Hiroshima Saijo Sake Tasting Tour with visit to 7 Breweries
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Price from
- $84 / person
- Location
- Hiroshima, Japan
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 123 reviews
- Languages
- EN, EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 10
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Higashi Hiroshima City Tourism Association
- Meeting point
- At JR Saijo Station 2FPlease arrive at the meeting place 10 minutes early.
Description
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.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Mon and Fri
- Start times
- 1:00 PM
- Next available
- Fri, Nov 6
- Adult (ages 20+)
- $84
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $97.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 1.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Saijo
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
Kamotsuru Sake Brewery
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.
Fukubijin Sake Breweries
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!
Kamoizumi Sake Brewery
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."
Saijo Sakaguradori Tourist Information Center
Distributes brouchures, offers information about Sakagura-dori Street, and is stocked with souvenirs. Take a restroom break here.
Kirei Sake Brewery
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.
Saijotsuru Brewery
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.
Hakubotan Brewery
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.
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.
What's included
Included
8 deifferent types of Sake tasting
English guide
Not included
Services other than the above
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
123 reviews
How it compares in Hiroshima
- No. 21 by number of reviews among 326 tours in Hiroshima
- Starting price $84 is close to the typical $78 for tours of similar length in Hiroshima
- Price over the last 30 days: $84–$85
Excurgo comparison of 326 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- 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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Hiroshima Saijo Sake Tasting Tour with visit to 7 Breweries take?
Hiroshima Saijo Sake Tasting Tour with visit to 7 Breweries lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 9 stops.
How much does Hiroshima Saijo Sake Tasting Tour with visit to 7 Breweries cost?
Prices start at $84 per person for this Hiroshima experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $97. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Hiroshima Saijo Sake Tasting Tour with visit to 7 Breweries run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays and Fridays, starting at 1:00 PM.
Can I cancel Hiroshima Saijo Sake Tasting Tour with visit to 7 Breweries for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is At JR Saijo Station 2F. Please arrive at the meeting place 10 minutes early. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Hiroshima Saijo Sake Tasting Tour with visit to 7 Breweries offered in?
The experience is available in EN, EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 10 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
According to Japanese law, the legal drinking age is 20. Participants under 20, including infants, are not allowed to join.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Hiroshima Saijo Sake Tasting Tour with visit to 7 Breweries worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 123 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Higashi Hiroshima City Tourism Association.
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