[Gojo Genbei] An evening of enjoying sake and local vegetables
Enjoy a sake tasting at two very different and unique breweries
Learn about the roots of sake by visiting shrines and temples closely related to sake
[JR Nara Station] Meet the guide and start the day of exploring sake
[JR Nara Station] Hop on board of a private cab and head out to the first stop
[Kasuga Taisha Shrine] The Important Cultural Heritage Site breathes ancient history
[Kasuga Taisha Shrine] Where the messengers of the gods roam free
[Kasuga Shrine] Special and exclusive guidance by a shrine priest
[Kasuga Shrine] A chance to meet the deer
[Kasuga Taisha Shrine] Introducing highlights otherwise easily overlooked
[Kasuga Taisha Shrine] “Sakadono”, the oldest brewery in Japan with over 1000 years of history
[Kasuga Taisha Shrine] Illuminated night scenery recreated at Fujinaminoya
[Shoryakuji Temple] Tour the temple precinct guided by a monk
[Shoryakuji Temple] Borrowed scenery of the mountain amplifying the beauty of the garden
[Shoryakuji Temple] The treasure hall captures the prosperity of the temple
[Shoryakuji Temple] The temple is hailed as the birthplace of clear sake in the medieval ages
[Shoryakuji Temple] Special visit to the brewery recreating medieval brewing techniques
[Shoryakuji Temple] Taste the unique Bodaisen made with medieval techniques
[Ume no Yado] Combining tradition and innovation at the brewery completed in 2022
[Ume no Yado] This monument stands for the plum tree which gave the facility its name
[Ume no Yado] Learn about sake brewing through plentiful exhibits and staff
[Ume no Yado] See where sake is made with your own eyes
[Ume no Yado] Find out what influences the taste of sake e.g. rice polishing ratio
[Ume no Yado] Special exhibit that lets you hear the sound of fermentation
[Ume no Yado] Private tasting at the VIP room
[Ume no Yado] Tasting the sake and liqueur made at the brewery
[Ume no Yado] Learn how to taste sake, including the different types of sake rice and temperatures
[Ume no Yado] A natural smile after tasting unique sake
[Ume no Yado] Introducing various sake vessels and their influence
[Ume no Yado] One of the appeals of sake is how the vessel changes the taste and aroma
[Ume no Yado] Special lunch course paired with sake
[Ume no Yado] The influence of sake scattered throughout Japanese cuisine
[Ume no Yado] Exquisite dishes incorporating local ingredients
[Ume no Yado] Sake carefully selected to best complement the cuisine
[Ume no Yado] Learn about the chef’s passion for ingredients and cooking directly
[Ume no Yado] You can also shop for souvenirs at the in-house store after the experience
[Ume no Yado] Including exclusive products available only here
[Yamamoto Honke] A path through the historic townscape to an old brewery
[Yamamoto Honke] Guided tour of the 300 years old brewery by the soon to be 10th head of the family
[Yamamoto Honke] Every part of the building retains its long history
[Shoryakuji Temple] Next, visit a mountain temple outside Nara to learn about the evolution of sake in the Middle Ages.
