The Ota family can trace their family tree back to one Dokan Ota, a samurai and Buddhist monk from the 15th century. They are said to have started this sake brewery after the end of the old feudal system in order to make use of the high-quality Omi rice harvested from their large number of rice fields. Developing into a fully-fledged brewery as a result, they continue to send delicious sake out into the world today. You can take a tour and also have a sample tasting, so feel free to drop in!