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Ponshukan Niigata

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Ponshukan Niigata

ぽんしゅ館

Niigata · Chubu

Ponshukan Niigata is a unique sake tasting and shopping experience located within the Niigata Station. Visitors can sample a variety of local sake and purchase bottles to take home. The venue also features a sake museum that showcases the brewing process and history of sake in the region.

Why we picked it

Many travelers overlook this spot as they rush through the station without realizing the cultural experience available.

Best season
Year-round
Crowd level
Moderate
Rating
4.3· 1,554 reviews
Opening hours
Daily 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Nearest station
Niigata Station · 3 min walk
Website
ponshukan.com/niigata/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=google_maps

Today

9:00–21:00

Stored weekly hours

Daily 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Tags

sakefoodculture

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