[Yamamoto Honke] Cedar ball is a symbol of sake brewed over many years
[Yamamoto Honke] The experience is very different from the previous brewery
[Yamamoto Honke] Explore the traditional townscape of Gojo centered around the Yamamoto clan
[Yamamoto Honke] Guided tour of Gojo Shinmachi Street, designated as an Important Preservation District of Traditional Buildings
[Yamamoto Honke] Signboards from periods when people traveled mostly on foot
[Yamamoto Honke] A glimpse into the history of the brewery and local life
[Yanaseya] Preserved historical townscape of Gojo Shinmachi in front of your lodging
[Yanaseya] Privately rented traditional Japanese architecture
[Yanaseya] Incorporating comfortable modern design
[Gojo Genbei] Dining in a stately 250-year-old merchant house
[Gojo Genbei] Vegetable-focused restaurant featured in the Michelin Guide
[Gojo Genbei] Local vegetables adroning the table
[Gojo Genbei] Nara sake recommended by the chef and owner
[Gojo Genbei] An evening of enjoying sake and local vegetables
Enjoy a sake tasting at two very different and unique breweries
Learn about the roots of sake by visiting shrines and temples closely related to sake
[JR Nara Station] Meet the guide and start the day of exploring sake
[JR Nara Station] Hop on board of a private cab and head out to the first stop
[Kasuga Taisha Shrine] The Important Cultural Heritage Site breathes ancient history
[Kasuga Taisha Shrine] Where the messengers of the gods roam free
[Kasuga Shrine] Special and exclusive guidance by a shrine priest
[Kasuga Shrine] A chance to meet the deer
[Kasuga Taisha Shrine] Introducing highlights otherwise easily overlooked
[Kasuga Taisha Shrine] “Sakadono”, the oldest brewery in Japan with over 1000 years of history
[Kasuga Taisha Shrine] Illuminated night scenery recreated at Fujinaminoya
[Shoryakuji Temple] Tour the temple precinct guided by a monk
[Shoryakuji Temple] Borrowed scenery of the mountain amplifying the beauty of the garden
[Shoryakuji Temple] The treasure hall captures the prosperity of the temple
[Shoryakuji Temple] The temple is hailed as the birthplace of clear sake in the medieval ages
[Shoryakuji Temple] Special visit to the brewery recreating medieval brewing techniques
[Shoryakuji Temple] Taste the unique Bodaisen made with medieval techniques
[Ume no Yado] Combining tradition and innovation at the brewery completed in 2022
[Ume no Yado] This monument stands for the plum tree which gave the facility its name
[Ume no Yado] Learn about sake brewing through plentiful exhibits and staff
[Ume no Yado] See where sake is made with your own eyes
[Ume no Yado] Find out what influences the taste of sake e.g. rice polishing ratio
[Ume no Yado] Special exhibit that lets you hear the sound of fermentation
[Ume no Yado] Private tasting at the VIP room
[Ume no Yado] Tasting the sake and liqueur made at the brewery
[Ume no Yado] Learn how to taste sake, including the different types of sake rice and temperatures
[Ume no Yado] A natural smile after tasting unique sake
[Ume no Yado] Introducing various sake vessels and their influence
[Ume no Yado] One of the appeals of sake is how the vessel changes the taste and aroma
[Ume no Yado] Special lunch course paired with sake
[Ume no Yado] The influence of sake scattered throughout Japanese cuisine
[Ume no Yado] Exquisite dishes incorporating local ingredients
[Ume no Yado] Sake carefully selected to best complement the cuisine
[Ume no Yado] Learn about the chef’s passion for ingredients and cooking directly
[Ume no Yado] You can also shop for souvenirs at the in-house store after the experience
[Ume no Yado] Including exclusive products available only here
[Yamamoto Honke] A path through the historic townscape to an old brewery
[Yamamoto Honke] Guided tour of the 300 years old brewery by the soon to be 10th head of the family
[Yamamoto Honke] Every part of the building retains its long history
[Shoryakuji Temple] Next, visit a mountain temple outside Nara to learn about the evolution of sake in the Middle Ages.
[Yamamoto Honke] Cedar ball is a symbol of sake brewed over many years
[Yamamoto Honke] The experience is very different from the previous brewery
[Yamamoto Honke] Explore the traditional townscape of Gojo centered around the Yamamoto clan
[Yamamoto Honke] Guided tour of Gojo Shinmachi Street, designated as an Important Preservation District of Traditional Buildings
[Yamamoto Honke] Signboards from periods when people traveled mostly on foot
[Yamamoto Honke] A glimpse into the history of the brewery and local life
[Yanaseya] Preserved historical townscape of Gojo Shinmachi in front of your lodging
[Yanaseya] Privately rented traditional Japanese architecture
[Yanaseya] Incorporating comfortable modern design
[Gojo Genbei] Dining in a stately 250-year-old merchant house
[Gojo Genbei] Vegetable-focused restaurant featured in the Michelin Guide
[Gojo Genbei] Local vegetables adroning the table
[Gojo Genbei] Nara sake recommended by the chef and owner
[Gojo Genbei] An evening of enjoying sake and local vegetables