Highlights and Details of Each Plan

Uncovering Sanuki's Historical Culture and Traditional Sake Brewing

Kinryo sake has been offered to Kotohira-gu Shrine as sacred sake. At the museum and cultural hall at Kinryo no Sato, you can learn about traditional sake brewing techniques and history through priceless exhibits. The major appeal is experiencing the spirituality and dedication behind sake brewing through interaction with brewery staff.

Worship at Kotohira-gu Shrine, Famous for PilgrimagesPlan B Only

During the Edo period (Japan’s early modern era, 1603–1868), when commoner travel was severely restricted, the only permitted journeys were pilgrimages to temples and shrines. Worship at Kotohira-gu Shrine was especially popular alongside Ise Jingu, drawing deep connections with literati, artists, and Kinryo. Walk through the shrine and discover the historical culture that endures in this land.

Sake Pairing Course at Established Ryotei NichoPlan B Only

Nicho is a renowned restaurant that honors Japanese traditional culture and ryotei (high-end restaurant) culture while pioneering innovative approaches, such as elevating Sanuki and Setouchi ingredients into plant-based Japanese cuisine, bringing fresh perspective to the industry. For this program, they have crafted an exquisite pairing course to showcase Nishino Kinryo's sake. Six types of sake, including Geppaku, are paired with nine imaginative dishes such as fresh Setouchi seafood sashimi and charcoal-grilled olive beef fillet. Experience how sake's character transforms with temperature, from room temperature to chilled.

Price (tax incl.)

68,000 yen per person*Kotohira-gu Shrine guide (optional): additional fee required

Minimum Number of Guests Required

2 to 6 people

Time Required

From 1:00 PM (8 hours)*Includes transportation to Kotohira-gu Shrine and Nicho, plus experiences and dining at Nicho.The experience at Nicho starts at 6:00 PM

Cancellation Policy

10 to 4 days before reservation: 20% / 3 days before reservation: 30% / 2 days to the day before reservation: 50% / On the day of reservation: 100%

What to Bring/Clothing

At Nicho in Plan B, please refrain from going barefoot or wearing extremely revealing clothing or casual attire (T-shirts only, shorts, sandals, etc.).
When visiting Kotohira-gu Shrine's main sanctuary and inner shrine, please wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes, as there are many stone steps to climb.

Payment Methods

Pay in advance via credit card
VISA, MASTER, AMEX, DC, JCB, Diners

Participation Conditions

Participants must be 20 years or older to consume alcohol or purchase sake.

Reservation Deadline

1 month in advance

Notes/Disclaimers

• The experience may be canceled or the content may change due to unavoidable
  circumstances.
• If you cancel on the day without notice, you will be charged 100% of the reserved fees.
• A cancellation fee will also be charged for cancellations of reservations for large groups.

Other things to note

• Tours of the sake brewing process, storehouse, and brewery are not available.
• Mr. Sakai, Nishino Kinryo’s master brewer, may be unavailable depending on
  the schedule.
• Nicho’s menu is subject to change depending on the season and availability of
  ingredients.