Kenbishi Sake Brewing Co.

Operating Nada (Kansai)
Years Active 1505 – present
Region Nada (Kansai)
Country Japan
Japanese Name 剣菱酒造株式会社
Prefecture Hyogo
Status Operating
Owner Family
Water Source Miyamizu
Rice Varieties Yamadanishiki; Aiyama
Toji School Tajima
Production Size Medium-Large
Key Brands Kenbishi; Kuromatsu Kenbishi; Zuisho; Mizuho
Famous Brands Junmai (all products effectively junmai); Koshu; Yamahai-style
Website kenbishi.co.jp/
Coordinates 34.7194, 135.2589

About Kenbishi Sake Brewing Co.

Founded 1505. One of Japan’s oldest continuously operating sake breweries. Diamond-sword logo is one of Japan’s oldest trademarks. Famously secretive. Favored by samurai and depicted in Edo-period ukiyo-e prints.