Kuncho Shuzo

Operating Kyushu
Years Active 1702 – present
Region Kyushu
Country Japan
Japanese Name 薫長酒造
Prefecture Oita
Status Operating
Owner Family
Water Source Soft water from the Mikuma River system
Rice Varieties Yamadanishiki; Gohyakumangoku; Hinohikari
Toji School In-house
Production Size Small-Medium
Key Brands Kuncho; Kuncho Junmai Daiginjo
Famous Brands Junmai; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai Daiginjo; Honjozo; Aged sake
Website kuncho.com/
Coordinates 33.3225, 130.9394

About Kuncho Shuzo

Located in Hita’s beautiful Mameda-machi historic merchant quarter. Hita known as the Water Town of Kyushu. Old sake warehouse converted to atmospheric museum. Oita famous for hot springs and shochu but has quality sake.