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  • Imayotsukasa Sake Brewery
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    4.5
    169 Reviews
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    Nigata Pref. Nigatashi Chuou-ku Kagamigaoka 1-1
    This well-established brewery was founded in 1764. It is located east of Niigata Station, along National Route 2, and is said to have been built on the site of a rice granary once owned by the Shibata clan. The current building was built at the end of the 19th century. The brewery is open to visitors all days of the week, and reservations are only necessary for groups of more than seven people. Tools used in the past to make sake are displayed here, and visitors can taste over ten kinds of pure rice wine. Thanks to the detailed explanations of the workers, even the most inexperienced can enjoy tasting the differences between the various types of sake. The brewery also offers non-alcoholic amazake for non-drinkers.

    Well worth doing. The tour was great, very interesting and not too long. You might want to check when the English speaking tours are as it is not available with all tours. The Sake was lovely.

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  • Takarayama Shuzo
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    4.5
    14 Reviews
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    Nigata Pref. Nigatashi Nishikan-ku Ishize 2953
    The Takarayama Shuzo brewery is a sake (rice wine) brewery located in Ishize, Nishikan Ward, Niigata City that was founded in 1885. Takarayama produces sakes that include the Seishu (a class of superior special-designation sake) “Takarayama” sake made using Niigata-grown Koshitanrei rice (a rice strain specially developed for sake-brewing) and the “Precious Treasure Takara no Yama” sake that is offered to the gods at the Yahiko-jinja Shrine. Free guided tours of the brewery are available twice a day (once in the morning and once in the afternoon), although advance booking is required. Participants can see how sake is made, and can also taste freshly-brewed, authentic Japanese sake.

    昔ながらの酒蔵見学ができます。歴史を感じる素敵な酒蔵です。女将さんが丁寧に説明してくださり、最後は試飲タイム。何でも飲ませてもらえますので、思わず大量に買ってしまいますが、宅配もしてもらえるので心配いりません。フレッシュないちごを使った甘酒が珍しく、お土産にも喜ばれました。私は午後15時からの見学でしたが、酒蔵ならではの米を蒸す午前中の方が見ごたえがあるそうですので、行かれるなら朝早い時間がお薦め...

