Daikou Shoyu was founded in 1853, during the late Edo period, in the town of Kinomoto near northern Lake Biwa, the largest lake in Japan. Operating for about 170 years, Daikou Shoyu is now under the 6th generation of management.
Thanks to the clear spring waters of the Ibuki Mountain Range, quality ingredients, and an excellent climate for fermentation, Kinomoto became known as a brewery town, offering the ideal home for their carefully crafted, one-of-a-kind soy sauce products. They continue striving to preserve their cherished tradition in the hope that their quality soy sauce may bring happiness to your kitchen.