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Essence of Sake Shikomi Mizu Brewing Water at Obama Shuzo
A one-hour sake tasting at the Obama Shuzo brewery in Fukui, built around brewing water: you compare three sakes while brewery staff explain how the water shapes them.
US$45 each · US$90 for two · Taxi ~75 min from the ship
1 / 8Photo: tour operator, via Viator
Not at the pier: about 75 minutes by taxi
Measured from Mariyama Wharf.
Coming backAllow the same ~75 minutes back to the ship, and aim to be there an hour before all-aboard.
Fare from the official meter tariff in force since 2026-09-01, for the road distance; traffic, tolls and night surcharges are extra.
- Three types of sake are included, with a staff member explaining the brewing process.
- Tsuruga Station is about 10 minutes by taxi from the berth and the brewery is 50 minutes by car beyond it, so the trip is about an hour each way.
- It has no reviews yet, but it was open on the one upcoming Tsuruga ship day we checked on 12 October 2026, and groups are capped at ten.
Sake enthusiasts on a call of ten hours or so who will arrange a car for the transfer.
Transport is not included and you meet at the brewery shop entrance, so the hour-long drive is yours to arrange; all sales are final, with no refund on cancellation. Tasting is for ages 20 and over, and a driver who came by car may not taste.
The day, stop by stop
It takes place at one venue, so there is no route to list.
- Three types of Japanese sake
Guide languages: English, Japanese. Cancellation: All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations. Run by Attractive JAPAN.
Check dates and book
Booked through Viator (a Tripadvisor company). There is rarely a tour desk at the pier, so book before you sail.
We may earn a small commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. It never decides what we recommend — the “think twice” note above is there on purpose.
Before you book
Is the Essence of Sake Shikomi Mizu Brewing Water at Obama Shuzo worth it from the Tsuruga cruise port?
A one-hour sake tasting at the Obama Shuzo brewery in Fukui, built around brewing water: you compare three sakes while brewery staff explain how the water shapes them. Best for: Sake enthusiasts on a call of ten hours or so who will arrange a car for the transfer.
How long a port call do I need for this tour?
About 5 hours. The tour runs 1 hr; add half an hour to get off the ship, about 75 minutes each way between the pier and the start and keep the hour before all-aboard free. One hour plus the 90 minutes before all-aboard and about 60 minutes to reach the brewery (10 by taxi to Tsuruga Station, 50 by car) is 3.5 hours, rounded to 4; the drive back is not counted.
Can I cancel if my ship skips the port?
The operator's policy: All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What should I know before booking?
Transport is not included and you meet at the brewery shop entrance, so the hour-long drive is yours to arrange; all sales are final, with no refund on cancellation. Tasting is for ages 20 and over, and a driver who came by car may not taste.
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