From January 6 to March 30, 2025, hot spring ryokan "KAI Matsumoto" is offering the "Matsumoto Fermentation-Full Stay."
This highly unique accommodation plan allows guests to visit a winery and a miso brewery while acquiring specialized knowledge.
Here are the details.
About the "Matsumoto Fermentation-Full Stay" Plan
The "Matsumoto Fermentation-Full Stay" is a plan offered at "KAI Matsumoto," a hot spring ryokan nestled in Asama Onsen, known as Matsumoto's inner retreat.
In this plan, guests deepen their knowledge of fermentation while enjoying pairings of wine and miso, as well as visit a winery and a miso brewery to acquire specialized insights.
Furthermore, the plan allows guests to experience the appeal of Matsumoto City's fermentation culture—represented by wine and miso—with features such as a miso soup supervised by a miso brewery for breakfast and a wine pairing course supervised by a winery for dinner.
Key Highlights of the "Matsumoto Fermentation-Full Stay" Plan
Below are the key highlights of the "Matsumoto Fermentation-Full Stay" plan.
Feature 1: Learn Matsumoto's fermentation culture directly from the producers with winery and miso brewery tours
Feature 2: Deepen knowledge of fermented foods while enjoying wine and miso pairings during "Fermentation Time"
Feature 3: Wine pairing course supervised by Yamabe Winery & "Awakening Miso Soup" supervised by Ishii Miso
Guests will tour Yamabe Winery, which spreads across the foot of the Utsukushigahara Plateau, and visit Ishii Miso.
At the inn, staff members serve as instructors to conduct "Fermentation Time," offering tips connecting fermented foods to good health.
Activities are also provided to deepen knowledge of fermented foods while savoring pairings of Yamabe Winery wines and Ishii Miso pickles.
This stay plan lets guests fully experience the appeal of fermented foods, featuring a pairing course supervised by Yamabe Winery served with the Japanese kaiseki dinner, and an "Awakening Miso Soup" supervised by Ishii Miso for breakfast using ingredients cherished in Matsumoto alongside Ishii Miso's miso paste.
A must-see experience for Japanese wine enthusiasts—be sure to check it out.
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Overview of the "Matsumoto Fermentation-Full Stay" Plan
Period: January 6 – March 30, 2025
Price: 12,000 yen per person (tax included, accommodation fee separate)
Includes: Winery tour, miso brewery tour, lecture on fermented foods (with snacks and beverages provided), pairing course, Awakening Miso Soup, special post-bath drink
Capacity: 1 group per day, up to 4 persons
Eligibility: Ages 20 and over
Reservations: Book on the official website up to 4 days in advance
https://hoshinoresorts.com/ja/hotels/kaimatsumoto/