Kinpou Shuzo

Operating Tohoku/Niigata
Years Active 1834 – present
Region Tohoku/Niigata
Country Japan
Japanese Name 金宝酒造
Prefecture Fukushima
Status Operating
Owner Family
Water Source Underground water from Azuma mountain range (soft water)
Rice Varieties Gohyakumangoku; Yume no Kaori; Yamadanishiki
Toji School Local Fukushima
Production Size Medium
Key Brands Kinpou; Jokigen; Kinpou Junmai Daiginjo
Famous Brands Junmai Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Honjozo; Plum wine
Website Unknown
Coordinates 37.7503, 140.4678

About Kinpou Shuzo

One of the few breweries in Fukushima city itself. Kinpou means Golden Treasure. The Jokigen (Good Mood) brand is popular locally. Benefits from Azuma mountain range water flowing beneath the prefectural capital.