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Shiga 滋賀 Sake
Shiga Sake: mild, balanced junmai and tokubetsu junmai
mild, balanced junmai and tokubetsu junmai
Shiga surrounds Japan's largest lake, Biwa-ko, whose vast watershed provides clean, mineral-balanced water for sake brewing. The prefecture has a long sake tradition, and its location between Nara (sake's birthplace) and Fushimi (Kyoto) places it at the cultural heart of Japan's sake history.
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Breweries
approximately 30
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Climate
mild seasons moderated by Lake Biwa
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Water
clean Lake Biwa watershed water
📍 Location
central Honshu, surrounding Lake Biwa
🌨 Climate
mild seasons moderated by Lake Biwa
💧 Water
clean Lake Biwa watershed water
🍶 Sake Style
mild, balanced junmai and tokubetsu junmai
🏭 Breweries
approximately 30
Food Pairings
Funa sushi (fermented crucian carp)
warm aged junmai
Japan's oldest narezushi with complex, mature sake
Omi beef (Shiga wagyu)
full junmai
Ancient premium beef with rich sake
Lake Biwa freshwater fish
chilled junmai ginjo
Local lake fish pairs with clean, aromatic sake
Frequently Asked Questions
Funa sushi (鮒寿司) is Japan's oldest preserved food — fermented crucian carp with rice. Its intensely sour, complex flavor pairs best with aged or rich junmai sake that can match its powerful umami character.