Echigo Sake Museum Ponshu-kan

This is a Niigata local sake and rice themed shopping center located within JR Niigata station. Visitors can enjoy sake made in 93 different breweries from the Niigata Echigo area in the “Sake Tasting corner” and “rice ball bombs” made from Koshihikari rice grown in the Minamiuonuma area at the “Yukinhora” restaurant as well as a sake bath called the “Yunosawa” in the facility. In the produce sales section, special Niigata products such as local foods using rice and “koji” rice malt, sake and confectioneries are sold. It is an irresistible spot for those who are Japanese sake enthusiasts.

Spot details

Address: Nigata Pref. Minamiuonumagunyuzawamachi Yuzawa 2427-3 Map
Area: Yuzawa / Uonuma Area
Phone: 0257843758
Hours: 9:30-19:00 [Bathing] 10:30-18:30 (Reception until 18:00) *Business hours will change depending on the season.
Closed: open everyday
Parking Lot: Not available
※Please use the parking lot at Echigo Yuzawa Station
Credit Card: Available(VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, Diners Club)
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available (Available at Kotaratte Lounge)
Vegetarian Menu: Not available
English Menu: Available
Note: Temporary suspension of operations:Closed until May 31, 2020 (Information as of May 18, 2020)
* Information may be changed, so please be sure to check the official information.
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes