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Maruto Soy Sauce, Nara Prefecture’s oldest soy sauce brewery, has been reborn as a stayable soy sauce brewery.Founded in 1689, Maruto Soy Sauce was once purveyor to the Imperial Household—so esteemed that members of the Imperial Family even stayed here. After the war, however, the brewery was forced to close when it could no longer secure satisfactory ingredients. Now, using the microorganisms that remained in the kura since its closure, locally sourced ingredients, and brewing methods reconstructed from historical documents, the fires have been lit again for the first time in 70 years—reviving Maruto as a stayable soy sauce brewery.From traveler to brewer.Experience firsthand our revival of soy sauce making, local resources, and the timeless landscapes of Yamato—all in one place.

Nestled at the foot of the historic Mount Shigi, "Ryotei Jusan-ya" offers a serene escape where time flows gently. Our head chef carefully crafts creative kaiseki cuisine using locally sourced seasonal ingredients, reflecting the changing seasons with a monthly menu. Surrounded by the sacred atmosphere of lush Mount Shigi, our accommodation provides a tranquil retreat away from the hustle and bustle, offering the comfort of a familiar second home. Cherishing feedback such as "It feels like my own home," we focus on warm interiors and attentive hospitality rather than excessive luxury. This is an accommodation where you can quietly and meaningfully celebrate life's milestones or spend precious moments in peace.

Just a 2-minute walk from Nagata Subway Station, offering excellent accessibility. Only 13 minutes by subway to Honmachi in central Osaka, and about 20 minutes to Umeda or Namba stations. Approximately 30 minutes by Kintetsu train to Nara, the ancient capital with over 1,300 years of history. An ideal location for both business and sightseeing.

Higashiosaka City is known as a “rugby town,” home to Hanazono Rugby Stadium, the sacred ground of high school rugby. It is also famous as a “manufacturing town,” where many small and medium-sized companies with outstanding technical expertise—from toothbrushes to artificial satellites—continue to innovate.This is an industrial art Hotel in Higashiosaka. Inspired by rugby and manufacturing parts, its design supports residents, visitors, and workers alike while helping energize the city.

A Japanese-modern Hotel with a charming atmosphere inspired by “Momiji Forest,” featuring a large public bath with natural Onsen, offers you a splendid stay. Conveniently located between Nara City—home to many UNESCO World Heritage temples and shrines—and Kashihara City, which hosts major sporting events and enshrines Emperor Jimmu, regarded as Japan’s first emperor. The Hotel is easily accessible from the Koriyama Interchange on the Nishi-Meihan Expressway and the Koriyama-Minami Interchange on the Keinawa Expressway. The first Route Inn Hotels property in the prefecture—opening in early autumn in Nara.

Just an hour from central Osaka, you can escape the city bustle and enjoy the rich natural scenery of every season, from rivers to lush countryside landscapes. Unwind in our open-air bath with natural Onsen water while taking in panoramic views of the majestic Kongo mountain range, and relax at your leisure. The surrounding area offers plenty of leisure facilities for families, and our location is also ideal as a base for sightseeing in Osaka and visiting Mount Koya. From crab dishes available year-round to seasonal kaiseki cuisine crafted with care by our head chef—unique to Osaka, the city famous for its love of food—please savor these exceptional flavors.

Yamatokoriyama City, known for goldfish farming, is located in northern Nara Prefecture. Just a 5-minute drive from JR Koriyama Station and Kintetsu Koriyama Station. Free surface parking is also available. Our natural Onsen with open-air style baths (separate for men and women) is said to help relieve muscle pain, joint pain, neuralgia, and frozen shoulder. We look forward to welcoming you to the first roadside-style Hotel in the Super Hotel chain.

Hotel Seiryu has undergone a full renovation and has been reborn as an even more comfortable and refined space. We offer a variety of Rooms, including guest rooms with night views, suites featuring a modern Japanese design, and spacious Japanese-style Rooms. We have also opened the Executive Lounge “Tenku Sora,” available exclusively to guests staying with us. Enjoy a special moment of relaxation while taking in panoramic views over Higashi-Osaka. We look forward to welcoming you.

The traditional Japanese house that once operated as a fountain pen shop has been reborn as a high-quality Property. Inspired by the history of fountain pens, which were once the livelihood of Gose, we offer a serene stay where you can reflect your thoughts on paper. Enjoy a moment of tranquility with spacious rooms, peaceful time, and lush green views that soothe the soul. Dinner is served at the Western-style restaurant Kemuri. We present GOSE Local Gastronomy (expressing the region's climate, history, culture, and agricultural, forestry, and fishery practices through "cuisine"). Featuring ingredients unique to Gose, such as kudzu and duck, paired with local sake nurtured by the rich waters of Gose, we propose Western-style dishes that are loved by all. Western cuisine here is both nostalgic and innovative. GOSE Local Gastronomy is a fusion of local ingredients, a space filled with a sense of nostalgia, and the creativity of a cutting-edge chef.