Yamaji Shuzo Co.,Ltd
Shiga
Founded 15329 sakes
From the brewery
It is a gem that you can feel the enthusiasm of Mr. Mori, who has been making sake along the Northern Kaido, for nearly 480 years, and has been prepared in pure water and cold land.
Details
- Founded
- 1532
- Brand
- Hokkokukaidou
- Region
- Shiga
Brands
Links
Other33%
Junmai Ginjo33%
Junmai Daiginjo11%
Junmai11%
Honjozo11%
Lineup
All Yamaji Shuzo Co.,Ltd Sakes
Junmai Daiginjo Kakeru
Junmai Daiginjo·40% polished·Yamada Nishiki·15%
￥2,200+
18 shops
Koko
Other·15%
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Hokkokukaido Shiboritate Namazake
Other·17%
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Hokkokukaido Nigorizake
Other·17%
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Hokkokukaido Junmaishu
Junmai·60% polished·Tama Sakae·16%
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Hokkokukaido Junmai Ginjo Shiboritate Namazake
Junmai Ginjo·60% polished·17%
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Hokkokukaido Junmai Ginjo Hiyaoroshi
Junmai Ginjo·60% polished·Tama Sakae·17%
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Hokkokukaido Junmai Ginjo
Junmai Ginjo·Yamada Nishiki·17%
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Hokkokukaido Honjozo
Honjozo·60% polished·15%
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Story & Media
History
1532
Founded in Omi Province in 1532 (Tenbun 1), two years before the birth of Oda Nobunaga; considered one of the 4th or 5th oldest sake breweries in Japan.
1872
Shiga Prefecture's Ika District was established (present-day Kinomoto-cho, Nagahama City); the brewery has continued operating there ever since.
Gallery
Rice koji fermenting in a brewing tub
Steam rising from the moromi mash during pressing, lit by a window
Freshly pressed sake dripping from the fune press
Historical sepia-toned photograph of the brewery building
Visit
Address
990 Kinomoto Kinomotocho Nagahama Shiga
Region
Shiga