Experience Japan's famous Koshino Shu*Kura sake train. Taste 5 premium Niigata sake brands onboard. Free and paid sake tastings available. Book your unique railway journey today.
What Makes Koshino Shu*Kura Special
The Koshino Shu*Kura transforms your train ride into a sake discovery journey.
You board this train in Niigata Prefecture. The experience begins the moment you step inside.
Onboard Sake Tasting Corner
A dedicated tasting area waits for you inside the train.
Here you can sample five premium sake brands. Each sake comes from famous Niigata breweries.
The selection changes seasonally. You taste different varieties throughout the year.
Premium Tasting Options:
- Five carefully selected sake brands
- Paid tasting experience
- Professional sake guidance
- Seasonal variety rotation
Free Sake Service
The train offers complimentary sake to all passengers.
You receive local Niigata sake at no extra cost. This gives you a taste of the region's brewing tradition.
The free service introduces you to local flavors. You can decide which premium options to try next.
Why Choose This Experience
Perfect for sake lovers: You explore multiple breweries without leaving your seat.
Convenient location: The train travels through Niigata's sake country.
Educational value: You learn about local brewing methods and traditions.
Unique setting: Where else can you taste premium sake while watching Japanese countryside?
Planning Your Visit
The train operates on specific routes through Niigata Prefecture.
Reservations are required for the premium tasting experience.
Free tastings are available to all ticketed passengers.
Check the seasonal schedule for the best sake selection.
What You Can Expect
Your journey combines transportation with cultural education.
You taste sake made from Niigata's famous rice and pure mountain water.
Local staff share stories about each brewery and sake type.
The train moves at a relaxed pace. You have time to savor each tasting.
Making the Most of Your Trip
Come with an open mind about different sake styles.
Ask questions about the brewing process and ingredients.
Take notes about your favorite varieties for future reference.
Consider purchasing bottles of your preferred sake onboard.
The Koshino Shu*Kura offers you a moving window into Niigata's sake culture. You combine travel with tasting in one memorable experience.
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