Sawara NIPPONIA hotel blends history with sake lees bath bomb crafting

Sawara Shokamachi Hotel NIPPONIA, a distinctive hotel situated in a town that mirrors a single entity, is offering guests a unique “Sake Lees Bath Bomb Making Experience,” utilizing local sake lees and koji. This initiative is part of VMG HOTELS & UNIQUE VENUES, a brand known for transforming historic buildings into remarkable lodging spaces.

The hotel, a dispersed establishment, comprises 10 historically significant buildings offering 13 rooms across Sawara, a town recognized for its conservation of traditional architecture. Guests are invited to immerse themselves in the rich history and culture of Sawara, a picturesque waterside merchant town. The accommodation blends seamlessly into the town’s historic backdrop, providing an unconventional experience that includes exploring Sawara’s heritage, savoring authentic French cuisine influenced by Chiba’s culinary richness, and engaging with the local community.

Embracing the town’s deep-rooted brewing and fermentation traditions, Sawara Shokamachi Hotel NIPPONIA now allows guests to create their own bath bombs using sake lees and koji sourced from local breweries. This hands-on activity not only celebrates local craftsmanship but also offers a therapeutic experience. Guests can enjoy a soothing moment in a bath infused with their handmade sake lees koji balls, surrounded by the calming scents of Japanese cypress and sake lees, which provide beauty, moisturizing, and blood circulation benefits.

This experience is part of the hotel’s commitment to offering activities that connect guests with local traditions and the natural environment. As the bath bomb dissolves, releasing nutrients from rice and rice koji, the water turns a milky white, enhancing the bathing experience with a gentle aroma and deep warmth, promising a restful slumber.