Yamaji Shuzo
A Hokkoku Kaido brewery making mulberry kuwazake since 1532
Est. 1532Gold 30+ years
Why visitYamaji Shuzo
Founded in 1532 on the Hokkoku Kaido road in the post town of Kinomoto, Yamaji Shuzo is one of the oldest sake breweries still operating in Japan. Alongside its Hokkoku Kaido sake, it brews kuwazake, a sweet mulberry-leaf liqueur said to have been loved by novelist Toson Shimazaki, sold at its roadside shop.
House rules
The house rules of this shop have not been listed yet.
This does not mean the shop has none. Please follow the notices at the entrance and the guidance of the staff when you visit.
Access & Information
- Name
- Yamaji Shuzo
- Established
- 1532494 years of history
- Address
- 990 Kinomoto, Kinomoto-cho, Nagahama, Shiga