Takarayama Brewery Tour
Takarayama Brewery Tour (Nishikan-ku, Niigata (Iwamuro Onsen), Niigata) is a place to visit for sake. Booking: Reservation required. Guidance in English: Check the official site. Fee: Tour with tasting and sake cup JPY 1,500; tour only JPY 1,000; with blending JPY 3,500 (all tax incl.).
The only brewery in Iwamuro Onsen. The tour goes through a building dating from 1885 where sake is still made.
How to visit
- Location
- Nishikan-ku, Niigata (Iwamuro Onsen), Niigata
- Address
- 新潟県新潟市西蒲区石瀬1380
- Booking
- Reservation required
- Guidance in English
- Check the official site
- Fee
- Tour with tasting and sake cup JPY 1,500; tour only JPY 1,000; with blending JPY 3,500 (all tax incl.)
Good to know
- Tours start at 10:00 and 14:00. The standard plan takes about 30 minutes; the blending plan about 90 minutes.
- Guidance is basically in Japanese; English is possible only when an English-speaking staff member is on duty.
- No alcohol is served to those 20 or under or to drivers. A tour without tasting (JPY 1,000, about 10 minutes) is offered for drivers.
- Avoid natto and kimchi on the day of the tour. Visitors who have been drinking or wear strong perfume may be refused. The brewery may contact you separately for bookings of ten or more people.
- Book via the form (reply in 2-3 business days); for short-notice bookings call 0256-77-9301. The page lists a planned renovation closure from 12 August to 30 September 2025, but this text does not confirm when it ended.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to book a visit to Takarayama Brewery Tour?
Yes, a reservation is required.
Is guidance in English available at Takarayama Brewery Tour?
We have not confirmed whether guidance in English is available. Please check the official site.
How much does a visit to Takarayama Brewery Tour cost?
Fee: Tour with tasting and sake cup JPY 1,500; tour only JPY 1,000; with blending JPY 3,500 (all tax incl.).
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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