Nara: Enjoy Shoryakuji Temple, the birthplace of sake
ID: GYG807104-1287792
Category:
Country: Japan
Duration:
07:30 hours
Description
A special experience of sake brewing that has been passed down for 600 years and a tasting comparison of eight types of bodaimoto with traditional Buddhist vegetarian cuisine
Shoryakuji Temple in Nara, known as the birthplace of sake (Muromachi period, 1336 - 1568), is the only temple in Japan with a sake brewing license. Even today, the head priest, Mr. Ohara, himself cultivates yeast collected from the temple grounds to create the "bodaimoto" yeast starter. This yeast starter is brought back to seven breweries, each becoming a signature sake of the brewery to be sold every spring.
On this tour, you will enjoy the following with English guides:
・An experience of the annual brewing of "Bodaisen" with the head priest and brewers of the seven breweries.
・A tasting comparison of eight types of bodaimoto and a traditional Buddhist vegetarian gastronomy lunch
09:15 AM Meet at Nara Park Bus Terminal
09:30 AM Depart from Nara Park Bus Terminal
10:00 AM Arrive at Shoryakuji Temple and experience “Bodaisen brewing”
12:30 PM Tasting of eight types of sake and vegetarian lunch (with commentary)/
calligraphy experience
03:30 PM Depart from Shoryakuji Temple
04:00 PM Arrive at Nara Park Bus Terminal (dismiss on site)
Highlights
- Experience “Bodaisen brewing”
- Tasting of eight types of sake and vegetarian lunch (with commentary
- calligraphy experience
- Participate in a brewing experience with the head priest and sake brewers
- Interact with sake brewers and learn about the process of making sake
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
In Japan, alcoholic beverages may not be served to persons under 19 years of age; persons under 19 years of age are required to bring their own drinks.
There is no child charge.
Please wear comfortable shoes as there will be some walking.
Please dress appropriately for changing weather conditions.
Photography is allowed, but please be respectful and ask permission when taking photos of the monks and the sake brewing process.
The event will be held even in the event of rain.
This program will be developed and implemented as part of the FY 2024 Japan Cultural Expo 2.0 Project (by commission) “International Brand Building and Promotion of Nara Park, a Sacred Site where the highest tangible and intangible cultural heritage is fused together.
Organizers: Social Science Lab, Japan Arts Council, Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan
Nara Park Bus Terminal 1F
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
