Uehara Shuzo
上原酒造
Uehara Shuzo
Prefecture
Shizuoka
Chubu (中部)
Founded
1862
Water Source
Draws from deep underground springs in Taketa, Oita prefecture, fed by rainfall from the Sobo-Katamuki mountain range in Kyushu.
About
Uehara Shuzo in Takashima, Shiga produces the acclaimed Fumotoi (Foot of the Mountain) brand. Drawing water from the Hira mountains near Lake Biwa, the brewery is a leader in Shiga's eco-conscious sake movement, using locally grown rice with reduced pesticides. Their yamahai and kimoto expressions deliver depth and complexity while honoring environmental stewardship.