Kunimune Shuzo

Operating Tohoku/Niigata
Years Active 1842 – present
Region Tohoku/Niigata
Country Japan
Japanese Name 君の井酒造
Prefecture Niigata
Status Operating
Owner Family
Water Source Snowmelt-fed spring water from Mt. Myoko area
Rice Varieties Gohyakumangoku; Koshitanrei; Miyamanishiki
Toji School Echigo
Production Size Small
Key Brands Kunimune; Kimi no I
Famous Brands Junmai Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Yamahai; Kimoto
Website kiminoi.com/
Coordinates 36.985, 138.251

About Kunimune Shuzo

One of several breweries in the Myoko area benefiting from heavy snowfall and pristine mountain water. Known for reviving traditional yamahai and kimoto methods alongside modern clean styles.