Private Sacred Sake Tasting inside a Shrine

Summary

Enter the main hall of the oldest Shrine in Niigata City. Learn all about the relationship between Sake and Shinto while enjoying the warm company of your friends and our guides. Learn a few easy tricks to sake tasting that will make you seem like an expert. Find the ideal match for each drink among the specially chosen appetizers.

Tour info

Duration
1 hour 30 minutes
Group Size
Pricing (From)
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Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Sake has a long history in Japan. Since 700 A.D. it was used in religious ceremonies. For almost 1000 years, sake was mainly produced in Shrines and temples. Even now, Sake is one of the main offerings left for Shinto Gods. Learn all about the history of this ancient relationship, while tasting the delicious Niigata Sake in the heart of a Shinto Shrine.

What’s included?

  • Delicious appetizers specially chosen to match the sake

  • 4 types of unique sake for tasting and matching with food

  • All Fees and Taxes

  • Transportation fees to/from the event

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 1h 30m

  • Mobile tickets accepted

Covid Policy

  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

EDGE OF NIIGATA

About operator:

We provide landing content for foreign visitors to Japan.
A guide will carefully explain the traditions and culture of Niigata.
We provide Niigata-like experiences such as sake tasting lectures, izakaya hopping tours, and high-quality sushi hand-holding experiences.

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