd.
OriginKyoto (Fushimi)
CategoryAlcohol / Beer
Available inUnited States, United Kingdom, Hong Kong +2 more
HandlingAlcohol
Price tierMid
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessGrowing export
HS code2203.00
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Profile maintained by Japonity (japonity.com), May 2026. General sourcing information only — confirm current availability, pricing, MOQ and the destination market's import rules with the maker or exporter before contracting. Japonity is not affiliated with this brand.