Hata Shuzo

Operating Kansai
Years Active 1854 – present
Region Kansai
Country Japan
Japanese Name 畑酒造
Prefecture Shiga
Status Operating
Owner Family (Hata family)
Water Source Underground water from the Eigenji temple mountain area near Lake Biwa
Rice Varieties Tamazakae; Yamadanishiki; Gohyakumangoku
Toji School In-house
Production Size Small
Key Brands Ouboushibori; Hata
Famous Brands Junmai Daiginjo; Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Nama
Website Unknown
Coordinates 35.1172, 136.2139

About Hata Shuzo

Located near the famous Eigenji Zen temple in eastern Shiga. Ouboushibori is their premium hand-pressed brand. The mountainous eastern Shiga area provides excellent clean water for brewing.