Discover the Birth of Modern Sake in Nara

Just about 3 hours from Tokyo, this itinerary takes you to Nara City and Yoshino Town in Nara Prefecture.

Through Yukari, embark on a journey to experience the deep-rooted charm of Nara's sake culture, nurtured by centuries of rich history.

This tour offers a unique opportunity to explore Shōryaku-ji, known as the birthplace of modern sake, where you’ll gain deeper insights into sake brewing while immersing yourself in the history and culture of Nara.

【Sample Itinerary】

～DAY1～

・Visit Shōryaku-ji, the birthplace of refined sake ・Tour a local sake brewery in Nara ・Enjoy tastings of "Bodaizen" brewed during the Bodaimoto Festival, and learn about the traditional bodaimoto method, aged sake, and more from the brewers themselves

～DAY2～

・Travel to Yoshino and learn about traditional tarumaru (wooden sake barrels)

・Hike into the mountains to visit cedar and cypress plantations.)

・Visit a brewery that uses Yoshino cedar barrels in their sake brewing process

・Enjoy a sake pairing lunch featuring kakinoha-zushi (persimmon leaf-wrapped sushi), a local specialty of Yoshino

・Visit the sacred Kinpusen-ji Temple

～DAY3～

・Tour a large-scale sake brewery Take part in hands-on experiences like tasting moromi and koji, and join a sake tasting game.)

・Return to Nara City for a warm lunch featuring hot pot made with sake lees from Yucho Shuzo (brand: Kaze no Mori) Should you wish to shorten, extend, or customise the itinerary, feel free to consult with us. We kindly ask for all inquiries at least one month prior to your planned travel dates.