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