Shibata Sake Brewery Tours: 3 Breweries You Can Visit (Niigata) [2026]
Shibata is a castle town in northern Niigata. 3 sake breweries here accept visitors.
Breweries you can visit in Shibata
- Omon — Omon Shuzo （王紋）
Reservation required · ¥3,300 · Tasting available
Official website ↗ ・ 日本語の詳細 - Kikusui — Kikusui Sake （菊水）
Reservation required · ¥500 · Tasting available
Official website ↗ ・ 日本語の詳細 - Kanemasu — Kanemasu Shuzo （金升）
Reservation required · See official site · Tasting available
Official website ↗ ・ 日本語の詳細
Suggested route (3 breweries)
- Omon — start
- Kanemasu — 0.8 km (straight line) from the previous stop, about 14 min on foot
- Kikusui — 2.3 km (straight line) from the previous stop, by car, taxi or bus
Distances are straight-line estimates. Check a map app for the actual route.
FAQ
Q. How many sake breweries can I visit in Shibata?
A. 3 breweries in Shibata accept visitors, according to our research of official sources.
Q. Can I visit without a reservation?
A. We could not confirm walk-in visits. Please book in advance.
Q. Where can I taste sake?
A. Omon, Kikusui, Kanemasu offer tastings (age 20+).
More sake towns
- Fushimi
- Nada (Higashinada)
- Nishinomiya
- Saijo
- Kitakata
- Aizuwakamatsu
- Nihonmatsu
- Daisen
- Yokote
- Yuzawa
- Sado Island
- Myoko
- Komatsu
- Eiheiji
- Kashima
- Matsuyama
- Fujinomiya
- Iwakuni
- Sagae
Information is based on official brewery websites, local governments and brewers' associations. Last updated: 2026-09-30.