NiigataIn the city of nagaokaprefecture, there is a district called settaya, which has been a brewing town since the Edoera. There are six breweries still in operation, and the town is lined with earthen storehouses and warehouses that have remained from that time, making it a popular place to enjoy walking around the town and seeing the buildings along with the brewing culture.
The first thing that greets you at the entrance to settayais LIS settaya, a quaint warehouse that has stood here since 1930 and was privately owned and used as a warehouse for storing vessels and kimonos at the time.
The warehouse has been renovated and repurposed as the LOCAL IDENTITY STORE -LIS settaya-, a shop that brings together local values and lifestyles. NiigataOn the first floor, local food and products, mainly local sake and brewed liqueurs from the prefecture, are on display, while on the second floor, works by local artists are displayed and sold, and miscellaneous items are available. Niigata The second floor is a space where local artists exhibit and sell their works and other miscellaneous items.
The LIS settayais the talk of the town at Sakemikuji, which can be experienced and purchased on the first floor. OmikujiSake-mikuji is a fortune-telling lottery that has been popular in Japan for centuries. Usually drawn at shrines and other places for fun, the "Sake-mikuji" you will experience here is a rather interesting "Goshu Gacha" where you turn Gacha, draw Omikujiand take home Niigatalocal sake with the same number as the one written inside Omikuji, and Guinomi.
NiigataThe local sake of the prefecture is contained in 100 ml packs in the shape of a tokkuri. NiigataThere are partnerships with more than 40 sake breweries in the prefecture, each of which has a random pack of sake. It is up to you to decide which brewery's sake you want to win. The system is such that you don't know what brand it is until you scan the QR code on the back of the pack.
GuinomiThe variety of ShowaFrom period pieces to original glasses and wooden squares, you could win a world-famous Guinomiof hardware from the neighbouring tsubamesanjocity! Omikujiis written in words related to alcohol and is one of the best ways to enjoy drinking Omikujiagain.
This one, Sakemikuji, started in December 2023. The popularity of the shop is growing rapidly, with many people enjoying it every day, and at times more than half the people who visit the shop do so. It is also popular as a souvenir, and some people pass it on to their friends, as it is compact and not heavy, making it easy to take home.
JapanWhen travelling to Sakemikuji, why not visit the city of NiigataCounty nagaokafor this . Due to the abundance of soil and water, the town is a popular place to enjoy delicious rice and sake. JapanIf you enjoy food, you should definitely visit Niigataprefecture.
