Furukawa Shuzo is located in Kusatsu City, Shiga Prefecture, just a 15-minute walk from JR Minami-Kusatsu Station and a 20-minute walk from Kusatsu Station.
 The surrounding roads are narrow and have many one-way streets, so caution is advised when visiting.
 The exterior of the store is an old wooden building, which might be easily overlooked, but the bottles of sake lined up behind the glass catch the eye.
 Business hours are from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Monday to Saturday, with Sundays off.
There are no seats inside the shop, giving it an approachable atmosphere when selecting sake.
 The owner may come across as somewhat brusque upon first meeting, but in reality, he is very friendly and values communication with customers.
 Additionally, tasting is available, allowing you to carefully choose your preferred sake.
This sake brewery particularly offers a wide variety of drinks, especially focusing on junmai unfiltered raw sake and locally produced Ginjimai from Shiga Prefecture.
 The price range is reasonable, and it is appreciated for providing high-quality Japanese sake.
 Furthermore, since products from this region are primarily for local consumption, there are many rare items that are not widely available in the market.
 Notably, the junmai ginjo called "Tenjigawa" stands out.
 This sake is characterized by its refreshing aroma and rich flavor, receiving high praise from many customers.
 There are also various options like honjozo genshu, providing opportunities to discover your perfect sake.
At Furukawa Shuzo, you can not only enjoy Japanese sake as part of Japanese culture but also learn about its background and production methods, making for a valuable experience.
 Why not pay a visit?

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