Uehara Shuzo

上原酒造 Uehara Shuzo
Uehara Shuzo sake brewery — watercolor illustration
Préfecture Shizuoka Chubu (中部)
Fondée 1862
Source d'eau Draws from deep underground springs in Taketa, Oita prefecture, fed by rainfall from the Sobo-Katamuki mountain range in Kyushu.

À propos

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.