Kyoya Shuzo is a Japanese distillery that produces gin, representing part of Japan's growing craft spirits movement. Japanese distilleries have increasingly embraced gin production in recent decades, often incorporating distinctly Japanese botanicals and production techniques alongside traditional gin-making methods.

Japanese gin producers frequently distinguish themselves through the use of indigenous botanicals such as yuzu citrus, sakura, shiso, and green tea. These ingredients create flavor profiles that differ markedly from London Dry or other European gin styles. The Japanese approach to gin-making often emphasizes subtlety and balance, reflecting broader Japanese aesthetic principles applied to spirits production.

Kyoya Shuzo currently produces a yuzu gin, utilizing this distinctive Japanese citrus fruit known for its bright, aromatic qualities that combine elements of lemon and lime with floral undertones. Yuzu has become one of the most recognized Japanese botanicals in international gin production, prized for its complex citrus character.