Sacred Sake Tasting

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Japanese Sake has a long history in Japan. Since 700 A.D. it was used in religious ceremonies, since drinking Sake was believed to bring you closer to the godly realm.

For almost 1,000 years (until fairly recently!), sake was mainly produced in shrines and temples. Even now, Sake is one of the three  main offerings presented to the Shinto Gods.

Learn all about the history of this ancient relationship, while tasting the delicious Niigata Sake in the heart of a Shinto Shrine.

  • 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.

Included:
-4 types of delicious sake
-Specially chosen appetizers
-All other fees

Not Included:
-Transportation to/from the event

Tour Information

Reservation
  • Availability
    All year
  • Duration
    1.5 hours
  • Capacity
    14
  • Minimum
    4
  • Age limit
    20+
  • Fee
    (Per person)
    2,500 JPY with campaign
    5,000 JPY regular price
  • Area
    Niigata City (Furumachi Area)

Reservation form

    Reservation inquiry
    Tour Sacred Sake Tasting
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    【Reservation flow】
    After receiving your reservation request, we will confirm availability and contact you via e-mail with further details. This can take at least 1 business day. Your reservation will be confirmed via email, and simply submitting this form is not considered confirmation.
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    【Payment】
    1. Credit card (5% transfer fee)
    2. Bank transfer (all fees to be handled by the sented)
    ※Cash upon meeting can be accepted in certain circumstances.

    【Identity Confirmation】
    Please bring your passport or another form of identification in order to confirm your name and age at the time of your reservation.

    【Cancellation】
    The tour will be held, regardless of the weather. In the unlikely event of a natural disaster or cancellation of the tour, you will be contacted by e-mail.
    Free cancellation until 24 hours prior to the tour start time.

    【Personal information】
    The personal information you provided here is confidential and will not be used for any purposes other than booking this tour. We will not disclose any of your personal information to third parties.

    【Photographs】
    Photographs may be taken during the tour for PR purposes. We will confirm with you before posting anything on Social Media or using for any other purpose.

    BY JAPANESE LAW IT IS ILLEGAL FOR PERSONS UNDER 20 YEARS OF AGE TO DRINK ALCOHOL.
    WE DO NOT CONDONE DRUNK DRIVING. IN JAPAN THE LEGAL ALCOHOL LIMIT IS 0 (zero).
    WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ACCIDENTS OCCURRING BEFORE OR AFTER THE TOUR.