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Private Sacred Sake Tasting inside a Shrine is a tour in Niigata Prefecture. Private Sacred Sake Tasting inside a Shrine has a rating of 5.00/5.00.

Discover the ancient history of Japanese sake (or rice wine) which dates back to at least 700 AD.

Originally only consumed at religious ceremonies, sake was believed to connect individuals to the divine realm. For nearly a millenuim, sake was produced by shrines and temples all over the country. Even now, it is one of the primary offerings to the Shinto gods.

Become a part of this rich tradition by tasting the elixir of the Japanese gods in the heart of a Shinto shrine. Learn firsthand the deliciousness of Niigata sake amidst the serene ambiance where tranquility and the essence of the divine converge.

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$78.62 per person

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