Banjo Jozo (Kamoshibito Kuheiji)

Operating Chubu
Years Active 1647 – present
Region Chubu
Country Japan
Japanese Name 萬乗醸造
Prefecture Aichi
Status Operating
Owner Family (Kubo family, 15th gen)
Water Source Well water in Nagoya
Rice Varieties Yamadanishiki (Hyogo and self-cultivated); Omachi
Toji School In-house
Production Size Small-Medium
Key Brands Kamoshibito Kuheiji
Famous Brands Junmai Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Kimoto; Yamahai; Nama
Website kuheiji.co.jp
Coordinates 35.105, 136.9753

About Banjo Jozo (Kamoshibito Kuheiji)

One of most internationally celebrated sake brands. Purchased vineyard in France (Domaine Kuheiji). On wine lists at Michelin-starred Paris restaurants.