SakuraMasamune
櫻正宗
- PlanA
- Exploring Nada’s Sake Culture: Tracing Miyamizu’s Legacy and the Heritage of Premier Sake Brewing
Experience plan overview
This immersive program includes a visit to the Monument To the Origin of Miyamizu, Nishinomiya Shrine, followed by a tasting of exceptional sake at SakuraMasamune Memorial Hall, Sakuraen. You will begin at Miyamizu Garden, where wells of the sacred water known as Miyamizu are clustered, followed by a visit to to the Monument To the Origin of Miyamizu. You will then proceed to Nishinomiya Shrine, revered nationwide for the deity of fortune, to experience Nada’s sake brewing history and ties to Shinto rituals. At SakuraMasamune Memorial Hall, Sakuraen, learn about traditional brewing techniques and the historical culture behind them through precious historical footage and exhibits. Finally, there is a tasting of SakuraMasamune’s curated labels at their sake bar Sanbaiya.
An optional course at the hall’s restaurant features sake pairings featuring teppan-grilled Kobe beef and SakuraMasamune’s finest sake, brewed to complement meals as true food-pairing sake.
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11,000 yen per person*Optional meal: +15,180 yen or more -
2 or more -
2 hours 30 minutes *Includes travel time. Start time negotiable
Experience plan flow
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Visit to the Monument To the Origin of Miyamizu, Miyamizu Garden, and Nishinomiya Shrine in Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture.*Entry t o M iyamizu G arden a nd t he monument g rounds is not p ermitted (viewing f rom outside only).
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Travel to SakuraMasamune Memorial Hall, Sakuraen, and watch video footage of sake brewing in the second-floor exhibition room while engaging with staff.
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Taste exceptional sake at Sanbaiya and learn about each sake's distinctive qualities and recommended serving styles.*Photos are for reference only.
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Option for Plan A
A course meal at the hall’s restaurant features kaiseki cuisine with abundant seasonal ingredients and teppan-grilled Kobe available at the in-house restaurant. Sake ordered here is subject to additional charge.
Highlights and Details of Each Plan
- 400 Years of Brewing: Experience Sake Production Where Tradition and Innovation Thrive Alongside History and Culture
- Through precious historical footage and exhibits showcasing traditional brewing methods, engagements with staff, and tastings of world-renowned premium sakes, you will learn about the brewing culture and philosophy SakuraMasamune has built as a distinguished industry leader in sake production.
- Exploring Sites and Shrines Deeply Connected to Nada’s Sake Brewing
- Nada’s sake brewing has been recognized as a Japan Heritage site and is the nation’s premier sake region. In addition to experiencing SakuraMasamune’s contributions to sake development and technical innovation, visit the concentration of wells and monuments in Nishinomiya City where Miyamizu̶discovered by SakuraMasamune’s sixth-generation head̶originated. Then worship at Nishinomiya Shrine, which houses the Umenomiya Shrine dedicated to the sake deity that has been deeply revered by Nada Gogo brewers for generations.
- Price (tax incl.)
- 11,000 yen per person*Optional meal: +15,180 yen or more
- Minimum Number of Guests Required
- 2 or more
- Time Required
- 2 hours 30 minutes *Includes travel time. Start time negotiable
- Cancellation Policy
- 1 week before day of reservation: 100%
- What to Bring/Clothing
- Nothing
- 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.
- Entry to Miyamizu Garden and the monument grounds is not permitted (viewing from outside only).
