[Niigata / Furumachi] Private Sake tasting in the heart of a Shinto shrin
- Beginners welcome - First try
- Empty-hands OK
- Meal included
- Operate rain or shine
-
Possible number of bookings2~14
-
Participating age20Age ~ 100 Age
-
Duration1~2 hours
Sake has a long history in Japan. Since 700 AD 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.
The sake tasting takes place in the main hall of Niigata City's oldest shrine. Learn more about the history this unique location, as well as the incredible relationship between Sake and Shinto.
We will clearly explain how to judge sake and how to best enjoy the various characteristics of the drink. Practice your knewfound knowledge by comparing 4 types of delicious sake.
There are many ways to enjoy Sake, however, finding the right food to match with the drink is an incredible experience. Notice how the taste and fragrance of the drink change with the food that you eat. Find your ideal match, by trying simple but specially chosen appetizers!
Select your preferred day
- Immediate booking OK!
- Reception closed
- Not accepted
- Request booking
About fees
Basic fee
※The list price includes tax.
※The above price is a basic fee.
※Fees may vary depending on schedule, please check the fee displayed after selecting the date.
Included in price | |
---|---|
Not included in price |
Payment methods |
|
---|---|
Display of the Specified Commercial Transactions Act | Display of the Specified Commercial Transactions Act |
Reservation cancellation fee generation date | Cancellation fee will be charged from 3 days before the event date. |
About cancellation | Please note that the following cancellation fee will be charged in case of cancellation due to customer's convenience. 3 days ago: 30% 2 days ago: 40% The day before: 50% On the day: 100% Cancellation without permission: 100% |
About event termination | Cancelation may occur due to natural disaster or store circumstances |
Detailed information of this plan
Required minimum number of participants | 2 Person(s) |
---|---|
Possible number of bookings | 2~14 |
About duration |
1~2 hours
1 hour and 30 minutes
|
Operating period | All year round |
Assembly time | Please enter your desired time when applying for the plan. 9: 00-17: 00 Please come 10 minutes before your reservation time. |
Booking deadline | until 22:59 7 days before |
Changing room | Toilet | ||
---|---|---|---|
Shower | Parking | ||
Locker |
Dress code - Must bring items | Please make sure you bring socks that completely cover the bottom of your foot. |
---|
Other notifications | Please let us know if you are uncomfortable sitting on the floor. If that is the case, we can prepare chairs for you! |
---|
Plan attractions
Unique and unbeatable location! Experience a shinto shrine in a completely special way.
Niigata is known for it's delicious Sake. We will choose the best sake for the season.
There is nothing like pairing delicious sake with the right food. We carefully select appetizers for you to choose from!
Learn some tricks to sake tasting that you will be able to use in the future.
Time schedule
①Meeting, Greetings, Sitting down (5 minutes) ②Engaging lecture and quiz (25 minutes) ③Guided Sake tasting (10 minutes) ④Guided Sake and food pairing (10 minutes) ⑤Enjoy, relax, experiment with different pairings and explore the unique location! (30 minutes) Minutes) ⑥ Closing, photos, goodbyes. (10 minutes)
Access - Map
Furumachi Shinmei-Gu
Arrive to the location yourself
Please do not arrive by car, since this is an alcohol event.
Hakusan is the nearest station. It takes about 15 minutes on foot from there.
If you take the bus from Niigata station, you would get off at Shiyakusho Mae bus stop. It is about 5 minutes on foot from the bus stop.
All reviews 0Results
Q&A about this plan Ask question about this plan
Activity Provider of this plan
Selling points regarding safety
Implemented measures against infectious diseases. We will show you Niigata at your own pace.
Member organizations and associations | Niigata Prefecture International Tourism Theme District Promotion Council, Niigata Tourism Convention Association, Tokimeki Sado / Niigata Tourism Area Strategy Conference |
---|---|
Number of staff | 5 people |