Discover the traditional Japan sake culture
③Formal visit a traditional shrine －KANDA SHRINE－
Kanda Shrine, a historic shrine that will celebrate its 1,300th anniversary in 2030, is a place of prayer that is familiar to many people as the guardian deity of Tokyo.The formal worship is a special ceremony that even Japanese people perform on special occasions, where they enter the main hall of the shrine to pray. Furthermore……
④Sake brewery special visit -SAWANOI-
Sawanoi sake brewery was founded in 1702 and is the oldest sake brewery in Tokyo. You will tour the historic brewery buildings, the main house, gardens, and storage area guided by the 23rd generation head of the brewery, Ozawa Mikio. In storage area,you enjoy a tasting of precious aged sake.
Afterwards, you will enjoy freshly made tofu and yuba dishes with several types of sake at a Japanese restaurant standing by a clear stream. Furthermore……
⑤Edo-period culture experience -TOSHIMAYA SAKE SHOP-
Toshimaya was founded in 1596, when Tokyo was still called Edo, as a sake shop and stand-up bar. It is Tokyo’s oldest sake shop and is said to be the roots of Izakaya.
Toshimaya’s sake has long been offered as sacred sake to Meiji Shrine and Kanda Shrine in Tokyo. Furthermore……