Highlights
- Tasting flight of five Harushika sakes
- Souvenir tasting glass to take home
- Historic machiya with garden and cafe
Background & story
Founded in 1884, Harushika brews in Naramachi; its name ('spring deer') nods to the deer-riding gods of nearby Kasuga Taisha Shrine.
Good to know for visitors
- Getting there
- About 15-min walk from Kintetsu Nara Station Open directions in Google Maps ↗
- Booking & entry
- Check tickets and details on the official page (button above).
- Paying
- Five-sake tasting approx. ¥500 with souvenir glass. Smaller venues in Japan are often cash-first — carry some yen (cards/IC not guaranteed).
- Language
- Mostly in Japanese — a translation app on your phone helps.
- Good for
- food lovers, culture seekers, date night
Good to know
Tasting hours are 10:00–16:30; English explanation is available.
Getting there
Imanishi Seibei Shoten (Harushika) — 24-1 Fukuchiincho, Nara, Nara