Sake Tasting Tour of 3 Breweries in Saijo, Hiroshima | 1 Hour 20 Minutes of Tasting Adventures

This English-guided tasting tour takes you on foot through 3 sake breweries in Saijo, Higashihiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture, where you can sample sake along the way.

At around 1 hour and 20 minutes, this small-group tour is easy to fit into a Hiroshima sightseeing itinerary if you want to add a sake experience.

Walking Through Saijo, One of Japan's Top Sake Towns

Saijo is one of Japan's leading sake-producing areas, with several breweries clustered around Saijo Station.

On the tour, an English-speaking guide leads you along the historic brewery street, sharing the history of each brewery and the characteristics of their sake.

Being able to visit 3 breweries in a short amount of time is what makes this tour such an efficient way to enjoy Saijo's sake culture.

Visiting Three Breweries: Kamotsuru, Fukubijin, and Hakubotan

The tour visits three breweries: Kamotsuru Sake Brewing, Fukubijin Sake Brewery, and Hakubotan Sake Brewery.

Each brewery has its own history and distinctive approach to sake-making, so visiting all three lets you experience a range of flavors you wouldn't get from just one label.

Depending on conditions on the day, the order in which the breweries are visited may change.

Sample Each Brewery's Sake

At each brewery, you'll taste the sake they recommend.

You may be introduced to different types of sake such as daiginjo, junmai, and plum wine, comparing their aromas and flavors to discover your own preferences.

The specific labels and types available for tasting may vary depending on each brewery's operations and what's on offer that day.

Learn About Saijo's Sake Culture from an English-Speaking Guide

An English-speaking guide accompanies you throughout the tour.

Rather than just drinking sake, you'll learn about the history of each brewery and Saijo's sake culture as you go, making this an accessible experience even for those without much sake knowledge.

The tour is run in a small-group format, listed on the booking page as accommodating groups of 1 to 6 people.

Meet Right in Front of JR Saijo Station

The meeting point is in front of the Higashihiroshima Tourist Information Center, just outside the ticket gates of JR Saijo Station.

Since this is a meet-on-site tour, if you're combining it with sightseeing in Hiroshima City or Miyajima, be sure to factor in travel time to and from Saijo Station.

Please check the booking page for your selected date to confirm the exact meeting and start times.

A Tasting-Focused Tour, Not a Brewery Production Tour

This tour is centered on visiting breweries and tasting their sake.

It does not include a tour of the actual sake production process or facilities, making it well suited for those who want to sample a variety of sake in a short amount of time.

If you're primarily interested in touring the inside of sake-making facilities, be sure to check the details before booking to find the right fit.

What to Check Before Booking

Before booking, please confirm the following:

• The meeting time for your selected date
• Travel time to JR Saijo Station
• The meeting point on the day
• The types of sake available for tasting
• The order in which breweries will be visited
• Bringing valid photo identification
• Conditions for lateness or cancellation

Since this tour involves sake tasting, participants must be 20 years of age or older. Anyone under 20, including infants, cannot join.

Please bring valid identification in case age verification is requested.

Also note that this tour focuses on tasting and does not include a tour of the sake-making process.

For the latest meeting times, participation requirements, and cancellation policy, please check the information shown on the booking page.

Summary

This is an approximately 1 hour and 20 minute English-guided tour in Saijo, Hiroshima Prefecture, where you can sample sake while visiting Kamotsuru Sake Brewing, Fukubijin Sake Brewery, and Hakubotan Sake Brewery.

It's a great fit for anyone who wants to experience Saijo's sake culture and each brewery's unique character while discovering their own favorite sake.