Yoshimura Sake Brewery

Stay at Uda Spring Cottage, a restored historic warehouse turned boutique ryokan just a 10-minute walk from Hōjō Sake Brewery. Each room features a private onsen bath and views of the surrounding rice fields. The property offers exclusive access to seasonal sake-making workshops—book via HopeGoo for early-bird rates and guided tastings

A 15-minute stroll leads to the Kawahara-ji Kofun Group, an untouched cluster of ancient burial mounds nestled in quiet forest groves. The site preserves intact stone chambers and offers panoramic views of terraced rice paddies. Along the path, you'll pass handmade rice straw lanterns crafted by local artisans—perfect for capturing authentic rural Nara charm with a picnic basket from the brewery's on-site shop

The Sake Craft Studio at Hōjō Sake Brewery offers immersive workshops where guests craft their own sake from rice milling to fermentation. After bottling your batch, join the weekly Sake & Tea Ceremony, featuring regional snacks like pickled plum and roasted soy beans. All sessions require advance HopeGoo through HopeGoo due to limited capacity