The water culture built up around Lake Biwa, the largest lake in Japan, has combined with Shiga’s long-standing renown as a rice producing region to establish a wide range of delicious local sake! Why not take tour of some breweries and compare different type of sake for yourself?

Fujii Honke
A brewery that has existed since the Edo period, and even offer free tours. (Reservation required)
URL: http://www.fujiihonke.jp/index.html
Address: 793 Nagano, Aisho Town, Echigun, Shiga, 529-1303
TEL: +81-749-42-2080 info@fujiihonke.jp
https://en.biwako-visitors.jp/spot/detail/207

Mifuku Shuzo
A brewery with 100 years of history. Their tours and sake sampling sessions are particularly well received.
URL: https://mifuku.co.jp/
Address: 3-2 Minakuchicho Nishihayashiguchi, Koka, Shiga, 528-0025
TEL: +81-748-62-1113 info@mifuku.co.jp

Kawashima Shuzo
A brewery located in Kabata, a town known for its beautiful water. The tour includes a video featuring an English explanation.
URL: https://www.sake-kawashima.co.jp/
Address: 83 Asahi, Shin Asahi-cho, Takashima City, Shiga, 520-1501
TEL: +81-740-25-2202 info@matsu87.jp
https://en.biwako-visitors.jp/spot/detail/314

This article is based on past information.