Imayotsukasa Sake Brewery
Imayotsukasa Sake Brewery (Chuo-ku, Niigata, Niigata) is a place to visit for sake. Booking: Reservation required. Guidance in English: Available. Fee: 1-9 people: 200 yen per person (tax incl.); English tour: 550 yen per person; groups of 10+: flat 6,000 yen (English guidance 9,000 yen).
Described as the sake brewery closest to Niigata Station, about a 15-minute walk away. Brewery staff guide visitors through the facility with talks on sake making and history.
How to visit
- Location
- Chuo-ku, Niigata, Niigata
- Address
- 新潟県新潟市中央区鏡が岡1-1
- Booking
- Reservation required
- Guidance in English
- Available
- Fee
- 1-9 people: 200 yen per person (tax incl.); English tour: 550 yen per person; groups of 10+: flat 6,000 yen (English guidance 9,000 yen)
- By season
- Year-round (closed Dec 31-Jan 3)
Good to know
- Groups of 1-9 must reserve (online booking or phone). Groups of 10+ and private tours arrange via fax or the inquiry form (max 25 per slot).
- Weekday tours start at 9:10, 10:00, 11:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00 and 15:30. Weekends and holidays add a 12:00 tour.
- English tours for parties of 1-9 run only at 14:00 on weekdays excluding holidays. Group and private tours have 10:30 or 11:30 slots; English guidance costs a flat JPY 9,000.
- The group/private-visit section asks for advance contact even for shopping or tasting without a tour; conditions for individual visits are unconfirmed. The shop is open daily except Dec 31-Jan 3.
- Tour duration and whether tasting is included in the tour could not be confirmed.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to book a visit to Imayotsukasa Sake Brewery?
Yes, a reservation is required.
Is guidance in English available at Imayotsukasa Sake Brewery?
Yes, guidance in English is available.
How much does a visit to Imayotsukasa Sake Brewery cost?
Fee: 1-9 people: 200 yen per person (tax incl.); English tour: 550 yen per person; groups of 10+: flat 6,000 yen (English guidance 9,000 yen).
When should I visit Imayotsukasa Sake Brewery?
Year-round (closed Dec 31-Jan 3)
Can I take part in a tasting if I'm driving?
The legal drinking age in Japan is 20. If you are driving you cannot taste. Use public transport or a taxi, or let someone who is not drinking drive.
Information sources
Information checked against official sources, such as the facility's website.
Checked 2026-10-27
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