Niigata Sake Brewery Food Private Tour with Licensed Guide
Niigata Prefecture, Japanby Japan Guide Agency
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
- Private tour
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guide: Japanese, English
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Overview
Discover the sake heritage of Niigata, widely regarded as Japan's premier sake producing region, on this relaxed private walking tour led by a friendly, government licensed local guide. Niigata's cold, snowy winters, pure water and high quality rice create its famously clean, crisp and dry 'tanrei karakuchi' sake. Starting near Niigata Station, visit Ponshukan, a unique tasting hall where you can sample a vast selection of local brews from across the prefecture, then tour a historic working sake brewery to see how premium sake is crafted and enjoy a guided tasting. Throughout the day your guide shares the stories and food pairings behind Niigata's beloved sake. Because this is a private tour, the pace and route are yours: linger where you like, ask all the questions you want, and customize the day to your tastes. Whether you are a curious first-timer or a passionate sake lover, it is a warm, local way to experience Niigata.
What's included
- Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Niigata
- The pick up/drop off for this tour is on foot.
- Government-licensed English speaking local guide
- Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Food, and Other personal expenses
- You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
- Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.
- Private transportation
Itinerary
- 1
Ponshukan Niigata Station
1 hour
Visit Ponshukan, the famous sake-tasting attraction at Niigata Station, where you can sample from a huge selection of locally brewed sake from across Niigata Prefecture, Japan's leading sake region. Your guide helps you discover the characteristics of Niigata's clean, crisp 'tanrei karakuchi' style sake.
- 2
Stop 2
1.5 hours
Tour the historic Imayotsukasa Sake Brewery, a beautifully preserved brewery near Niigata Station that has been crafting premium sake for over a century. With your government-licensed guide you walk through the brewing process, see the traditional facilities, and enjoy a tasting of Niigata's renowned smooth, dry sake.
Meeting and pickup
This private tour is a walking day tour. A private vehicle is not included. Public transportation or local taxis maybe used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with the guide after a reservation is finalized. Please have Japanese Yen on hand for your transportation costs. If you wish to arrange for a private vehicle, please contact us directly. All Private vehicles must be booked 5 days in advance.
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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