Funaki Shuzo (舟木酒造合資会社)
Funaki Shuzo is a sake brewery in Owada, Fukui City, that brews mainly junmai ginjo under brands such as Kitanosho, Tominaraki and Okanoizumi. It was founded in 1866.
What kind of brewery is Funaki Shuzo?
The brewery was founded in 1866 in the Owada area of Fukui City, and the current head is the fifth generation. In the fourth generation a Tajima toji brewed Wakashika, after which the local brand Kitanosho was launched. Later came the new brand Tominaraki, a blueberry liqueur, and Okanoizumi, made with rice and water from the local Okaho area.
- Water
- Uses subsoil water of the Kuzuryu River drawn from 150 m underground.
- Ingredients
- Uses six kinds of rice, including Gohyakumangoku, Shinriki and Yamada Nishiki, as appropriate.
- Style
- Many of its sakes are light and dry with a clean finish.
Can you visit Funaki Shuzo?
- Tours
Brewery tours cover the brewery and the brewing process, with tasting at a sampling corner. Same-day sign-up is possible, but advance booking is preferred, by phone at 0776-54-2323.
- Shop
The on-site shop is open 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, closed Sundays and public holidays.
Hours and booking rules change, so check before you go. Official website
Compiled with AI from public pages, mainly the brewery’s own site (not yet checked by the brewery)Sources: funaki-sake.com