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Niigata Kikusui Sake Brewery Experience with Tasting

Niigata Prefecture, Japanby Yummy Guide

  • 1 hour
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Up to 7 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: Japanese, English

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Overview

Discover the art of sake brewing at Kikusui Sake Brewery in Shibata City, Niigata Prefecture. This guided tour offers an insightful look into the sake-making process, blending tradition with modern techniques. Watch the brewing process through glass windows, guided by knowledgeable staff who reveal the craftsmanship behind every bottle. Visit the state-of-the-art research lab and engage in an exclusive tasting of Kikusui's finest, including unique experimental brews. Both beginners and sake enthusiasts will leave with a deeper appreciation of this cultural beverage, alongside a complimentary original tenugui to remember your experience. - Guided brewery tour showcasing the sake brewing process - Exclusive tasting of Kikusui’s sake, including limited editions - Visit to a cutting-edge research laboratory on sake production - Complimentary original tenugui for each participant to take home

What's included

  • Sake tasting experience
  • A complimentary ochoko (sake cup) and an original tenugui
  • Guided tour of Kikusui Sake Brewery
  • Transportation to/from Kikusui Sake Brewery
  • Additional dishes or drinks
  • Travel insurance

Itinerary

Step into the world of Japanese sake with a guided tour of Kikusui Sake Brewery in Shibata City, Niigata Prefecture. Available twice daily, this experience offers an introduction to sake brewing, blending traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation. Your visit begins with a guided walk through the brewery, where you will observe the production process through viewing windows while staff explain each stage, from rice preparation and steaming to fermentation, pressing, and maturation. Learn how Niigata’s pure water and brewing traditions contribute to the region’s renowned sake styles. The tour continues with a visit to Kikusui’s research laboratory. Participants then enjoy an exclusive tasting session featuring a curated selection of Kikusui sake, including limited and experimental brews. Compare aromas, textures, and flavor profiles while learning tasting techniques and discovering how brewing methods influence each sake. Designed for both beginners and experienced enthusiasts, this experience provides insight into the cultural and technical aspects of sake making. Each participant will also receive an original Kikusui tenugui as a souvenir.

Meeting and pickup

On the day of the tour, please come directly to the shop counter at KIKUSUI Kuragarden, which serves as the meeting point for this experience. Please come 10 before the activity starts.

End point

On the day of the tour, please come directly to the shop counter at KIKUSUI Kuragarden, which serves as the meeting point for this experience. Please come 10 before the activity starts.

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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