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Obata Shuzo Gakkogura
Obata Shuzo Gakkogura is a former elementary school operated as a brewery, with an advance-arranged Tour & Tasting that makes it a core sake experience on this journey.
TRAVEL REALITY
Can you actually go?
The practical answer first — before the story.
Getting thereThe Ogi bus line links Mano-shinmachi and Nishimikawa, but service is not frequent enough to treat as turn-up-and-go transport. Check the current timetable after the tasting time is confirmed.Approved planning information
BookingBook the Gakkogura Tour & Tasting in advance. Enquiries are accepted from 2 months before the preferred date and should be submitted at least 5 days ahead; availability is confirmed after enquiry.Approved planning information
English supportThe booking form supports English, and the tour can be guided in basic English.Approved planning information
On arrivalIf the Gakkogura Cafe is open, it can make an early arrival useful before a 13:30 tasting. Current regular hours are Friday–Sunday, 11:00–15:00; always check the cafe calendar before relying on it.Approved planning information
LOCATION
Find this place
1871 Nishimikawa, Sado, Niigata 952-0434, Japan
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