奈良県·日本酒
Bodai-moto (Shoryakuji Temple)
Located in the mountains of Nara City, Shoryakuji Temple is an ancient temple considered to be the 'birthplace of Japanese sake.' The 'Bodai-moto' sake has revived that tradition for the modern era. During the Muromachi period, 'Bodai-sen'—a temple brew (sobō-shu)—was brewed to support the temple's finances. Ancient documents detailing its production method still remain. A key feature of Bodai-moto is the preparation of lactic acid-based 'soyashi-mizu' (acidified water) before starting the yeast culture, which made sake brewing possible even during the summer months. In 1996, breweries and research institutions in Nara Prefecture collaborated to undertake its restoration, and even now, every January, the preparation of the yeast culture takes place within the grounds of Shoryakuji Temple. It is a historic cup that allows you to taste the roots of Japanese sake, filled with the romance unique to the ancient capital of Nara.
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