Fukunishi Shuzo

Operating Kansai
Years Active 1865 – present
Region Kansai
Country Japan
Japanese Name 福西酒造
Prefecture Shiga
Status Operating
Owner Family (Fukunishi family)
Water Source Ibuki mountain underground water (medium-hard)
Rice Varieties Tamazakae; Yamadanishiki; Gohyakumangoku
Toji School In-house
Production Size Small
Key Brands Fukuchitose
Famous Brands Junmai; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai Daiginjo; Honjozo
Website Unknown
Coordinates 35.3833, 136.2706

About Fukunishi Shuzo

Small traditional Shiga brewery in the Nagahama area near Lake Biwa’s northeast shore. The Ibuki mountain water provides mineral-rich brewing water. Maintains quiet artisanal production serving the local community.