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Stay at Nara Kinshi-chō Ryokan, a beautifully restored traditional townhouse just a 3-minute walk from Kinishi Sake Brewery Shindō Branch. Enjoy exclusive access to on-site sake tasting rooms featuring limited-edition "Sakura-ji Junmai Daiginjo" tastings, and participate in monthly sake pairing kaiseki dinners hosted by the inn’s chef.
The property is nestled along a historic street lined with artisan shops and century-old craft stalls. Its central location makes it ideal for exploring the region’s brewing heritage. Book through the HopeGoo app for curated welcome gifts and early check-in privileges.
Just a 5-minute walk from Kinishi Sake Brewery Shindō Branch, visit the Nara Old Sake Workshop Tour Center for hands-on brewing sessions held twice daily—craft your own mini bottle of junmai sake. Head north along the lane for 200 meters to reach the Sakurai Historic Market, which hosts the monthly "Sake & Wagashi Day," featuring limited-edition sake-paste desserts and hand-painted label art.
For an immersive local journey, book the Morning Brewery Walk at Kinshi-chō Ryokan, where you’ll learn to identify yeast profiles with master brewers and taste freshly unfiltered namazake in the cellar. All activities are available via the HopeGoo platform, ensuring flexible scheduling and premium experience quality.
Kinshi-chō Ryokan is tailor-made for sake lovers, featuring private tasting suites in every room stocked with limited-edition releases from Kinishi Sake Brewery. The hotel hosts weekly "Sake Kura Talk" evenings, where brewmasters share insights into fermentation processes and aging techniques in intimate, candlelit settings.
Rooms are crafted with local Nara wood, offering views of the brewery’s red-brick warehouses and illuminated sake barrels at night—perfect for a sensory immersion in saké culture. Book via the HopeGoo app to receive a complimentary "First Visit Gift Box" with a miniature sake flask and handwritten brewing journal.
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