Visit Nara

Established in 1884, this sake brewery in Naramachi produces some of Nara’s best known sakes, sold internationally. The main building was originally a residence for a senior monk at Kohfukuji Temple, until it was given to the Imanishi family in 1924. You can tour the house and garden for a small fee and there is a cafe offering sweets and light lunch sets. In the shop next door, you can do a tasting of five different sakes for ¥500, with a souvenir glass to keep. Large groups need to make a reservation. Brewery tours can be taken on weekends in February, before the production gets too busy.