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Sohonke Kitashina

Lake Biwa funazushi, fermented in wooden barrels since 1619

Est. 1619Gold 30+ years30Gold 30+ years

Why visitSohonke Kitashina

Founded in 1619 in Takashima on Lake Biwa, Kitashina has made funazushi, fermented crucian carp sushi, for some 400 years. Using only wild nigorobuna native to the lake and traditional wooden-barrel fermentation, the shop preserves one of Japan's oldest food cultures.

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
Sohonke Kitashina
Established
1619407 years of history
Address
1287 Katsuno, Takashima, Shiga