Maruto Shoyu: Nara’s oldest soy sauce warehouse back as a hotel

Nara
Photo by Shinobu Ishikawa

Here’s my article for Japan Travel. It’s a revival story of a centuries-old soy sauce brewery in the ancient Japanese capital of Nara.

Staying in the 130-year-old wooden warehouse and enjoying a traditional meal feels almost like slipping back to the days when samurai still walked the streets. It’s more than a stay — it’s a chance to experience living history up close.