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  • Shirataki Sake Brewery
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    Nigata Pref. Minamiuonumagunyuzawamachi Yuzawa 2640
    This sake brewery is located a five-minute walk from Yuzawa Station, along Prefectural Route 351, in Yuzawa, Yuzawa Town, Minamiuonuma Ward. It was established in 1855, and brews famous sake such as Jozenmizunogotoshi, using Echigo-Yuzawa well water. In addition to the tour of the brewery (a reservation is required), visitors can also experience tasting sake in the showroom.
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  • Henmi Syuzo
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    Niigata Sado-shi Nagaishi 84- Ko
    While there were once over 200 breweries on Sado this is one of only five breweries that remain on the island. Henmi-Syuzou is the smallest of the group and was founded in 1868. They continue to only make small batches of sake that triumph in showing off the natural flavor of the liquor. Their famous Shinryou sake, a beloved drink that's a common dinnertime companion, derives its name from the Mano Goryo mausoleum for the Emperor Juntoku who was exiled to Sado after losing the Jokyu War during the Kamakura period. The sake is sometimes called by the friendly nickname Shinryou-san.
  • Hokusetsu Shuzo Sake Brewery
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    Niigata Sado-shi Tokuwa 2377-2
    This sake brewery was founded in 1872. The brewery has passed down and refined masterful brewing skills since this time while also taking on the challenge of creating innovative, new alcoholic beverages incorporating novel methods such as music performance and ultrasonic vibration. The brewery primarily uses brewer’s rice grown together with specially contracted farms in the terraced paddies of Akadomari. These farms exclusively employ a distinctive farming method making use of superior water and avoiding reliance on pesticides and chemical fertilizers. The brewery’s shizukuzake, made by placing un-pressed moromiunrefined sake in special suspended bags and gathering until the drops which trickle down, has a delicate flavor and light aftertaste.
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  • Ayumasamune Shuzo
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    Niigata Myoko-shi Saruhashi 636
    A sake brewery established in 1875. Situated amidst the lush mountains of Saruhashi, the brewery continues to craft delicately flavored local sakes. Situated close to the border with Nagano Prefecture, this area receives some of the heaviest snowfalls in a prefecture already known for snow. When it is time to begin kanjikomi winter sake brewing, the brewery’s 140-year-old Japanese zelkova wood structure becomes enwrapped in a deep blanket of snow. The heavy snow covering creates a clean and stable environment, optimum conditions for creating sakes which demand extremely minute regulation during the brewing process. The brewery’s Ayumasamune sakes have a smooth and refreshing flavor and have long been loved for remaining tasting delicious no matter how long you drink them.
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  • Taiyo Sake Brewery
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    Nigata Pref. Murakamishi Ino 1-4-31
    Located in Murakami City, Niigata Prefecture, Taiyo Sake Brewery came about when 14 local breweries merged in 1945. It is known as one of the first breweries to have marketed ginjoshu sake in Japan, winning numerous awards. Using rice produced in Niigata Prefecture and fresh local water perfect for brewing, Taiyo Sake Brewery is able to produce a wide range of sake from the highest quality sake to an evening tipple. Their Shiun sake, only available in the Murakami region, is a popular choice as a souvenir. Inside the brewery is an exhibition area which shows the equipment used for brewing, drinking vessels, and an introduction of townhouse culture. Visitors can also enjoy sampling sake fresh from the brewery.
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  • Obata Sake Brewery
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    Nigata Pref. Sadoshi Manoshinmachi 449
    A 30-minute drive from Ryotsu Port or take the bus to the Manoshinmachi Bus stop and walk about five minutes. The first place in Niigata to allow visitors to see their brewery, these makers of famous Manotsuru sake opened in 1892. Now they're open every day of the year for tours and you can sample various types of Manotsuru sake along with original confections. They also put on special closed workshops in one of their warehouses. Space is limited but you can experience their craft at these special warehouse lectures.
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  • Echigo Yukikura-kan
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    Nigata Pref. Uonumashi Suhara 1643
    This brewery is managed by Tamagawa Sake Brewery, a company well-known for its Uonuma Tamafumi and Koshino Tamaume sake. It was founded in 1673, and has continued to create Japanese sake since the time of Tokugawa Ietsuna. Visitors can tour the brewery, and through the course of the 15-minute tour, can see places such as the snow warehouse, the place where steaming of the brewer's rice takes place and the storehouse. During the tour, visitors can drink the spring water that is used during the process and if they bring a bottle, can take it home with them. Finally, there is a free tasting session, where visitors can enjoy more than ten different kinds of Japanese sake, and depending on the date they visit, may even be able to enjoy some freshly-made sake. The Yukikura Pickles (homemade sake pickles) and sake cakes which are available for purchase make wonderful gifts.
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  • Ichishima Sake Brewery Inc.
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    Nigata Pref. Shibatashi Suwachou 3-1-17
    This venerable sake brewery is located nearby Isoshirei-jinja Shrine in Shibata City. Visitors can tour the brewery without a reservation. The brewery has a collection of many artifacts that tell the story of their 200 years in the sake-making business. It exhibits a variety of vintage brewing equipment and containers, including a large steaming pot, yeast barrels, brewing pot, tubs for straining sake, tokkuri (sake serving bottles), iwaidaru (celebratory kegs), and more. The brewery's onsite sake shop, Muso, always has seven to eight different products available for free tastings or for purchase, such as their popular daiginjo (top-quality sake made with heavily-milled rice) and their refreshing umeshu (plum wine) made with sake.
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  • Kikkawa-shuho
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    Niigata Murakami-shi Sakanamachi 1-5
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  • Kikusui Sake Bunka Laboratory
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    Niigata Shibata-shi Shimagata 750 Kikusui Brewery
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  • Hara Brewery
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    4.5
    9 Reviews
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    Niigata Kashiwazaki-shi Shinbashi 5-12

