Step inside one of Niigata's most storied sake breweries, founded in 1767, for an expert-led cellar walk and curated tasting of award-winning junmai daiginjo. The finest expression of Japan's sake capital in a single, exquisite experience.
What to expect
Imayo Tsukasa sits a short taxi ride from the port in the heart of Niigata city. Guides lead you through centuries-old fermentation rooms, explaining how Niigata's pristine snowmelt water and locally grown Gohyakumangoku rice create Japan's most refined sake style. The tasting culminates in a flight of their finest junmai daiginjo, sipped slowly in a beautifully preserved Meiji-era storehouse. A boutique shop offers exclusive bottlings to take home.
Good to know
Tours run throughout the day; no advance booking strictly required but recommended for private sessions. A 10-minute taxi from Niigata port. Allow 60–90 minutes. Purchase exclusive bottles before returning to ship — they wrap them beautifully for travel.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Niigata — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.
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- Niigata Full-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
- Old Saito Residence: Private Guided Tour of a Meiji Merchant Masterpiece
- Northern Culture Museum: Private Tour of a Feudal Landlord's Estate
- Befco Bakauke Observatory & Niigata City Panorama Experience
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