Excursion Exploring the city of brewage - sake & miso tour at Niigata

Niigata Prefecture is famous for Brewage due to the rich environment in the heart of Japan's most fertile rice belt and this tour will take you to two different type of breweries to learn and experience the deep culture which the local people grew up with.

Yamada Miso Brewery, Miso Tasting

Your first stop will be at Yamada Miso Brewery, after an approximatley 40 minute drive. The Yamada family has been making Miso & Japanese Soy Sauce since 1891. They are specialized in making premium quality products using local ingredients and traditional techniques continuously for over almost 130 years. In addition to get to understand the  brewing process, learn the key role these staples play in Japanese cuisine. Enjoy the opportunity to taste various types of each product.

DHC Sake Brewery, Sake Tasting

Next, re-board your coach for a short transfer to DHC Sake Brewery. Sake is the national beverage of Japan and is sometimes referred to as 'Japanese Rice Wine'. Niigata Prefecture is home to more than 90 Sake Breweries and is famous for its high quality. DHC Brewery is a renowned sake brewery located in Niigata, Japan. DHC took over the Oguro Sake Brewery in 2014, which was founded in the Meiji era, and has produced brands such as Koshino Umesato, Yuuten, Kasan, and Asahiharu. Also, it is known for producing high-quality sake. At DHC Sake Brewery, a traditional brewing methods and locally sourced ingredients are used to ensure the best taste and quality. This is therefore the ideal place to not only learn the process of sake making but also how to pair Sake with different foods. Take the opportunity to taste a wide variety of fresh sake and also make purchases of your favorite if you so desire.

Re-board your coach for the an approximatley 40 minute drive back to the port.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Niigata, Miso Brewery & Tasting, Sake Brewery & Tasting

Note

Please note: This tour involves a little amount of walking on mostly flat surfaces with approximately 70 steps to negotiate at the sites and to get on/off the coach. This tour is suitable for guests with limited mobility but not for guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are advised to wear comfortable/ sturdy walking shoes. Guests are to remove shoes before entering the breweries. Although credit cards are mainly accepted, Japanese yen is required for any purchases: guests are advised to exchange money at the airport prior to the cruise. The tour sequence may vary. Local Tour Guides tend to have a strong accent therefore we urge flexibility. Tour duration may vary according to the docking position of the ship.