Konishi Shuzo

Operating Kinki/Hyogo-Settsu
Years Active 1550 – present
Region Kinki/Hyogo-Settsu
Country Japan
Japanese Name 小西酒造
Prefecture Hyogo
Status Operating
Owner Family (Konishi family)
Water Source Miyamizu-type well water from Itami
Rice Varieties Yamadanishiki; Gohyakumangoku
Toji School Nanbu
Production Size Large
Key Brands Shirayuki (White Snow); KONISHI
Famous Brands Junmai Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Honjozo; Nigori; Sparkling
Website konishi.co.jp/
Coordinates 34.783, 135.397

About Konishi Shuzo

One of the oldest continuously operating sake breweries in Japan, founded circa 1550. Pioneered sake distribution to Edo via ship. Shirayuki is one of Japan’s most historic brands.