Ponshukan (Niigata Station Store)
ぽんしゅ館（新潟驛店）A showcase of Niigata’s finest sake from every brewery in the prefecture! Discover the rich culture and flavors of Niigata through its renowned sake and premium rice.
Conveniently connected to Niigata Station on the Joetsu Shinkansen bullet train, Ponshukan’s main store lets visitors sample sake from each of Niigata’s breweries. For just 500 yen, you’ll be loaned a sake tasting cup to fill up with five varieties from their enormous rows of unique sake vending machines. If you’re unsure of what sake to choose, the store has recommendations and popularity rankings on the walls.
Even if you don’t drink sake, there’s plenty to enjoy at Ponshukan. Also inside the same Niigata Station shopping center is Ponshukan Complex Bakudan Onigiri-ya, which serves giant onigiri (rice balls) made with top-grade Koshihikari rice from Minamiuonuma. Across from here is Ponshukan Craftsmanship, selling tools and goods crafted by local artisans. Sweets made with sake and other original products make authentic souvenirs of your trip to Niigata. Whether you’re interested in sake, rice, or other local specialties, you’re bound to find your new favorite at Ponshukan.
- Area
- Niigata and Aga Area
- Category
- Food and Drinks
General Information
| Address | 新潟県新潟市中央区花園1-96-47 |
|---|---|
| Directions | Inside JR Niigata Station (West Exit). Approx. 13-minute drive from the Niigata-Kameda IC on the Nihonkai-Tohoku Expressway. |
| Car Park | Available |
| Opening Times | Ponshukan (Niigata Station Store): 9:00 am–9:00 pm *Sake tasting 9:30 am–8:30 pm (last entry 8:15 pm) Ponshukan Complex: 9:00 am–9:00 pm *Onigiri 10:00 am–6:00 pm Ponshukan Craftsmanship: 9:00 am–8:30 pm |
| Prices | Sake Tasting: 500 yen |
Contact
| Name | Ponshukan (Niigata Station Store) |
|---|---|
| Telephone Number | 025-240-7090 |
| Fax Number | 025-240-7089 |
| E-mail address | mail@ponshukan-niigata.com |
| Website |
