Niigata Sake Brewery Food Private Tour with Licensed Guide

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4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: Japanese and 1 more

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

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

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.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Ponshukan Niigata Station

    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.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    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.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • 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
Supplied by Japan Guide Agency
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Tags

Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Walking Tours
Culinary Tours
Sake Tasting
Sake Brewery Tour
Food & Drink
Spring Break
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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