{"id":13871,"date":"2025-03-29T16:04:36","date_gmt":"2025-03-29T07:04:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/setouchi.by-onko-chishin.com\/discover-ehime-2025\/"},"modified":"2025-07-20T22:57:42","modified_gmt":"2025-07-20T13:57:42","slug":"discover-ehime-2025","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/setouchi.by-onko-chishin.com\/en\/discover-ehime-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover Ehime 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

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DISCOVER EHIME 2025<\/h2><\/div>

Unique landscapes and craftsmanship found only here.
\nA journey to meet master craftsmen at Setouchi Retreat Aonagi<\/p><\/h2><\/div>

Unique landscapes
\nand craftsmanship found only here.
\nAt Setouchi Retreat Aonagi
\nA journey to meet master craftsmen<\/h2><\/div>

July 13-14, 2025
\nLimited to 7 groups<\/p><\/h3><\/div>

Experience two tranquil days in Tadao Ando’s architectural space. This exclusive, limited-time plan offers a special encounter with the skills and passion of Ehime’s master craftsmen. From sake and wagashi to pottery – experience a journey to meet artisans who maintain traditions passed down for over 100 years while evolving their craftsmanship. Here lies a special moment that will leave a lasting impression.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Master Craftsmen You’ll Meet on This Journey<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Mizuguchi Brewery | President Kosuke Mizuguchi
\n“From Dogo to the world. Sake brewing is culture creation.”<\/strong><\/p>\n

As the 6th generation head of the only sake brewery in Dogo, established in 1895, he collaborates with local farmers for sake rice cultivation and ventures into new challenges like craft beer and rum. Under the motto “From Dogo to the world, from the world to Dogo,” he maintains tradition while continuing to evolve. He will share his dedication as a brewery owner and his passion for sake making, while serving carefully selected rare sake.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Yamadaya Manju | Director Takamasa Takatsuji
\n“A single sweet carrying 150 years of history and future”<\/strong><\/p>\n

As the prospective 6th generation leader of a historic shop founded in 1867 that has focused on a single manju for over 150 years, he returned from Tokyo to Ehime to continue the tradition while promoting local charm. For this event, Mr. Takatsuji will present selected wagashi served with special cocktails to enjoy with the evening view. Savor the lingering sweetness along with his inspiring vision.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Joshua Kobo | Artist Tatsuhito Takenishi
\n“Capturing the blue of sea and sky in vessels. Pioneering new possibilities in Tobe ware”<\/strong><\/p>\n

While treasuring Tobe ware traditions, he pursues new expressions. His signature indigo “Joshua Blue” reflects natural landscapes, and his works are used in Aonagi Dining. In the gallery, Mr. Takenishi will guide you through the thoughts behind his works and their creation process, allowing you to experience the warmth of handcrafted art.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Two-Day Experience Program<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>

DAY 1<\/small>
\nExperience Aonagi,
\nand discover Ehime’s local sake and art<\/h2><\/div>

Wrapped in the gentle Setouchi breeze, we offer a special one-day stay to leisurely enjoy Ehime’s art and fine dining. Experience luxurious moments savoring local confections and cocktails while watching the quiet sunset and viewing the art scattered throughout the building. In the serene Setouchi landscape, your mind gradually unwinds. For dinner, we present kaiseki cuisine featuring Ehime’s rich ingredients paired with special sake selections from Mizuguchi Brewery. Enjoy the blissful harmony of cuisine and sake.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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15:00
\nCheck-in<\/p>\n

Check in to Aonagi at 3 PM while feeling the gentle Setouchi breeze. In this space, originally designed as an art museum, your senses will be stirred from the moment of arrival by the artwork scattered throughout and Tadao Ando’s architecture. After check-in, join a facility tour including newly added art collections. Your time at Aonagi begins gently as you explore spaces filled with tranquility and simplicity.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Sunset Time<\/p>\n

As the sun begins to set, gather at the infinity pool. Here, where the water’s surface connects the evening sky with the Seto Inland Sea, we serve Ehime’s Yamadaya Manju with refreshing citrus-based cocktails and non-alcoholic cocktails using green tea. In the stillness, your senses gently awaken.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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19:30
\nSake Pairing Dinner<\/p>\n

As evening begins, a special one-night-only dinner unfolds. Welcoming Kosuke Mizuguchi, president of Mizuguchi Brewery – Dogo’s only sake brewery – who will share his passion for sake making and dedication to rice cultivation while guiding you through a sake pairing dinner. The meal includes special kaiseki dishes featuring sake lees from bag-hanging method, prepared exclusively for this evening. Enjoy the marriage of fine sake and cuisine engaging all five senses, orchestrated by Chef Honjo and Sommelier Imazu.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Special Lineup for This Event<\/strong><\/p>\n