Matsui Shuzo

Operating Kinki/Kansai
Years Active 1726 – present
Region Kinki/Kansai
Country Japan
Japanese Name 松井酒造
Prefecture Kyoto
Status Operating
Owner Family (Matsui family)
Water Source Underground water from Kamogawa (Kamo River) aquifer (medium-soft)
Rice Varieties Yamadanishiki; Gohyakumangoku; Iwai
Toji School Tamba
Production Size Small
Key Brands Kamogawa; Jinpei; Gosechi no Matsu
Famous Brands Junmai Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Tokubetsu Junmai; Namazake
Website matsuishuzo.com/
Coordinates 35.041, 135.769

About Matsui Shuzo

One of the few remaining breweries in central Kyoto, near the Kamo River and Shimogamo Shrine. Founded in 1726. Uses four-season brewing (shiki-jozo) for year-round production in a temperature-controlled environment.