Discover the Birthplace of Sake: Sake Brewing and Tasting Experience at Shoryakuji Temple with Traditional Buddhist Cuisine
Step into the birthplace of Japanese sake at Shoryakuji Temple in Nara, where 600 years of brewing tradition come to life. Join the head priest and local brewers for a hands-on experience crafting the unique bodaimoto yeast starter, taste eight distinct varieties of sake, and enjoy a refined Buddhist vegetarian meal. This immersive journey offers a rare look into Japan’s ancient sake heritage, guided in English for an unforgettable cultural experience.
| Open hours | Saturday, January 25, 2025 9:15 AM - 4:00PM |
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| Price | ¥20,000 (tax included) |
| Seating | 20 people |
| Remarks | 【Price includes】Round-trip bus fare from Nara Park Bus Terminal to Shoryakuji Temple (one large bus chartered)/ Shoryakuji Temple entrance fee/ Tasting of eight types of sake and vegetarian lunch (with commentary)/ Calligraphy experience/ Fee for two Accompanying English guides/ English commentary book |
| Notes | Application deadline: Thursday, January 23, 2025, 3:00 PM Applications will close once the limit is reached. |
| Information | This program will be developed and implemented as part of the FY 2024 Japan Cultural Expo 2.0 Project (by commission) “Project for Building and Promoting the International Brand of Nara Park, a Sacred Site Combining the Highest Tangible and Intangible Cultural Heritage”. |
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