Three-Brewery Sake Tasting Tour in Saijo, Hiroshima

This English-guided tasting tour visits three sake breweries in Saijo, Higashihiroshima.

The approximately 80-minute small-group experience makes it possible to explore Saijo sake culture without using an entire day of a Hiroshima itinerary.

Walk through One of Japan's Major Sake Districts

Saijo is one of Japan's best-known sake-producing districts, with several breweries located within walking distance of Saijo Station.

An English-speaking guide leads the group through the brewery district while introducing the history and character of local sake.

Visiting three breweries within a compact itinerary makes this an efficient introduction to Saijo's sake culture.

Visit Kamotsuru, Fukubijin, and Hakubotan

The listed itinerary includes Kamotsuru Sake Brewing, Fukubijin Shuzo, and Hakubotan Shuzo.

Each brewery has its own history and style, allowing guests to experience more variety than they would by tasting only one label.

The order of the brewery visits may change according to conditions on the day.

Taste Sake at Each Brewery

Guests taste recommended sake at the participating breweries.

The selection may include different styles such as daiginjo, junmai sake, and plum liqueur, giving participants an opportunity to compare aromas and flavors.

The labels and types available for tasting may vary according to brewery operations and availability.

Learn about Saijo Sake with an English-Speaking Guide

The tour is conducted with an English-speaking guide.

Explanations about the breweries, local history, and sake help make the experience accessible to guests who are new to Japanese sake.

The product page lists this as a small-group experience for between one and six participants.

Meet near JR Saijo Station

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

Travelers combining the activity with sightseeing in Hiroshima or Miyajima should include the journey to Saijo Station in their schedule.

Check the booking page for the meeting and starting time available on your selected date.

A Tasting Tour Rather than a Production-Site Visit

This activity focuses on visiting breweries and tasting sake.

It does not include observing the sake production process or touring active brewing facilities.

It is therefore better suited to travelers who want to compare several local sake styles within a short period.

What to Check Before Booking

Before booking, check the following:

• The meeting time available on your selected date
• Travel time to JR Saijo Station
• The precise meeting point
• The sake available for tasting
• The order of the brewery visits
• The requirement to carry valid identification
• Late-arrival and cancellation conditions

Because this activity includes alcohol tasting, participants must be at least 20 years old. Travelers under 20, including infants, cannot join the tour.

Bring valid identification in case age verification is required.

This is a sake-tasting tour and does not include observing the sake production process.

Use the booking page to confirm the latest meeting time, participation requirements, and cancellation conditions.

Summary

This approximately 80-minute English-guided tour visits Kamotsuru, Fukubijin, and Hakubotan breweries in Saijo, Hiroshima.

It is well suited to travelers who want to compare local sake, learn about Saijo's brewing culture, and discover their preferred style within a compact itinerary.