    蔵元だけあって、普段見ないようなお酒から、日本酒ゼリーもありました。リーズナブルな値段なので、お土産にも最適。ぜひ、行ってみては。

  • Kaga no I Brewery
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    4.0
    5 Reviews
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    Niigata Itoigawa Omachi 2-chome 3-5

    ２０１６年に起きた糸魚川大火。糸魚川の市街地が火に包まれている映像を、てれびのニュースで目にしました。あれから６年。初めて糸魚川の市街地に行ってみましたが、街並みは真新しく生まれ変わっていました。 新潟最古の酒蔵である加賀の井酒造もまた、新しく再建されていました。私たちが訪れた日は定休日だったようで、酒蔵は開いていませんでしたが、新たな歴史を築いていかれることをお祈りしました。

  • Swan Lake Beer
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    4.5
    2 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Niigata Agano Kanaya 345-1

    レストランもすごーく気になっていたのですが、他のお店を予約していたのでこちらは工場見学だけという事にしました。創業からいらっしゃる従業員の方がビール作成過程を説明して下さり、その後レストランでビール試飲3種類。運転係は残念ながら別の飲み物になりますがビール好きには中々飲めないビールを楽しむことが出来ます。

  • Tamagawa Brewery
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    4.0
    2 Reviews
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    Niigata Uonuma-shi Suhara 1643

    無料で酒蔵見学もしっかり出来て、割と楽しめました。 日本酒の試飲も出来て、お買い物も出来ます。 江戸時代から続いている酒蔵で、歴史を感じられました。 また、雪国ならではの酒造りを学ぶ事も出来て、行って良かったです。 思わず東京では、見かける事もない珍しいお酒も買えました。 カルアミルクとは違う、コーヒーのお酒なんて、かなり珍しいかと思います。

  • Kikusui Brewery
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    Niigata Shibata-shi Shimagata 750
  • Ikeura Brewery
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    5.0
    1 Reviews
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    Niigata Nagaoka-shi Ryotaka 1538

    たまたま通りかかったところで見つけた酒蔵。1830年創業の歴史のある酒蔵とのこと。数点試飲をして吟醸酒を買いました。それがまた淡麗でまろやか！新潟にはまだまだ隠れた名酒がありますね〜。酒蔵の方も親切に説明して頂きました。

  • Ishizuka Brewery
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    5.0
    1 Reviews
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    Niigata Kashiwazaki-shi Takayanagicho Okanomachi 1820-2

    柏崎市高柳町にある小規模の蔵元で、酒蔵見学ができます。社長（前社長の妻）が案内。靴を履き替えて、厳重管理されている麹菌の部屋、温度管理ができる仕込み桶などの説明を聞きました。新酒を貯蔵してある冷蔵庫は寒かったです。試飲もできます。

  • Takano Brewery
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    3.0
    1 Reviews
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    Niigata Niigata-shi Nishi-ku Kiyama 24

    「越路吹雪」という名前のお酒を作られている酒蔵です。燕三条でお買い物をした帰り、新潟に戻る途中に偶然見つけて立ち寄りました。でも、こちらは酒蔵（工場）で、ここでは販売はされてないような感じですが、どうでしょう？

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Found along the northwestern coast of Japan, Niigata prefecture is celebrated for its high-quality rice and breathtaking nature, most notably its spectacular mountains, whose white peaks draw in snow sports lovers from far and wide over the winter months. Hit the slopes at Yuzawa, pick out your favourite modern artist at Echigo Tsumari, or take a ferry over to Sado Island for an extra adventure.

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