🍶 Taste & Compare Sake for Just ¥500 — A Hidden Gem in Niigata!

If you're into sake and heading to Niigata, there's a self-serve sake vending machine setup where you can try multiple premium local brews for just 500 yen.

Instead of buying full bottles, you get small sample pours (about 30ml each) and can pick from a wide range of labels. It’s a fun way to explore Niigata’s sake without spending much.

Try 3 to 5 types
Choose your own flavors
No pressure or reservations needed

Usually found near Niigata Station or inside local sake shops.
It’s super casual but surprisingly good for discovering what you like.

Let me know if you've tried something like this or if you have a favorite Niigata sake to recommend.