Shibata Castle Ruin & Japanese Garden
Moderate Activity
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
WHAT YOU VISIT
Shimizu-en Garden
Dating from 1666, this elegant garden was developed in the style of Kyoto. A building of special interest and Important Cultural Property is an Ashigaru Nagaya, which served as the lodgings for common foot soldiers. Tea houses on the grounds offer different views of the lovely flowers, greenery and ponds.
Shibata Castle Ruins
Erected in 1598, the Japanese Mizoguchi samurai used the castle as the center of their powerful rule until the Meiji restoration in 1868. Declared an Important Cultural Property, the three-story tower and turrets have been fully restored and it's the one of the few remaining castle in Niigata Prefecture with a moat around the castle wall. The area around the ruins is a park where somei-yoshino and yozakura cherry trees attract a lot of visitors.
Gokaibishi Sake Brewery
Owned and operated by the same family since 1790, the company continues to excel in producing high quality sake through the combination of Niigata's famous rice, purest water and ideal climate with a technique developed through years of brewing tradition.
WHAT YOU SEE ALONG THE WAY
Once in your seat, sit back and relax for the approximate 30-minute drive from Niigata to the 17th century castle town of Shibata.
Schedule
Special Notes
Part of Shibata Castle Ruin is currently undergoing restoration work during M625 and M631 calls.
Tour includes gravel paths, uneven roads and steps and is not recommend to guests with any mobile-difficulty. Wheelchair is not accessible to the garden and castle ruin. Tatsumi Yagura (three-story turret) is not accessible because it locates in SDF site. It can be seen over the moat only. Bring local currency (JPY).
This tour is not included sake brewery tour. The guest can do shopping at the store.
Due to operational reasons, the visit to Shimizu-en Garden has been replaced with a visit to the Former Ichishima Family Residence for voyage M625.
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Moderate Activity
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
WHAT YOU VISIT
Shimizu-en Garden
Dating from 1666, this elegant garden was developed in the style of Kyoto. A building of special interest and Important Cultural Property is an Ashigaru Nagaya, which served as the lodgings for common foot soldiers. Tea houses on the grounds offer different views of the lovely flowers, greenery and ponds.
Shibata Castle Ruins
Erected in 1598, the Japanese Mizoguchi samurai used the castle as the center of their powerful rule until the Meiji restoration in 1868. Declared an Important Cultural Property, the three-story tower and turrets have been fully restored and it's the one of the few remaining castle in Niigata Prefecture with a moat around the castle wall. The area around the ruins is a park where somei-yoshino and yozakura cherry trees attract a lot of visitors.
Gokaibishi Sake Brewery
Owned and operated by the same family since 1790, the company continues to excel in producing high quality sake through the combination of Niigata's famous rice, purest water and ideal climate with a technique developed through years of brewing tradition.
WHAT YOU SEE ALONG THE WAY
Once in your seat, sit back and relax for the approximate 30-minute drive from Niigata to the 17th century castle town of Shibata.
Schedule
Special Notes
Part of Shibata Castle Ruin is currently undergoing restoration work during M625 and M631 calls.
Tour includes gravel paths, uneven roads and steps and is not recommend to guests with any mobile-difficulty. Wheelchair is not accessible to the garden and castle ruin. Tatsumi Yagura (three-story turret) is not accessible because it locates in SDF site. It can be seen over the moat only. Bring local currency (JPY).
This tour is not included sake brewery tour. The guest can do shopping at the store.
Due to operational reasons, the visit to Shimizu-en Garden has been replaced with a visit to the Former Ichishima Family Residence for voyage M625.