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 labeled. Learn how temperature control, hygiene, and careful handling preserve quality and freshness, and how bottling influences the final aroma and flavor. 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.
Please come directly to the entrance.
If you arrive early, feel free to wait outside.
Our staff will be inside—just let someone know you're here for Sake Tasting, and we’ll come greet you and confirm your booking.
Please come directly to the entrance.
If you arrive early, feel free to wait outside.
Our staff will be inside—just let someone know you're here for Sake Tasting, and we’ll come greet you and confirm your booking.
