Discover an age-old staple of Japanese culture and cuisine as you go brewery hopping in Sake Town in the quaint Saijo district just outside of Hiroshima City.
Highlights
Highlights
- Enjoy a 3hour tour of Saijo district, Japan’s premier sake town, and heaven for sake aficionados
- An expert English-speaking guide will give you a 101 on everything sake
- Go sake hopping as you stroll through historic streets and sample local sake from brewery to brewery
- Understand the brewing process and get an idea about the elements that make sake what it is
- Enjoy a local specialty hot-pot dish called Bishu Nabe with sake as the secret ingredient
- Discover the properties of ‘shikomi mizu,’ or ‘miracle water’ that makes sake truly special
Inclusions
Inclusions
- Sake tasting in local breweries
- English-speaking guide
- Lunch and dessert
- Shopping time
Exclusions
Exclusions
- Hotel transfers
- Additional gratuities
- Additional drinks or food
Cancellation policy
Cancellation policy
These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Ratings & Reviews
Ratings & Reviews
Isaac
Apr, 2020
Isaac
Apr, 2020
Isaac
Apr, 2020
Isaac
Apr, 2020
Isaac
Apr, 2020
Your Experience
Your Experience
Visit Saijo, famous throughout Japan as one of the “three great” sake brewing districts. There is a reason the sake here is so good. It’s because of the water that flows deep within the grounds of this area. The water is said to contain miraculous properties in terms of medium hardness that is ideal for the brewing of sake. The water, also called Shikomi-sui is an essential ingredient in sake. You will notice that the sake from each brewery here will differ in terms of a subtle and distinct flavor, the reason being the location of the brewery and its due water composition.
Begin with a sake tasting and explanation at Kamotsuru. Over here, you will see many artifacts and learn about the brewing process. After this, you will head out for lunch to try a hot-pot dish called Bishu Nabe. Bi stands for beautiful, Shu stands for sake, and Nabe means pot. Initially, a meal that the staff cooked for themselves, now a local specialty. Learn all about it as you dissect the flavors in your mouth. Later, stroll along the picturesque streets and jump from brewery to brewery. Sample different kinds of sake and take a snack break inspired by Japanese rice wine at a local cafe. If you find a bottle of sake that you love, it will surely be available for you to purchase.
Know Before You Go
Know Before You Go
Discounted Tickets
Children aged 3 - 12 enjoy reduced prices on their tickets
Timings
Every day except on Wed
Meeting Time: 10:45 AM - 11 AM
Start Time: 11 AM
End Time: 2 PM
Important Information
- The sake brewing process is not available to the public in Japan due to sanitary and health inspection regulations
- Bishu Nabe must be ordered in advance so for last-minute tour bookings, an alternate lunch menu will be provided
- Dress Code: Wear comfortable shoes as there will be walking involved
- It is possible (if informed at the time of booking) to make adjustments to support the following dietary restrictions: Pescetarian, Gluten-free
- No guarantees can be made regarding dietary restrictions and allergy-free food since food is prepared in kitchens not owned by us
- A minimum of 2 people is required to book this tour
- Stops along the tour are subject to change due to schedules of restaurants, public holidays, weather conditions and other unforeseen circumstances
- There is a strict policy on starting tours on time. This is to preserve the enjoyment of all guests and restaurant partners
My tickets
My tickets
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly after the purchase
- Please display the same along with a valid photo ID at the meeting point
- If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification. Students must show their valid student IDs
- Please arrive 10 - 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour in order to avoid any delays
Meeting Point
- Meet your guide at Higashihiroshima Information Center
- Address: 12 Saijohonmachi, Higashihiroshima, Hiroshima 739-0011, Japan
- It is located on the 2nd floor inside JR Saijo Station
- The guide will be in front of the info center holding an 'Arigato Japan' sign
Get Directions to the Meeting Point
Getting There
Take the Sanyo Main Line from Hiroshima Station. The train leaves approximately every 10 minutes and takes about 35-40 minutes
Validity
The ticket is valid for the date selected at the time of the booking
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