Embark on an authentic journey through historic sake breweries in Saijo Hiroshima. Sample local sake, enjoy a hot-pot lunch, and explore picturesque streets with an English-speaking local guide.
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Saijo - Tour Highlights:
⢠3 hour tour of Saijo district in Hiroshima
⢠Visit 4-6 local sake breweries to get a sense of the differences, try their sake and other products.
⢠See how a brewery works and get a sense of what goes into production of the worldâs best sake.
⢠Enjoy a local specialty hot-pot lunch only made in this small, historic town.
⢠Dessert stop with sweets and snacks. - Higashihiroshimashi Information Centre - Meeting point - Higashihiroshimashi Information Centre
- Kyozenji Temple - Kyozenji Temple
- Mitate Shrine - Mitate Shrine
- Saijosakaguradori Information Centre - Saijosakaguradori Information Centre
- Senseki Garden - Senseki Garden
- Kagamiyama Park - Kagamiyama Park
- Local English-speaking guide
- Shopping time
- 2 food stops and sake tastings at 4-6 local sake breweries
- Lunch and dessert included
- Hotel pick up not included (can be arranged for an additional charge). Gratuity
- Transportation costs.
- Additional drinks or food.
- Gratuity
The town boasts eight breweries, with seven located along Sakagura-Dori, also known as Sake Brewery Street. Our tour will take us through these historic streets, moving from one brewery to the next to sample the local sake.
Saijo’s breweries are clustered in this compact area due to the presence of “shikomi mizu,” a vital water source for sake production. Known as “miracle water” for its medium hardness ideal for brewing sake, it flows beneath the Saijo district. Interestingly, the water’s composition varies slightly depending on the brewery’s location. Shikomi Mizu is indispensable for sake making.
To truly experience the essence of sake, a visit to Saijo in Hiroshima Prefecture is essential.
- Actual active brewing areas are inaccessible
- Bishu Nabe is ordered in advance
- Minimum drinking age is 21 years
- For solo travelers, please email us
- Changes to tours and spots we visit may occur due to schedules of restaurants, public holidays, weather conditions and other unforeseen circumstances. Applicable substitutions will be made in this case.
- Not recommended for Vegans, Vegetarians, No Seafood and No Pork
- Pescetarian and Gluten-free friendly
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
