There are five sake breweries in Itoigawa, each brewing sake using the differences in geology and water in its area.
Some of the breweries have won awards in global competitions for the past 10 years, and the younger generation in their 20s-40s is becoming the mainstay of sake brewing.
You can taste genuine sake and learn why Itoigawa selected a UNESCO Global Geopark.
Inomata Sake Brewery Tour on Tuesday
About this activity
Duration – 2 hours
Live tour guide – English
Highlights
- Visit the authentic Sake brewery
- Introduction to the world of fine Sake with tasting
Fee
JYP13,000 /person
No. of Guests
Min 4 to Max 8
Dates
Jan 7, 14, 21, 28
Feb 4, 11, 18, 25
Schedule
Program Starts 15:20 Program Ends 17:00
Includes
✔️Visit the Sake brewery and taste Sake
✔️Sake souvenir
✔️English-speaking guide
✔️Transportation from Itoigawa station
Inquire in advance
- People with mobility impairment
- People under 20 years old Comment end
Important information
- Food allergy information must be provided
- People under 20 years old are not allowed to drink Sake in Japan
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation 7 days before the day of the start of the tour: 30% of the total fee
- Cancellation the day before the day of the start of the tour: 50% of the total fee
- Cancellation on the day of the start of the tour: 100% of the total fee
- Cancellation after the start of the tour or no-show without notice: 100% of the total fee
Itinerary
Meet up at Geopal (JR Itoigawa Station’s Alps Exit)
Transfer by car to the Sake brewery Tsukimizunoike (Inomata Shuzo)
Transfer by car to the traditional Japanese restaurant
Transfer by car to the Itoigawa station
Time for shopping at the station
Finish the tour
Meeting Point
Geopal (JR Itoigawa Station’s Alps Exit)
address: 1-7-47 Omachi, Itoigawa-shi, Niigata, Japan
Time: Please arrive at the meeting point 5 minutes before so you don’t lose your time slot.
Watanabe Sake Brewery -Domaine Watanabe- Tour on Thursday
About this activity
Duration – 2 hours
Live tour guide – English
Highlights
- Visit the authentic Sake brewery
- Introduction to the world of fine Sake with tasting
Fee
JYP15,000 /person
No. of Guests
Min 4 to Max 8
Dates
Jan 9, 16, 30
Feb 6, 13, 20, 27
Schedule
Program Starts 15:00 Program Ends 17:00
Includes
✔️Visit the Sake brewery and taste Sake
✔️Sake souvenir
✔️English-speaking guide
Inquire in advance
- People with mobility impairment
- People under 20 years old Comment end
Important information
- Food allergy information must be provided
- People under 20 years old are not allowed to drink Sake in Japan
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation 7 days before the day of the start of the tour: 30% of the total fee
- Cancellation the day before the day of the start of the tour: 50% of the total fee
- Cancellation on the day of the start of the tour: 100% of the total fee
- Cancellation after the start of the tour or no-show without notice: 100% of the total fee
Itinerary
Meet up at Nechi station (OITO Line Bus station)
Transfer to the Sake Brewery, Watanabe brewery
Introduction of making Sake and the history of Watanabe Brewery
Tasting Sake and Water
Introducing the secrets of the land of Itoigawa
Finish the tour
Meeting Point
Nechi Bus station (OITO LINE)
address: Nechi, Itoigawa-shi, Niigata, Japan
Time: Please arrive at the meeting point 5 minutes before so you don’t lose your time slot.