Niigata Sake Tour – Brewery Visits, Sake Train & Ryokan Stay
Japan’s sake powerhouse
Private Niigata Sake Tour: Japan’s Premier Sake Region
Discover the art of Japanese sake on this immersive 3-day Niigata sake tour, featuring brewery visits, a sake-themed train ride, and a traditional ryokan stay.
Niigata
From JPY 247,000 /pers.
3 Days ~ 2 Nights
2 ~ 4
Experience Highlights
- Ride the famous Koshino Shu*Kura sake-themed train along the Sea of Japan
- Discover the rich tradition of sake in Niigataa, Japan’s premier sake region
- Visit Aoki Shuzo and Hakkaisan Brewery for premium sake tastings
- Experience traditional sake storage inside a Yukimuro snow-aging cellar
- Enjoy an authentic ryokan stay with onsen hot springs and regional cuisine
- Discover local flavors including traditional Yamaga-zuke pickles
Overview
Begin your journey aboard The Koshino Shu*Kura, one of Japan’s 44 ‘Joyful Trains’, which runs along the Sea of Japan and is specially dedicated to sake lovers.
Niigata, renowned for its snowy winters, has an even greater reputation as a major producer of rice and sake. The Minamiuonuma area, is nationally recognized as a pinnacle for its premium Koshihikari rice, used in the region’s sake production, particularly by breweries like Aoki Shuzo, and Hakkaisan Brewery, which enjoy nationwide recognition.
Experience eco-friendly yukimuro snow storage techniques, and learn about the art of sake production or authentic Yamaga-zuke pickles at Imanari Tsukemono, a traditional pickle made from wild edible vegetables.
Then elevate your experience with a two-night stay at a ryokan, with soothing onsen and exquisite regional cuisine, embodying the stories Niigata has to tell.
What’s Included
- 3 Days / 2 Nights guided experience
- Ride aboard the Koshino Shu*Kura Joyful Train
- Brewery tours and premium sake tastings
- Traditional ryokan accommodation
- Regional gourmet delicacies
What’s Not Included
- International flights
- Gratuities (optional)
