Hatsusakura Shuzo
| Years Active | 1888 – present |
|---|---|
| Region | Kansai |
| Country | Japan |
| Japanese Name | 初桜酒造 |
| Prefecture | Shiga |
| Status | Operating |
| Owner | Family |
| Water Source | Underground water from the Lake Biwa eastern shore |
| Rice Varieties | Tamazakae; Gohyakumangoku; Yamadanishiki |
| Toji School | In-house |
| Production Size | Small |
| Key Brands | Hatsusakura; Omi no Hana |
| Famous Brands | Junmai Ginjo; Junmai; Honjozo |
| Website | Unknown |
| Coordinates | 35.1333, 136.1056 |
About Hatsusakura Shuzo
Small brewery in the historic merchant town of Omi-Hachiman. Omi merchants were among Japan’s most successful traveling traders. Lake Biwa water contributes clean soft character to their sake.