Excursion Niigata culture & traditions tour at Niigata

Northern Culture Museum

Departing the pier, enjoy an approxiamtely 35 minutes scenic drive to the Northern Culture Museum. This was the former residence of the Ito Family dating back to the Edo Period. The buildings cover 29,200m² and have a total of 65 rooms. Visitors have the opportunity to experience beautiful antiques from Japan, China & Korea such as ceramic, lacquerware & calligraphy from a by-gone era. The "walking" garden is also well-known as it was designed by a famous gardener. Seeing the peaceful garden from the inside is a must-do!

Sake Brewery & Sake Tasting

Proceed to visit a local 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. This is therefore the ideal place to not only learn the process of sake making but also how to pair Sake with different foods. You will also have 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 short transfer back to the port.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Northern Culture Museum, Sake Brewery, Sake Tasting

Note

Please note: This tour involves a little amount of walking total 600mt or 0.35miles on mostly flat surfaces. Some cobblestones and uneven surfaces are expected in Northern Culture Museum. Guests have to negotiate a few steps 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 Northern Culture Museum and the Sake Brewery. 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.