山路酒造
北国街道
Shiga 長浜市
Founded
1532

A historically important brewing region, Shiga uses the clear waters of Lake Biwa and the Hiei mountain system to produce sake with a rich, sweetly full-bodied character. Prefectural rice such as Tamai and Yamadanishiki support the crafting of deep, complex junmai-shu. The sake's mellow roundness complements Funa-zushi (crucian carp narezushi), Omi beef, and dishes seasoned with Japanese pepper miso.
Shiga sake is brewed with clear Lake Biwa water, producing a richly sweet, full-bodied style with mellow, rounded umami.
18 breweries
There are 18 sake breweries in Shiga.
The oldest sake brewery in Shiga is 山路酒造 (founded 1532).
A historically important brewing region, Shiga uses the clear waters of Lake Biwa and the Hiei mountain system to produce sake with a rich, sweetly full-bodied character. Prefectural rice such as Tamai and Yamadanishiki support the crafting of deep, complex junmai-shu. The sake's mellow roundness complements Funa-zushi (crucian carp narezushi), Omi beef, and dishes seasoned with Japanese pepper miso.