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1 hrneeds a 4h call · fits 100% of calls here5.0★ · 3 reviewsTaxi ~40 min from the ship

Experience Tasting Fukui's Local Sake in Lacquered Glasses

A one-hour tasting at a Sabae liquor store founded in 1914: Fukui junmai or daiginjo sake, or both, in lacquered glasses shaped for each style, with snacks, for up to four people.

US$19 each · US$38 for two · Taxi ~40 min from the ship

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Photo: tour operator, via Viator

Most listings let you reserve now and pay later, and cancel free up to 24 hours before. Your ship's berth or time can change; a reservation costs nothing to hold.

Duration
1 hr
From pickup or the meeting point and back
Your call needs
4+ hours
Incl. getting ashore and the hour before all-aboard
Price
From US$19 per person
Free cancellation 24h ahead · as of 26 Sep 2026
Group
Private · up to 4
Taxi ~40 min from the ship
Getting there from the ship

Not at the pier: about 40 minutes by taxi

Measured from Mariyama Wharf.

Taxi~40 min · 37.6 kmAbout ¥16,400–20,200 (US$105–131) one way on the meter.
Meeting pointKubota Liquor Shop, near JR/Hapi-Line Sabae StationThe operator’s own meeting point, away from the pier.
Show your driver福井県鯖江市旭町1-1-4（鯖江駅前の酒店）
Other ways thereCity-run free shuttle on call days from Mariyama North to the Tsuruga Station area (per-call notices), then Hapi-Line Fukui train Tsuruga→Sabae; shop is ~100 m from Sabae Station.

Coming backAllow the same ~40 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.

Why it is on this site
  • The sake and snacks are included, and you taste junmai, daiginjo or both depending on the plan.
  • It has three reviews, all five stars, which is a small sample.
  • It was open on the one upcoming Tsuruga ship day we checked on 12 October 2026, and groups are capped at four.
Best for

Sake enthusiasts on a long call of ten hours or so who are happy to leave Tsuruga for an hour of tasting.

Think twice if

You meet at Kubota Liquor Shop near Sabae Station, not at the ship, and the listing gives no travel time from Tsuruga, so work that out before you commit. The exclusions list an English guide (written in Japanese) and the languages field is empty, so do not count on spoken English.

What the operator lists

The day, stop by stop

It takes place at one venue, so there is no route to list.

Included
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Snacks
Not included
  • 英語ガイド

Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Run by Craft Invitation.

Book it

Check dates and book

Booked through Viator (a Tripadvisor company). There is rarely a tour desk at the pier, so book before you sail.

Experience Tasting Fukui's Local Sake in Lacquered Glasses5.0★ · 3 reviews · Private · up to 4From US$19 per personCheck dates →

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Quick answers

Before you book

Is the Experience Tasting Fukui's Local Sake in Lacquered Glasses worth it from the Tsuruga cruise port?

A one-hour tasting at a Sabae liquor store founded in 1914: Fukui junmai or daiginjo sake, or both, in lacquered glasses shaped for each style, with snacks, for up to four people. Best for: Sake enthusiasts on a long call of ten hours or so who are happy to leave Tsuruga for an hour of tasting.

How long a port call do I need for this tour?

About 4 hours. The tour runs 1 hr; add half an hour to get off the ship, about 40 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 is 2.5 hours, rounded to 3; the listing gives no travel time from Tsuruga to Sabae, so the real figure is higher.

Can I cancel if my ship skips the port?

The operator's policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. The operator may cancel for bad weather, with a refund.

What should I know before booking?

You meet at Kubota Liquor Shop near Sabae Station, not at the ship, and the listing gives no travel time from Tsuruga, so work that out before you commit. The exclusions list an English guide (written in Japanese) and the languages field is empty, so do not count on spoken English.

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