Discover a unique side of Japanese sake production at Niigata Ichiryu Sake Brewery, home of the Bairi brand, with a tour highlighting the bottling process. Your guide introduces the brewery’s history before taking you through the active bottling line, where you can observe how sake is filtered, filled, sealed, and labelled. Learn how temperature control, hygiene, and careful handling preserve quality and freshness, and how bottling influences the final aroma and flavour. The tour also explains how traditional brewing techniques are combined with modern production methods to maintain consistent quality. After exploring the facility, enjoy a guided tasting of three selected Bairi sake varieties, comparing their aromas, textures, and finishes while gaining a deeper appreciation of the craftsmanship behind every bottle.