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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that remained in the kura since its closure, locally sourced ingredients, and brewing methods reconstructed from historical documents, the fires have been lit again for the first time in 70 years—reviving Maruto as a stayable soy sauce brewery.From traveler to brewer.Experience firsthand our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.

Convenient Hotel for Business and Sightseeing ■ Approximately 30 minutes by car from Tenri IC on the Nishi-Meihan Expressway or Meihan National Road ■ About a 1-minute walk to the right after exiting JR Sakurai Station or Kintetsu Sakurai Station North Exit ■ Equipped with a multi-story parking garage (202 spaces in total, paid, first-come-first-served basis) ■ Complimentary buffet breakfast included ■ Wi-Fi available ■ WOWOW channel accessible ■ 24-hour front desk service available ■ Separate large public baths for men and women provided ■ Coin-operated laundry and dryers available on-site ■ Paid cleaning services offered

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.