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Free cancellation available
Price is AU$175 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Step into the world of sake production like never before at Niigata Ichiryu Sake Brewery, known for its Bairi brand. This unique experience unveils the intricate bottling process, the pivotal moment that shapes how sake arrives in your glass. Witness the active bottling line, where sake is meticulously filtered, filled, sealed, and labelled. A knowledgeable guide will illuminate the importance of temperature control and hygiene, demonstrating how even minor variations can impact aroma and taste. Conclude with a guided tasting of three specially selected sake varieties, highlighting the significance of careful handling in preserving flavour and balance.

Activity location

  • 新潟一粒酒造 越後の里 嘉山亭
    • 1 6
    • 950-3322, Niigata, Niigata, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 新潟一粒酒造 越後の里 嘉山亭
    • 1 6
    • 950-3322, Niigata, Niigata, Japan

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Observation of sake bottling process
  • Inclusions
    Guided tasting of 3 sake varieties
  • Inclusions
    Guided tour of Niigata Ichiryu Sake Brewery
  • Exclusions
    Transport to and from the brewery
  • Exclusions
    Meals or additional drinks
  • Exclusions
    Travel insurance

Know before you book

    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
    • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Discover a unique side of Japanese sake production at Niigata Ichiryu Sake Brewery, home of the Bairi brand, with a tour highlighting the bottling process. Your guide introduces the brewery’s history before taking you through the active bottling line, where you can observe how sake is filtered, filled, sealed, and labelled. Learn how temperature control, hygiene, and careful handling preserve quality and freshness, and how bottling influences the final aroma and flavour. The tour also explains how traditional brewing techniques are combined with modern production methods to maintain consistent quality. After exploring the facility, enjoy a guided tasting of three selected Bairi sake varieties, comparing their aromas, textures, and finishes while gaining a deeper appreciation of the craftsmanship behind every bottle.

Location

Activity location

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    新潟一粒酒造 越後の里 嘉山亭
    • 1 6
    • 950-3322, Niigata, Niigata, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    新潟一粒酒造 越後の里 嘉山亭
    • 1 6
    • 950-3322, Niigata, Niigata, Japan

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