Kinshi Masamune (Kinshi Shuzo)

Operating Fushimi (Kansai)
Years Active 1781 – present
Region Fushimi (Kansai)
Country Japan
Japanese Name キンシ正宗 (堀野記念館)
Prefecture Kyoto
Status Operating
Owner Family
Water Source Fushimi underground water (soft water)
Rice Varieties Yamadanishiki; Gohyakumangoku; Iwai (Kyoto heritage rice)
Toji School Fushimi local
Production Size Medium
Key Brands Kinshi Masamune; Kinshi Junmai Daiginjo
Famous Brands Junmai; Junmai Daiginjo; Ginjo; Nama
Website kinshimasamune.com/
Coordinates 35.0257, 135.7597

About Kinshi Masamune (Kinshi Shuzo)

Uses Kyoto-bred Iwai rice. The original well in their Kyoto machiya (townhouse) is still active. Horino Memorial Museum showing Edo-period brewing heritage.