Receive sake in a special way, from a vending machine
Most people head to izakayas in order to enjoy Japanese sake. However, in Ponshukan Niigata Station, you can have a unique experience of receiving sake by inserting coins in a vending machine. With just 500 JPY, one can taste five variations of sake. The location is also home to other facilities, such as a sake bar, restaurant, and souvenir shop. In Nigata, there are three branches of Ponshukan, with each specific branch offering slightly different experiences: Echigo Yuzawa, Nagaoka, and Nigata Station.