Hiroshima Saijo Sake Tasting Tour with visit to 7 Breweries
At a glance
Hiroshima Saijo Sake Tasting Tour with visit to 7 Breweries is a 2h small-group experience in Hiroshima, Japan, operated by Higashi Hiroshima City Tourism Association. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 121 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $84.02 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: 8 deifferent types of Sake tasting, English guide.
Highlights
- Rated 5.0/5 by 121 travellers
- Small group of up to 10 people for a more personal experience
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 9 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 2h
- Group
- Small group, up to 10 travellers
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Saijo is one of the three major sake brewing area in Japan. Within a roughly one-kilometer walking distance from Saijo Station, there are seven sake breweries. You can efficiently tour all the breweries in only two hours while listening to the English speaking guide's explanation about the history and sake of each brewery. You can also sample the sake recommended by each brewery. You can taste various types of sake, such as Daiginjo, Junmai, and Frozen sake. Some of the breweries do not usually offer sake tasting on weekdays, so it is very valuable to be able to sample sake from all the breweries.
If there is space available on the day of the tour, you can register up to 4 hours before the tour starts. Please come and find your favorite sake!
＊According to Japanese law, the legal drinking age is 20. Participants under 20, including infants, are not allowed to join.
＊This is a tasting tour. Please note that you will not be able to observe the sake brewing process.
What's included
What's included
- 8 deifferent types of Sake tasting
- English guide
Not included
- Services other than the above
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 15m
Meet in front of the Tourist Information Center at Saijo Station(It is located right outside of the ticketing gate)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/9LB144EpRfWEvhKi9 -
Stop 2 · 20m
Kamotsuru is the pioneer in Ginjo sake brewing.
Watching a 10 minute video introducing Sake making and Tasting Daiginjo-Type, " Daiginjo Gold Kamotsuru" @ Kamotsuru Visitor room. -
Stop 3 · 10m
Fukubijin was called the Saijo Brewing School and has produced many outstanding mater brewers.
Let's taste "Fukubijin Junmai-Shu."
You can try warm Sake during winter season! -
Stop 4 · 15m
Kamoizumi was one of the first breweries in Japan to begin brewing junmai-shu (pure rice sake) using only rice and koji mold as ingredients.
Taste their signature product, "Junmai Ginjoshu 朱泉 Honjikomi." -
Stop 5 · 10m
Distributes brouchures, offers information about Sakagura-dori Street, and is stocked with souvenirs.
Take a restroom break here. -
Stop 6 · 10m
Kirei Shuzo is characterized by its dry taste compared to other Saijo sake. You will taste "Yoshidaya’s Sake," a limited sake blended by the brewery with sake that is ready to drink in that month.
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Stop 7 · 10m
Saijotsuru brews sake using traditional techniques passed down from generation to generation by Hiroshima sake brewers.
You can taste "Junmai Daiginjo Genshu Shinzui" which has been repeatedly awarded by Monde Selection. -
Stop 8 · 15m
Hakubotan is one of the oldest sake breweries in Hiroshima Prefecture. It was funded in 1675.
You will have the opportunity to taste "Hyoka," which is unfiltered sake that has been fresh frozen in a special way, and plum wine soaked in Daiginjo-shu. -
Stop 9 · 15m
Sanyotsuru is the only sake brewery located west of Saijo Station. You can try to taste cloudy sake and sake ware is also available for sale.
Meeting point
At JR Saijo Station 2F
Please arrive at the meeting place 10 minutes early.
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before the tour starts. If you are late for the 1:00 PM start time, you will not be able to visit all the breweries. Please note that if you are more than 15 minutes late for the tour start time, your reservation will be automatically canceled and a cancellation fee will apply.
- If the tour is suddenly canceled due to bad weather, etc., We will contact you on your registered email by 5pm the day before. Unless you receive prior notice from us, the tour will proceed as scheduled. If you cancel at your own discretion, the standard cancellation fee will apply.
- Tour schedules and cancellation policies are based on local Japan time.
- This tour group is not responsible for any injuries or thefts within the tour.
- The tour schedule above is an example. The order of the sake breweries visited may change depending on the number of groups on the day.
- Even if you decide to not drink alcohol, the tour fee will remain the same.
- Please keep in mind that a part of the course on the day is subject to change
- Spanish-speaking guides can also be arranged. If you require one, please inquire in advance.
- This is a tasting tour. Please note that you will not be able to observe the sake brewing process.
- According to Japanese law, the legal drinking age is 20. Participants under 20, including infants, are not allowed to join.
- This tour features a 2-hour walking tour visiting seven breweries. As you will walk approximately 1.5 km while tasting Sake, we recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Hiroshima Saijo Sake Tasting Tour with visit to 7 Breweries take?
The experience lasts about 2h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $84.02 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
8 deifferent types of Sake tasting; English guide.
Where does it start?
At JR Saijo Station 2F Please arrive at the meeting place 10 minutes early.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 121 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Hiroshima.
