Kunpeki Shuzo (勲碧酒造株式会社)
Kunpeki Shuzo is a sake brewery in Konan, Aichi Prefecture, founded in 1915 (Taisho 4), brewing the Kunpeki sake with clear Kiso River water.
- Makes
- Sake
- Japan Sake Awards
- 2 golds
Where to buy
What kind of brewery is it?
Kunpeki Shuzo was founded in 1915 (Taisho 4) in Konan, Aichi, a place rich in natural surroundings. It has kept brewing by combining ingredients nourished by the clear Kiso River with techniques developed over more than a century. The fourth-generation owner serves as both president and toji. The brand name Kunpeki was given in 1976 (Showa 51) by a person from Kanazawa.
What makes it distinct
- Water
- The brewing water is clear water from the Kiso River.
- Style
- The sake has a gentle mouthfeel and deep umami.
Visiting
- Tours
- Shop
The brewery has a direct-sales shop and accepts brewery tours, though tours may be declined at certain times, so prior contact by form or phone is needed. The shop is closed Mondays and open daily in December.
Compiled with AI from public pages, mainly the brewery’s own site (not yet checked by the brewery)Sources: kunpeki.co.jp
Japan Sake Awards
A prize-winner in 5 of the 9 contests from brewing year 2017 to 2025, with a gold prize in 2.
Source: the prize lists of the Japan Sake Awards (National Research Institute of Brewing and Japan Sake and Shochu Makers Association).