【Niigata・MINAMIUONUMA】 Guided e-bike tour to Hakkaisan Sake Brewery
- Beginners welcome - First try
- Charter possible
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Possible number of bookings1～5
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Participating age12Age ～ 70 Age
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Duration5～6 hours
Join me on a guided tour around Muikamachi, Niigata. Starting from Muikamachi Station, less than 2 hours from Tokyo, we'll cycle through Minamiuonuma's rice fields and Niigata's best spring water on our way to the Hakkaisan sake brewery, all with ease on e-bikes. At the brewery, we’ll explore the story and tradition behind this premium sake, connecting centuries of craftsmanship, heavy snowfall, and pristine water. We’ll enjoy a delicious meal featuring onigiri made from local rice (vegan option usually available). On the way back, we’ll stop at a traditional four-season Japanese park. We’ll return to the station by 15:00, giving you time to explore the local onsen or head back to Tokyo. The tour starts at 10:00 and covers about 20km.
〜Flow of experience〜
10:00 Departure
We will depart from the east side of Muikamachi Station
11:00 Niigata Best Spring Water
We will stop a bit to taste the voted best Niigata spring water.
12:00 Hakkaisan Sake Brewery
We will visit the sake brewery, have lunch and explore the nature around the area.
14:00 Japanese park
We will visit and learn more about a beautiful Japanese park and its history.
15:00 Return
We will be back at the train station to finish the tour.
The tour is design to perfectly fit a day trip from Tokyo. You can arrive by Shinkansen with the JR East Pass, Tokyo Wide Pass or regular ticket and take the local train.
Learn about centuries of craftsmanship, the decisions behind establishing a sake brewery, and the impact of heavy snowfall on local life.
All tours are offered in fluent English or native French. Explore Japan's countryside through the eyes of a local foreigner.
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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.
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| Reservation cancellation fee generation date | Cancellation fee will be charged from 1 days before the event date. |
| About cancellation | Please note that the following cancellation fees will be charged in the event of cancellation due to customer's convenience. The day before (after 5pm): 100% On the day: 100% Cancellation without permission: 100% The cancellation fee is free until 5 pm day before the tour. |
| About event termination | In case of extreme weather forecast, we may cancel the tour for your safety (full refund). |
Detailed information of this plan
| Required minimum number of participants | 2 Person(s) |
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| Possible number of bookings | 1～5 |
| About duration |
5～6 hours
330 minutes (experience time 300 minutes)
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| Operating period | 2025/4/16〜2025/11/14 |
| Assembly time | Please arrive 15 minutes before your reservation time. 10:00 - Joetsu Shinkansen from Tokyo Station at 07:48 arrive at 09:05 at Echigo Yuzawa. Local train to Muikamachi arrive at 09:31 |
| Booking deadline | until 16:59 2 days before |
| Matters require attention | ・Domestic Insurance cover thrid pary liability in case of an accident. ・You should have your own medical/injuries/travel insurance. ・Children aged under 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult. ・In case of extreme weather, we may cancel the tour (full refund) or offer a alternative date. ・Tour may be cancel (no refund) or shorter in case you arrive late. ・Contact by Line Messenger or Email should be made prior to the tour to finalize details. |
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| Other notifications | ・There are non alcoholic rice drink to taste for underage at the brewery. ・Onigiri usually have Vegan options, but I cannot garantee what they have on the day. ・Food alergies are difficult to accomodate in Japan, I cannot garantee that the restaurant will have options for you. |
Plan attractions
Premium rice of Japan Niigata is renowned for having the best rice in Japan! In Minamiuonuma, Koshihikari rice thrives in the mountain climate, nourished by fresh, clear snowmelt. This creates an ever-changing landscape, especially beautiful in September when the rice fields turn golden before the harvest .
Easy Cycling The electric assist bicycles make the tour enjoyable, letting you focus on the scenery rather than the effort.
Snow and Local Life Centuries of living with heavy snowfall have shaped traditions, the economy, and culture around harnessing the power of snow.
Access - Map
Muikamachi Station East Exit
E17 to Muikamachi IC, Park at Muikamachi Station Car park.
Parking lot: 100 spaces
Large buses: Not available
Joetsu Shinkansen, Echigo Yuzawa Station or Urasa, then local train to Muikamachi.
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We only use electric assists bike that are legal for road use in Japan and are certified by the ministry of transport. Domestic travel insurance (thrid party liability in case of an accident) is included with the tour.
| Insurance information | MS&AD Travel Accident Insurance 300,000,000 yen |
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