Sake Brewery Tour
Imayo Tsukasa Sake Brewery, founded 1767
Niigata boasts more sake breweries than any other prefecture in Japan. As the brewery nearest Niigata Station, we feel a responsibility as the gateway to Niigata sake.
1A Walkable Distance from Niigata Station
It’s the closest brewery to Niigata Station, at only about a 15-minute walk.
2Just Beyond the Curtain is the Real, Operational Brewery
The tour begins here. We hope you enjoy the charm and history of our brewery.
3Kind, Easy to Understand Guides
The guides not only explain the sake-making process, they share the history of the local area.
4Time Warp Back to “Old Japan”
Experience the way sake was made long, long ago. Signs, tools, and other reminders of the past are on display.
5Take Home the Feeling of Becoming a Sake Brewer for a Day
Take pictures wearing traditional Japanese garb, and holding sake making tools. We want everyone to be an Imayo Tsukasa brewer.
Tour Reservations
Tour Information
Japanese Brewery Tour：Free
Japanese speaker guides the tour
English brochure and English guide movie are available
Tours take place every day (closed from 31 Dec to 3 Jan)
Check the entry time on the booking page
Reservation required
Each tour lasts for 30 minutes
Each tour has a capacity of 15 people
Parking：Free parking available
English Brewery Tour：400JPY/adult
English speaker guides the tour
Tours take place Monday to Friday at 14:00
Reservation required RESERVE NOW
Each tour lasts for 30 minutes
Each tour has a capacity of 15 people
Parking：Free parking available
For group tour 16 to 30 people：400JPY/adult
Japanese speaker guides the tour (English speaker is negotiable）
English brochure and English guide movie are available
Reservation required by 2days before the day, please call us for details +81 25 245 3231.
Tours take place every day (closed from 31 Dec to 3 Jan)
Entry time at 10:30, 11:30, 13:30 and 14:30 (4 times/day)
Parking：Free parking available
From Niigata Station
| On Foot： | A 15-minute walk to the brewery from Niigata Station Bandai Exit（万代口）. You can visit the Tourist Information Center near the station exit for a map and instructions. |
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| Bus： | A 7-minute bus ride to the brewery from Niigata Station Bandai Exit（万代口）. You can ride the bus from bus stop 12 at the Bandai Exit bus station. Enjoy a short ride through downtown Niigata. Get off at the 3rd stop, “Nuttari Hakusan（沼垂白山）”. From there, it is a short 3-minute walk to the brewery. |
| Car： | A 5-minute taxi ride to the brewery from Niigata Station Bandai Exit. The taxi pick-up location is immediately outside the Bandai Exit. |
1-1 Kagamigaoka Chuo-ku Niigata City JAPAN 950-0074
TEL 025-245-0325／ FAX 025-245-3233
OPEN：9:00AM , CLOSE：5:00PM（except New Years Holiday）
