SakuraMasamune
櫻正宗
- PlanB
- Learning About Miyamizu and Sake Brewing in Nada Experiencing Hyogo’s Japanese Culinary Culture Through Sake Pairing at a Traditional Restaurant
Experience plan overview
This exclusive journey includes a visit to the Monument To the Origin of Miyamizu, Nishinomiya Shrine, and SakuraMasamune Memorial Hall, Sakuraen for sake tasting, which is followed by a sake pairing course at Matsunoya, a distinguished Kobe restaurant. You will begin at Miyamizu Garden, where wells of the sacred water known as Miyamizu are clustered, followed by a visit to the Monument To the Origin of Miyamizu. Then you will proceed to Nishinomiya Shrine, revered nationwide for the deity of fortune, where you can experience the history of Nada’s sake brewing and its ties to Shinto rituals. Next, at SakuraMasamune Memorial Hall, Sakuraen, learn about traditional sake brewing through precious historic footage and exhibits while tasting a diverse set of labels at sake bar Sanbaiya to experience sake’s depth through differences in flavor, aroma, and finish.
Finally you will visit Matsunoya, a historic Kobe restaurant with a distinguished legacy. Enjoy creative Japanese cuisine featuring seasonal ingredients, specially paired with SakuraMasamune sake. Through conversation with fourth-generation proprietress Marie Udono, you will additionally get to experience traditional Japanese restaurant culture, hospitality, and and culinary heritage.
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74,000 yen per person -
4 or more -
5 hours*Includes transportation to Matsunoya and dining time
Experience plan flow
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Visit to Monument To the Origin of Miyamizu, Miyamizu Garden, and Nishinomiya Shrine in Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture.*Entry to Miyamizu Garden and the monument grounds is not permitted (viewing from outside only).
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Travel to SakuraMasamune Memorial Hall, Sakuraen. Watch video footage of sake brewing in the second-floor exhibition room while engaging with staff.
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At the historic Matsunoya, enjoy a pairing course of SakuraMasamune sake and kaiseki cuisine (8 dishes, 4 types of sake), as well i nteraction with the proprietress.*Food photos are for reference only. Menu is subject to change depending on season and availability of ingredients.
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Matsunoya
Sakuramasamune Sake Pairing Course
An exclusive course specially curated for this dining plan.
- Cuisine:
- Appetizers, Clear Soup, Sashimi, Grilled Dish, Fried Dish, Kobe Beef Sukiyaki or Kobe Beef Steak, Clay Pot Rice, Miso Soup, Pickles, Dessert
- Sake:
- Kinmare Daiginjo, Kobe Sakura Daiginjo, Aramakiya Tazaemon Junmai Daiginjo, and other select sake
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.
- Sake and Kaiseki Cuisine at MatsunoyaPlan B Only
- Matsunoya, a historic establishment in Kobe’s Kitano district, preserves Kobe’s traditional restaurant culture. A special pairing course is offered featuring select Hyogo ingredients such as Kobe beef (one of Japan’s three great wagyu), satoyama vegetables, and fresh Setouchi seafood, paired with SakuraMasamune’s finest sake. Experience Kobe’s premier restaurant tradition through the warm hospitality of fourth-generation proprietress Marie Udono and senior proprietress Yoko Udono.
- Price (tax incl.)
- 74,000 yen per person
- Minimum Number of Guests Required
- 4 or more
- Time Required
- 5 hours*Includes transportation to Matsunoya and dining time
- 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
- 3 weeks 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).
- Matsunoya’s menu is subject to change depending on season and availability of ingredients.
