NIPPONIA Tawaramoto Maruto Soy Sauce

The Accommodation itself was wonderful, but what stayed with me even more was the owner’s story of reviving a soy sauce brewery with over 300 years of history. Through soy sauce, my imagination naturally expanded to the lives and feelings of people long ago, and I was quietly moved by the continuity of human life across generations. Combined with Nara’s atmosphere—like touching the source of history—and the sense that prayer is woven into everyday life, I was able to spend time here that can only be found in this place.I highly recommend joining the soy sauce pressing experience and the visit to Muraya Shrine the next morning.Every dish was prepared in a way that let us enjoy soy sauce and moromi through carefully chosen ingredients and cooking methods, and the portions were just right—everything was excellent.Away from everyday noise, I spent time that gently eased both body and mind.Thank you very much.

I stayed for one night as a base for visiting Kashihara Shrine, Omiwa Shrine, and Isonokami Shrine. The entire staff welcomed me with the highest level of hospitality, making this an Accommodation I truly want to return to (this was my second stay). It was a chilly morning in March, but I was able to unwind at my own pace and spend the time in comfort.What makes this Accommodation special is the soy sauce experience, morning worship visits, and the meals—supported by the wonderful staff. It may sound simple in words, but being able to engage with soy sauce made from local ingredients, water, yeast, and the seasons; to experience the changing morning scenery along with local life and history throughout the year; and to enjoy an outstanding meal through a tasting comparison of different soy sauces—was an exceptional way to feel Nara with all five senses.By speaking with local people here—from Nara’s history to everyday life today—while they also took into account my journey on foot before arriving at the Accommodation, this trip became even more meaningful.The second and third photos show Murao Shrine nearby at night and in the morning.