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Biwako 琵琶湖蒸溜所
| Prefecture | Shiga |
|---|---|
| Distilling began | 2023 |
| Operator | 川島酒造 |
| Status | Operating |
Visiting: distillery tours, shop hours and booking rules change frequently, and popular distilleries can book out within minutes of reservations opening. This guide does not state fixed tour details — check the current arrangements on the official website before planning a trip.
Biwako (琵琶湖蒸溜所) is a whisky distillery in Shiga Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by 川島酒造. Whisky distilling here began in 2023.
This page brings together the verified public facts about the distillery — location, operator and history in brief — with a link to the official website. A fuller encyclopedia article is not yet available in English for this distillery; the page will be expanded as sources allow.
Basic facts cross-checked against the Japanese Wikipedia article 琵琶湖蒸溜所 (CC BY-SA 4.0). Distillery list and basic facts from the English Wikipedia article Japanese whisky (CC BY-SA 4.0).